Math Strategies
Differentiation in Math to Address Student Levels: How to Do it Right
Students are different. I know this doesn’t come as a shock for you, but it’s a fact of teaching. The challenge is to master differentiation …
What Rules for Order of Operations Make the Most Sense?
Rules for Order of Operations can be tricky for students to understand. The acronym you use and how you teach it to your students can …
Understand Multiplication as Scaling: What Does it Mean and How Do I Teach It?
Understanding standards as a teacher is half the battle. Multiplication as scaling had me baffled when I first saw this. This post will explore what …
5 Great Math Homework Alternatives You Can Start Using Today
Traditional math homework can do more harm than good. This homework can be tedious, sapping the love of learning from students. Often, it’s not even …
How to Teach Multiplying and Dividing with Decimals with Ease
Decimals intimidate many students (and adults)! It’s important to overcome that intimidation to be able to help teach multiplying and dividing decimals. This article will …
How to Use Boom Cards to Improve Student Engagement
Keeping kids engaged can be tricky. Let’s take a deep dive into how to use Boom Cards to keep students excited to learn and practice …