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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
If you teach middle school math, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this classic question more than once: “But when am I ever going to… Read More »9 Ways to Relate Ratios, Proportions, and Percents to Real Life
Does this sound familiar? Students stroll into your classroom chatting, backpacks hit the floor, someone asks what page we’re on, someone else forgot their pencil… Read More »How to Use Math Warm Ups to Build Routines and Confidence
Understanding math vocabulary is one of the biggest barriers between knowing the math and showing the math. Students can often solve equations or recognize patterns,… Read More »How to Teach Math Vocabulary Effectively
We often think of student self reflection as something reserved for English essays or end-of-year surveys. But reflection is one of the most powerful tools… Read More »How Student Self Reflection Will Transform Your Math Class