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6 Student Approved Math Projects for Algebra 1
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…Tests are not the only way to effectively assess a student’s understanding. Teachers want their students to think more critically and actually apply what they know to real life scenarios. The best way to do this is through math projects. Don’t get me wrong, tests can be…
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Why Your Students Need A Getting Ready for Algebra 1 Summer Review Packet
Are you tired of spending the first three weeks of your Algebra 1 class reviewing middle school math skills? If you’re silently nodding your head right now, then an Algebra 1 summer review packet could be your answer! The transition to Algebra 1 is a huge step for many students coming out of middle school…
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4 Proven Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation in Your Math Classroom
Figuring out the perfect strategies for increasing student motivation in your classroom can be one of the most challenging parts of being a high school math teacher. By the time your students get to your class they’ve already had years of hating math and truly believing that they are not math people. This makes it…
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14 Probability Activities and Lesson Plans to Keep Your Students Engaged
Your probability unit has the potential to be the most fun and engaging topic in your 7th grade or Algebra 2 classroom. This curated list of probability activities is guaranteed to get your students excited about coming to math class again! Whether you are looking to introduce theoretical and experimental probability to your 7th grade…
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How to grade assignments fairly when your students rarely turn in work
Grading is always a touchy topic for math teachers. It seems like everyone has a different philosophy about how to grade assignments fairly in their classroom or in their school district. I‘m going to preface this blog post and say that I am not going to tell any teacher how to grade in their classroom.…
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Why Teaching Reading Comprehension in Math is Essential for Solving Word Problems
Let’s talk about reading comprehension in your math classroom. You may not think it’s important or relevant to teaching math, but I’m here to convince you otherwise I’ll be honest with you. Your students are afraid of word problems for multiple reasons. To start, they have an ingrained belief that word problems are hard and…