How to Turn a Word Problem into a Rich Math Task (Part One)
…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…
…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…
…lesson extension ideas. Explore Fractions, Decimals, and Percents After having your students sort and count jelly beans by color, ask them to represent the number of each color as a fractional…
…structures, Numbered Heads Together, along with suggestions for using it in your classroom. To learn more about the structural approach and how to use each strategy, read his book, Cooperative…
…you might like better. I personally like Overcast because it allows me to create multiple playlists, and it also allows me to “star” my favorite episodes so I can listen…
…learning explorations, you can learn many management strategies that will help you all day long. The most important strategy of all is a good quiet signal. Perhaps “quiet signal” isn’t…
…best way to teach math. Furthermore, these insights are making it possible to foster a love of math in ALL students! Last year I discovered Dr. Jo Boaler’s book, Mathematical…
…motivate them (and sweet!). If you don’t have a Smartboard, I’ll explain how you can adapt the idea. Basically, once all students have reached a certain goal of five objective…
…my sixth grade students, I set a timer for tests or activities that I wanted them to take special care in completing. They were not allowed to turn in their…
…sweet treats with a special message. I have always felt my upper elementary kids like receiving a treat. For example, a peppermint with a message, “You were MINT to be…
…on a regular teacher’s salary! No, he didn’t invest it in lottery tickets, either! Instead, he learned to live without incurring debt, and he understood how to invest his savings…
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…can even export your data to a spreadsheet and print it if needed. 6. Social/Emotional Status of the Class Jessica Vasquez uses Plickers to conduct a social/emotional status of the…
