14 Middle School Math Performance Tasks for the End of the Year
Middle school math performance tasks feel different from other assignments. Students need to understand the situations presented first, then solve each problem.
4 Math Exit Tickets That Actually Show Student Understanding
Math exit tickets have the potential to be really impactful forms of assessment, but sometimes they feel rushed and thrown together for the end of… Read More »4 Math Exit Tickets That Actually Show Student Understanding
14 Low Prep Math Performance Tasks for High School
Math performance tasks go beyond “solve and show your work.” Instead of practicing a single skill in isolation, students need to apply multiple concepts to… Read More »14 Low Prep Math Performance Tasks for High School
Is My Child Ready for Algebra 1? (A Homeschool Parent’s Guide)
Figuring out if your homeschool child is ready for Algebra 1 is a tricky decision to face as a homeschool parent. This core subject is… Read More »Is My Child Ready for Algebra 1? (A Homeschool Parent’s Guide)
How I Would Teach Homeschool Algebra 1 as a High School Math Teacher
Let’s be honest, for a lot of homeschooling parents, the word “algebra” comes with a huge, heavy sigh. It often feels like a course that… Read More »How I Would Teach Homeschool Algebra 1 as a High School Math Teacher
7 End of Year Algebra Activity Ideas That Keep Students Engaged
By the time May and June roll around, Algebra 1 classrooms start to feel a little different. Testing is finished, schedules start to get unpredictable,… Read More »7 End of Year Algebra Activity Ideas That Keep Students Engaged
12 Math Problem Solving Activities That Build Critical Thinking Skills
Do your students know how to calculate, but fall apart when faced with real word problems? If so, you’re not alone. Many teachers express that… Read More »12 Math Problem Solving Activities That Build Critical Thinking Skills
How to Prevent AI Cheating in Your Math Classroom
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: AI cheating. If you’ve ever graded a set of assignments and thought, “Where did these subscripts come… Read More »How to Prevent AI Cheating in Your Math Classroom
How to Connect Graphs of Polynomial Functions to Real Life
Projects and real world applications in math class will take your students from standard surface level learning to deep critical thinking. By making math relevant… Read More »How to Connect Graphs of Polynomial Functions to Real Life
A Systems of Equations Project That’s Student Approved
One of the most powerful ways to shift student thinking is with a systems of equations project where they must create equations, solve them, and… Read More »A Systems of Equations Project That’s Student Approved
6 Time-Saving Math Classroom Routines for Middle & High School Teachers
If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time in the math classroom, you’re not alone. Between planning lessons, grading, answering emails, and supporting students,… Read More »6 Time-Saving Math Classroom Routines for Middle & High School Teachers
7 Examples of Linear Equations in Real Life
You know there’s more to linear equations than y = mx + b and if you’re anything like me, you want your students to know… Read More »7 Examples of Linear Equations in Real Life