Teaching Order of Operations: No-fail Strategies that Work!
…keeping the numbers the same but placing the parentheses around different pairs of numbers like this: (5 + 3) x 2 = ? and 5 + (3 x 2) =…
…keeping the numbers the same but placing the parentheses around different pairs of numbers like this: (5 + 3) x 2 = ? and 5 + (3 x 2) =…
…one with a corresponding area in the brain. He used terms like “mathematical-logical,” “bodily-kinesthetic,” and “visual-spatial” to describe these intelligences, but many educators have adopted the more kid-friendly terms shown…
…classroom with special populations. Engineering does not have to be an “add-on” to what you are already teaching. Rather, it requires you to look at what you are already teaching…
…same color. All horizontal sides are colored one color and vertical sides are colored a different color. In the illustration on the right, all vertical lines are outlined in green…
…them out again and the discussion continues where it left off. Moving from Structured Discussions to “Real” Discussions The structural approach to cooperative learning encourages a high level of structure…
…in our classrooms with unique social, physical, and emotional needs that can’t be ignored. The key to teaching the whole child is fostering a caring classroom environment while upholding high…
…level that will help others respond, but don’t reveal too much personal information about your school or students. Ask a Question Later If you don’t have a question right now,…
Guest post from Valerie Young I’m Valerie from All Students Can Shine and I’m here to tell you all about interactive notebooks! I started using these in my classroom this…
…research, and a range of spiritual and psychological principles.” She explores the physical and emotional toll that stress takes on us as well as how to identify sources of stress…
…professional, dedicated and determined you are to teach. Remember one principal not only knows the other principals in their district, but often knows principals in several districts. Kathy Wagner: Also…
…would they have altogether? 1+1+1=3 If each little pig had 3 cookies, how many cookies would they have altogether? 3+3+3=9 or 3×3=9. These equations could also be acted out…
Cooperative learning activities are often designed for teams of four students. However, sometimes a team is just too big, especially in math. Sometimes the perfect number of students for a…
