About the Author Kimberly Jacobs, M.S., is a teacher of more than 30 years and holds three teaching credentials. Currently, Kimberly provides intervention and instruction… Read More »Uncovering Student Challenges Solving Algebra Problems with Order of Operations
So many students get to high school math already believing that they are “not a math person”. This leads to teachers desperately scrambling to convince… Read More »7 Strategies for Teaching a Growth Mindset in Math
Seeing patterns in transformations without relying on memorizing formulas can be a challenge for many students. Digital discovery graph activities are a great way to… Read More »How to Use Discovery Graph Activities in Google Sheets
Task cards in math class are a great way to change up your regular routine and get kids moving around the room! They are perfect… Read More »5 Unique Ways to Use Task Cards in High School Math
I know what you’re thinking…high school math centers? That would never work with my students. Give it a shot using these five tips and see… Read More »The Secret to Successful High School Math Centers
Getting to know your students and their learning styles is a huge part of creating an effective math curriculum. Visual learners thrive in an environment… Read More »4 Brilliant Math Strategies for Visual Learning
Let me guess… Your administrators are telling you that you need to start assessing your students on “21st century skills” and adding real life applications… Read More »How to Use Real Life Applications of Math To Get Your Students Thinking Critically
“This is math class, not English. Why are we writing in math?” Here’s my short answer to this question. My goal as a math… Read More »4 Ways Writing in Math Can Increase Critical Thinking Skills
As education moves further and further away from traditional grading and changing the goals of what a student is able to show upon graduation, teachers… Read More »6 Formative Assessments in Math that Aren’t Quizzes
Have you asked your students any open ended questions in math class this week? And I don’t mean a question that has more than just… Read More »8 Easy Ways to Ask Students Open Ended Questions in Math Class