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6 Strategies for Teaching Polynomial Operations in Algebra 1
Teaching polynomial operations has always been my favorite Algebra 1 unit. To me, it feels like solving puzzles. Once you know how to solve one problem, you can solve any. However, one specific way of solving polynomial operations may not always make sense to every student. This blog post shares various methods for teaching adding,…
6 Must Have Middle School Winter Math Activities 7th and 8th Grade
Just because Christmas is over it doesn’t mean winter isn’t still in full force (at least for this New England native)! I’ve collaborated with middle school math teachers to bring you a round up of all our favorite middle school winter math activities. Whether you are teaching 7th grade, 8th grade, or Algebra 1, you…
7 Winter Math Activities for Algebra 1 That Will Keep Your Students Engaged
Winter themed math activities aren’t just for elementary school students. Middle and high schoolers can’t resist a good Christmas-y color by number or self-checking digital activity. Whether you are just trying to make it to winter break or looking to get your Algebra 1 students back into a routine in January, these winter math activities…
5 Effective Ways to Group Students in Your Math Classroom
There isn’t one right way to group students in your math classroom. Your teaching style, classroom dynamics, and grade level all play an important role in determining the best way to manage small groups. Grouping students is crucial for student learning and development, but can get sticky at the high school level. When students have…
How to Use Google Sheets Lesson Plan Templates to Save Time
Does it feel like you and so much time sifting through your Google Drive looking for that one student file or lesson plan from 3 years ago? What if I told you that there was a better way to stay organized that will ultimately increase your efficiency and productivity. Google Sheets has so much untapped…
5 Student Approved Math Project Ideas for Algebra 2
Algebra 2 can often be a very dry class because there is so much information to get through in just one academic year. Many students find the concepts and workload of Algebra 2 very challenging, so I’m sharing five math project ideas to keep your students engaged and supported throughout the year. I’ve noticed this…