Using number lines is one of those topics that are often taken for granted in the elementary and middle school curriculum. Number lines, as a form of representation, help...
This post looks at a Rule of Four Template and how teachers can use it to help students model with mathematics at the middle school level. Plus, download four FREE printable ...
Having a degree in music and being a certified math teacher, I’m often asked, “What is the relationship between math and music?” While some of the relationships between math...
In this article, I share a simple money lesson plan that will give students practice solving problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies....
As we prepare for the new school year, it's important to think about establishing classroom routines for your mathematics students. In this article, we'll explore the use of...
Helping new teachers acclimate to their positions is one of the primary jobs of mentors. One thing that has been helpful for me in framing my discussions with newer math...
Promote cooperative learning in your elementary math classroom with Quiz Quiz Trade! In this article, you’ll learn how to use my printable Quiz Quiz Trade Card Sets (92 cards...
Engaging struggling students is a important and productive undertaking in every classroom. I am excited to share with you today a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and...
Today I'm sharing a surface area activity I've used in middle school classrooms since the mid-90s. I have since developed it to become a RAFT writing assignment. In this...
“Growth mindset” seems to be a buzz word in teacher training and education reform these days. There’s a lot of good research out there and many educational theorists who are...
I don’t know about you, but sometimes my students have trouble telling how many times greater one thing is than another. They usually misread the problem and tell me how much...
Moving students from having procedural math skills to being able to use those skills to actually solve problems is one of the biggest challenges for math teachers. In this...