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
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
As math teachers, we’ve all experienced that moment when we move on to the next lesson, but a handful of students still haven’t quite grasped… Read More »How Scaffolding Instruction in Math Class Makes Learning More Accessible
Whether you’re teaching in a 1:1 classroom or simply looking for ways to make review days more engaging, digital middle school math activities can be… Read More »6 Student Approved Digital Middle School Math Activities
Every math teacher has seen it: some students breeze through new material, while others get stuck halfway through a problem and shut down. How do… Read More »Applying the Zone of Proximal Development in Math Lesson Planning
I’m not going to lie to you, this is the only part of a PD session that I actually use: new resources and activities. There… Read More »5 Must Have Tools for Teaching Critical Thinking in Math Class
Teaching math lessons without paper is about getting your students to think about math and math concepts without the incentive of graded work. What you’re… Read More »A New Approach to Teaching Math Lessons to High School Students
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… Read More »6 Strategies for Teaching Polynomial Operations in Algebra 1
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… Read More »5 Effective Ways to Group Students in Your Math Classroom
Hands-on math activities are a great way to engage students and help them learn algebra concepts. Typically math manipulatives are designed for elementary aged students,… Read More »7 Fun Hands-On Math Activities for Your High School 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… Read More »4 Proven Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation in Your Math Classroom
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… Read More »Why Teaching Reading Comprehension in Math is Essential for Solving Word Problems