Mighty Math Tasks!
…long training days, I thought we would just be talking about word problems or hands-on learning. I was blown away by what I got instead! The presenters walked us through…
…long training days, I thought we would just be talking about word problems or hands-on learning. I was blown away by what I got instead! The presenters walked us through…
…a great year and prevent future problems. I also share loads of ideas about what to include in your handbook, plus tips for introducing it to your class. Download free…
…problems from emotional ones. Everything in this section resonated with me, and her advice is rock-solid. I love how she ends the chapter by outlining a typical teacher’s day and…
…answers to other problems, too. Even if you put the answers on the backs of the task cards, it’s easy for kids to peek at the answer (accidentally or on…
…teacher supposed to say when a kid easily masters every concept? Yet problems arise when children spend the first 10 years of their lives being told they are smart, and…
…specific classroom problems. As described in this series, Rule 1: “Follow directions quickly” addresses slow transitions. Rule 2: “Raise your hand for permission to speak,” targets kids who are spontaneously…
…that it takes forever to complete and it requires over 20 sheets of paper per student! My Mini ABC Book solves both of these problems, and it’s free, too! The…
…to share my strategies. Math Stations for Middle Grades includes management strategies, prepared math games, and a variety of templates so that you can create your own problems to go…
…5, as well as many of the math practices of the current standards. This strategy provides a hand-on approach to understanding the actual number placement in two-digit multiplication problems. It…
…They do not have ‘growth mindsets.’ (Watch this YouTube this from Carol Dweck- it’s incredible stuff). Make a huge effort to reward and praise their effort , not their intelligence…
…will have to solve the problem or one person can check with a calculator that can solve fraction problems. Comparing Fractions Game – Each student spins the spinner once and…
…you away with how easily they use creative thinking to solve comparison problems! How do we get kids to that point? It’s easier than you might think! One key is…
