Ideas + Resources + More for the 5th - 8th Grade Math Classroom
With my school going from pre-k – 8th grade, I have always felt kind of bad for the “big kids” on Valentine’s Day because it is business for them as usual while the lower grades are having parties. That’s why I always try to do something a little different than a normal math class, butRead more about Fun (Free) Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Middle School Math Classroom[…]
“When am I ever going to use this?” It’s the question every math teacher is asked, and while it may be annoying to hear, it is a good, valid question. It’s important for students to understand the reasons behind the math they are learning and that they know how to apply it to real-world situations. Read more about Making Middle School Students Better Problem Solvers[…]
After one week in school (well, actually 4 days), I thought I’d share how my school year is going so far. The first day of school was spent mainly with my homeroom. I did the “who am I” getting to know you activity with the class that I described in this blog post. The kidsRead more about First Week Reflections[…]
