The first week of Algebra 2 can feel a little intimidating for both teachers and students. Some students walk in confident and ready to go,… Read More »5 First Week of Algebra 2 Activities for Back to School
Writing high school math sub plans can feel harder and take longer than planning your actual lessons. You need something meaningful enough to keep students… Read More »7 Activities for High School Math Sub Plans
Algebra 1 has a reputation and not always a good one. For many students, it’s the first time math starts to feel truly difficult. Concepts… Read More »8 Middle School Math Skills Students Should Know Before Algebra 1
Performance tasks in math class shift the focus from memorizing steps to actually thinking, problem-solving, and making sense of math in real situations.
Middle school math performance tasks feel different from other assignments. Students need to understand the situations presented first, then solve each problem.
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
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
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
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
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