Math is More Than a Numbers Game
…where accurate knowledge of the key vocabulary is closely tied to understanding of the essential concepts. It’s pretty clear that mastering the language of math is just as important as…
…where accurate knowledge of the key vocabulary is closely tied to understanding of the essential concepts. It’s pretty clear that mastering the language of math is just as important as…
…I discovered the magic solution to missing homework… Fun Friday! I can’t take credit for the idea, but I can tell you that it works! It was definitely the most…
…to write a series of guest blog articles on Corkboard Connections introducing these rules. Chris wrote about each rule individually, explaining WHY it’s important and exactly HOW to teach that…
…it a multiple of 5? Is it even? Since this game only takes about 10 minutes to play, I usually split my class into 3 groups and we play 3…
…own disorganization can take some of the blame, but I’m sure my reading would be more consistent if the newsletters were designed differently. If you suspect parents aren’t really reading…
Advice from Real Teachers Series Chances are good that you have at least a few gifted children in your classroom, even if they aren’t formally identified as being gifted. These…
…shoveling snow. If they share the money equally, how much will each of them get?” Kids can use concrete manipulatives such as money pieces or base 10 pieces to solve…
…a System for Getting to Know Students Knowing your students on a deeper level doesn’t happen quickly, and it takes a bit of work. Many teachers use some kind of…
…of providing free resources. Lately I’ve been seeing more comments like this than usual, probably because I’ve been enthusiastically promoting Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. I’m not sure…
…hooked on Plickers when I tested it out at home. That’s when I truly understood how it worked and and saw its enormous potential. Since then, I’ve been enthusiastically sharing…
…A fun lesson isn’t necessarily an effective one. You’re nodding your head right now if you’ve ever taught a highly engaging lesson, only to realize the next day that your…
…to determine if mass affects the distance a toy car will travel down a ramp. I wanted to focus specifically on science process skills with this activity. My classes are…
