Winning a Million – Math Lessons and More!

…the important information. Analyze the math involved in Mr. Anderson’s decision. What exactly did it mean in financial terms to take $600,000 now instead of a million paid over 20…

Teachers, Help MrOwl Help YOU!

…in the classroom with your students? What additional features would make MrOwl even better for educators? What information should be included in the MrOwl for Educators FAQ help menu? If…

Quiet Signals and Timers

…of a Good Quiet Signal Students can SEE it from anywhere in the room. Students can HEAR it when they are interacting in teams. It’s not overly annoying when used…

Mathematical Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter

…Mindsets, and I was fascinated by the research findings she shared. I also loved Dr. Boaler’s strategies for using those research findings to improve math instruction. I know that problem…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

Have you tapped into the power of Plickers yet? Plickers is a free, interactive tech tool that uses printable “paper clickers” instead of clicker devices. Each student is assigned a…

Interactive Teaching Made Easy

Teaching interactively is at the heart of effective instruction, but sometimes interactive teaching methods can seem like a lot of work to plan and implement. I’m conducting a series of…

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…

A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students

…class. It’s called Build-an-Ice Cream Student Motivator, and I created it to use on the Smartboard. This is a great strategy, especially if students need something fresh and new to…

How to Get Kids to Slow Down with Their Work

…It’s very efficient. I teach fifth grade, so I don’t know if it would work with younger students, but I would think that it would. Angela Boykin-Schoppe – I make…

5 Ways to Make Your Students Smile

…I did? You guessed it! I smiled. I was happy to know that I personally brought him a moment of happiness. It was so unexpected to hear someone actually tell…