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
Solving inequalities can feel repetitive for students, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right mix of projects, guided notes, and hands-on practice, you… Read More »11 Engaging Inequalities Activities for Middle and High School Math
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Traditional study guides often fall flat. Yes, they can help students organize what they’ve learned, but they’re not always the best tool for helping your… Read More »6 Review Activities to Help Students Study for a Math Test
The first week of school for Algebra 1 sets the stage for the entire academic year, laying the groundwork for success and engagement. It’s crucial… Read More »10 Simple First Week of School Activities for Algebra 1
Summer is the perfect time to reinforce critical concepts from 6th and 7th grade that students will need to succeed in 8th grade math. Without… Read More »9 Summer Math Review Activities to Help Your Students Transition from 7th to 8th Grade
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
It’s easy to get caught up in basic worksheets and plug and chug assignments for teaching systems of equations in your Algebra 1 classroom. However,… Read More »Systems of Equations Activities Your Algebra 1 Classroom Needs
Math writing prompts are a great way to encourage students to think critically about mathematics and to develop their communication skills. They can also be… Read More »10 Types of Questions To Use as Math Writing Prompts for Secondary Math Teachers
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
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… Read More »6 Must Have Middle School Winter Math Activities 7th and 8th Grade