Math Problems – They’re Hiding in Every Story!
…if there were TWICE as many above the water? How many are below the water? How many are half above and half below? How many MORE are below the water…
…if there were TWICE as many above the water? How many are below the water? How many are half above and half below? How many MORE are below the water…
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…
…Numbers and Measurements The Man Who Walked Between the Towers includes many references to lengths, heights, and widths, so I created a set of task cards that display those quantities….
…Scrabble to your class as an educational game and a fun way to wrap up the year. To use the game in the classroom, you’ll need one Scrabble game for…
…decide which terms truly match their topics. Many teachers display unit vocabulary on a bulletin board or have students write them in their notebooks –do whatever makes sense for you…
…which mainly provides materials for the make-and-take stations. However, the event has been run with less than a $100 budget—you simply have to minimize the materials for make-and-takes or depend…
…smart choices” is marvelously general, addressing every decision a child (or adult!) can make. Rule 4 can be applied to any issue not covered by the first three rules. So,…
…stored the erasers and markers in a zippered pouch for each team. If you purchase Julia’s boards, the markers and erasers snap right onto the paddles so you don’t need…
…math about making connections and not about learning procedures. Tara, AKA The Math Maniac is a K-6 Math specialist. It is her mission in life to help kids and teachers…
Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is actually a great math review…
…integrate relevant content. There are many new and exciting ways to get students motivated in the math by teaching in this more constructivist manner. For example, manipulatives like base ten…
