Talking about math can be hard. Many people (teachers included) have a very difficult time feeling confident when it is time to express mathematical ideas using words. They may get nervous, lack the confidence to express their ideas clearly, or be lacking the vocabulary knowledge to explain their thinking. I can help with several tips …
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How can we build relationship with students? Building relationships with anyone can be a challenge for some. It’s important to realize that building relationships with our students is essential for student success and a positive classroom environment. Why is it Important to Build a Relationship? One of the best ways to get students engaged (and …
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I am totally in love with a new (to me) online tool for teachers, parents, and students called Boom Learning. Boom Learning is an online collection of digital task cards called Boom Cards™. It is different from some of the other online math tools students are using (many of which I also love, by the …
Are you looking for more ideas to mix up your math lessons and engage your students? Check out my FREE Guide to an Engaging Math Lesson! It has tons of ideas for creating variety in your math lessons while keeping your students engaged and learning! Boom Cards™ are my new favorite classroom tool! My students …
I LOVE teaching Order of Operations. Students are usually overwhelmed by the topic at first. However, once they get the hang of it, they love it too! However, there are many common order of operations mistakes that students tend to make. Are you looking for more ideas to mix up your math lessons and engage …
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Fraction line plots may seem daunting, but teaching them gets a lot easier with these five tips! When I started teaching the Common Core State Standards and came to the standard about Making and Interpreting Fraction Line Plots, frankly, I was at a total loss. Wait, what’s a line plot again? They have fractions now? …
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How many times have you realized that you need more strategies for teaching math without tech? You know it’s happened to you. You come in after a busy weekend to find that the copy machine is broken, and you don’t have the problem sets or worksheet ready for the day’s lesson. Next thing you know, …
I LOVE using task cards in my class. My students love them too because I make sure to vary the activities we do when we are using them in math. One of my favorite ways to use the task cards is to turn them into a scavenger hunt. Students love being able to move around …
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It’s that moment you’ve been worried about. The time to teach your students to teach adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators has come. There are SO many components and skills that really work into needing to complete this task! What’s a teacher to do??? Do you teach them a “trick” like the butterfly method, …
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Often, students will need different tools on hand for one curriculum to the next. When you are teaching using Engage NY math, there are a few math materials you want to have on hand and ready to go for the lessons. Math Materials to Have in Your Classroom Personal White Boards In the teacher’s guides, …
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