Mighty Math Tasks!
…will learn really quickly that one million is a really hard number to work with in this problem and will change to a smaller number. While the students were working,…
…will learn really quickly that one million is a really hard number to work with in this problem and will change to a smaller number. While the students were working,…
…so they are never “done.” This should eliminate some of the rush to complete assignments and place value on quality. Cathy Vogler – I write them a “speeding ticket” and…
…4. Introduce with Reader’s Theater Need an exciting, more engaging alternative to your textbook when starting a new unit or topic? Reader’s theater just might be the ticket! I’ve always…
You know what QR codes are … those black and white patterned squares you scan with your smartphone to be taken to a webpage with more information about, well, anything!…
…smoothly and effectively. I’ve tried group points, individual strategies, treats, moving desks around (a lot), classroom bucks, phone calls to parents (both positive and when students are struggling) and many,…
…way too much to do and never enough time to do it all. Piles of papers stack up everywhere, with no time to file anything away properly, and the number…
…predict the number of jelly beans inside a sealed egg based on its weight. Predict the number of jelly beans in a sealed egg based on it’s weight. Analyze Class…
…problem involves underlining the key words “each” and “in all” and circling the numbers 10 and 2. The key words tell students that they need to multiply the numbers to…
…Learning. It’s the best resource around for cooperative learning, and it clearly explains dozens of structures! Sample Structure: Numbered Heads Together Number students off from 1 to 4 within their…
…on my phone to search for something that would help pass the time. Within minutes, I discovered dozens of FREE podcasts on fascinating topics, and I created a playlist with…
…MrOwl smart phone app from Apple iTunes or Google Play, and test out the mobile version of the platform. Find Laura Candler on MrOwl and follow me! If this is…
…interactive and easier to personalize. MrOwl began as a web-based platform, but a convenient mobile app was just released so that you can access MrOwl right from your phone or…
