How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

…on problems before the rest of the team is ready. This is a natural error because most students are not used to this stop-and-start method of cooperative problem solving. Just…

20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!

Advice from Real Teachers Series When you teach hands-on lessons and use active engagement strategies, it goes without saying that you MUST have an effective quiet signal! You’ll use it…

Task Cards 101

…and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are three options: Learning Centers – One of the most popular ways to use task cards is at centers. Students…

What are Cooperative Learning Structures?

Structures are very specific strategies that can be used to organize interactions between students who are working in cooperative learning teams. Most structures can be used with almost any academic…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…you use it with your students. Interactive Fraction Bar program Information about how to use the program View the Interactive Fraction Bar video demo here. It’s an MOV file and…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…then use them as writing prompts later. This resource includes a link to a Dot Day Virtual Journal that you can use as a follow-up activity after your discussion. Host…

How to Cure the Classroom Library Blues

…Resources Facebook page. Systems That Require Technology This category includes recommendations for apps that can be used with a mobile device, as well as hand-held barcode scanners. Several people recommended…