Math
Making math engaging and fun doesn’t mean eliminating rigorous content! Over the last several years, I have shared hundreds of math lessons and ideas in the blog posts below. From teaching error analysis skills to tackling multi-step problems, you are guaranteed to find an engaging math lesson in the archives.
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Units of Study Using Rich Picture Books
I’ve shared before about my love of project-based learning as one way to make learning more engaging and authentic. Teaching with units of study based on beautiful picture books is…
How To Use Student Assessment Data: Practical Tips for Differentiation and Growth
We’ve all been there, staring at our stack of data from recent assessments and wondering how to make the most out of it. Score breakdowns, performance bands, growth indicators, percentiles,…
The Best Real-World Fraction Lessons
Working with fractions almost always feels like a daunting task, for both students and educators! But I’m here to share the good news… when we step away from worksheets and…
High-Ceiling Math Tasks for Gifted Learners
High-ceiling math tasks are tiered activities that help all students succeed. Unlike traditional “one size fits all” methods, these tasks allow students to explore math concepts within their own understanding….
The Importance of Daily Math Word Problems
Daily math word problems play a pivotal role in promoting mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills in upper elementary. Word problems not only test computational abilities but also develop analytical…
Tried and True Math Teacher Observation Lessons
We’re continuing our no-stress classroom observation tips series with tried and true math teacher observation lessons for your next evaluation. If you haven’t read the first post yet, you can…
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