Desmos activities have become an essential tool in my high school math classroom. They are no-prep and can keep the students engaged for a full… Read More »5 Student Approved Desmos Activities for Algebra 2
There is no perfect note taking method in math, but there are a lot of great options! Note taking is a HUGE part of math… Read More »Top 3 Ways to Teach Note Taking in Math Class
You guessed it! These are my all time favorite Desmos activities to use with my Algebra 1 students. Using technology is a great break from… Read More »10 Algebra 1 Desmos Activities
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Contrary to popular belief, math accommodations, modifications, and adaptations are not all the same. As regular education teachers, we don’t get a lot of training… Read More »How to Make Math Accommodations Effortless in Your Classroom
These math websites have been a game changer for differentiating my Algebra 1 and 2 classes! They are easy for the students to use independently… Read More »5 Essential Math Websites for Secondary Teachers
If you’ve been to my blog before, you know that I nerd out over real world applications on the regular. Can you blame me? There’s… Read More »5 Out-of-the-box Ideas for Real World Math Activities
Shifting the responsibility of learning from the teacher to the student is the ultimate goal of student-centered learning. There are many ways that this has… Read More »Four Strategies for Student Centered Learning in Your High School Math Classroom
So you’ve done some work with word problems in your math class and your students still don’t know where to start… They’ll just look at… Read More »How to Teach Problem Solving for Mathematics
The first day that I do group work when I ask my students to get into groups, they look at me like I have three… Read More »3 Reasons Group Work Is a Must in Your High School Math Classroom
Differentiation is a HUGE buzzword in education right now. Math instruction is constantly changing and teachers are always adapting to keep up. As an undergraduate… Read More »5 Tips for Creating a Differentiated Math Classroom
Raise your hand if you have ever sat in a classroom where the teacher spent way too long going over a syllabus. Keep your hand… Read More »Revamp Your Cluttered Syllabus