6 Reasons to Teach Calculator Skills
…to realize that praising students for correct answers is not nearly as important as recognizing their struggles along the way. When students are able to persist and try different strategies…
…to realize that praising students for correct answers is not nearly as important as recognizing their struggles along the way. When students are able to persist and try different strategies…
Guest post by Cassie Tabrizi Several years ago I was lucky enough to attend a state-wide training on math tasks. When I entered the classroom on the first of four…
…her students to demonstrate how to scan the QR code on the back of the task card. Just watch as Ashley explains in less than 30 seconds what to do!…
No Tricks or Gimmicks: 3 Mindful Classroom Teaching Strategies Guest post by Shelley of the Write Stuff Teaching Blog If you are anything like me, you have tried every class…
…at home, you start each school day feeling disorganized and overwhelmed. Over time, you’ll start to feel guilty about neglecting your students and you’ll feel increasingly ineffective as a teacher….
…math tasks stimulate discussion, questioning, and critical thinking as students struggle to choose the best strategy to solve the problem. 6 Tips for Crafting an Awesome Math Task Finding…
…like to try this activity with your students, you can find step by step directions, ready-to-use printables, and a class data chart in my April Activities for Upper Elementary pack….
…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…
…embedded podcast player below or with an app like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Overcast. One of the best reasons to listen on a podcast app is that you can…
…much more! I discovered MrOwl last year when the founders, Becky and Arvind Raichur, asked me to review MrOwl and share my feedback about how to make the platform more…
…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…
…put things down that they are holding.) Rain Stick Hold up a rain stick and shake it. Students hold up one hand to signal others. Room must be quiet by…
