The Singapore math method is a top choice for homeschoolers seeking a comprehensive and engaging math education for their kids. Here's why.
This cooperative learning strategy takes the idea of "working in pairs" up a notch.
Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP) offers a free full math curriculum for preschoolers up to 9th grade. MEP’s math curriculum is rather hands on, having children count real beads, for ex…
It seems like mathematics is a subject that falls into three categories: you like it, you know enough to get by, or you absolutely hate it. For those who love it, I applaud you all. Now you can learn how … Read More
Which common teaching methods might be hindering productive struggle in math? Check out this free poster to help students embrace productive struggle!
We often inadvertently teach misconceptions in math when we offer our students shortcuts to concepts. Here are 8 tips to avoid this happening.
Looking for a list of the 10 best math movies ever made? This collection of movies with math as a central theme celebrates math in the movies and is appropriate for all ages. The list includes excellent movies about math, examples of math in the movies, and suggested math movies for middle school st
This post will be great for anyone looking for ideas for including students with autism in their classroom. Students with autism and other disabilities need support to be successful in general education classrooms. Lot of visual supports and ideas with some freebies as well.
Informal assessments for special education in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math. Two versions: one printable and one digital.
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
Tweet Welcome to our second week of looking closely at math workshop. Get more details about my math workshop book study here. Deep Versus Shallow Math In this week's reading, I was struck by the difference between deep and shallow math. Here are some characteristics of each type of math. Shallow Math - Memorizing algorithms - Applying an algorithm (usually a word problem found on the bottom of a page full of practice for that algorithm. - Hunt & copy exercises - Plug and chug numbers - Not considering what the numbers mean - About covering the content - Teacher gives out knowledge Deep Math - Engaging, exciting, exhausting & inspiring - Pushes learners out of their comfort zone - Mental models - An understanding of a concept that can be built upon later - Discourse - Challenging tasks - Students wrestling to make sense - Content understanding - Teacher as a facilitator of learning When I was in elementary and middle school 99% of the math I did would be classified as shallow math. I was the queen of the plug and chug. I thrived on algorithms and hated "word problems". When I was in high school, it was more of the same until I got to Algebra 2 and was faced with new and challenging problems that no one had "taught" me how to solve. This took my enthusiasm for and understanding of math to an entirely new level. Math class became exciting and invigorating and for the first time I got to invent my own strategies for solving problems and compare them to my classmates. It was such a dramatic and marked change for me that it really is what sparked my interest in becoming a teacher. Now when I teach math, I try my best to keep most of what I do with my students at the deep level. Math workshop provides me with a vehicle for giving kids support solving challenging tasks. Your turn! Can you think of anything that is missing from these lists of shallow and deep math? Where did most of your own learning take place? Please respond in the comments below! Come back next week for part 3 of our Minds on Mathematics book study!
A thorough look at how Zeezok Music Appreciation Curriculum teaches many subjects at once, as well as fun tips for using it to explore math through music.
The Mobius strip is one of my favorite science-y math activities. It’s inexpensive to make, packed with educational value, and super exciting for kids.
Teaching multisensory math techniques as well as incorporating multisensory math activities into lesson plans is not only best practice for students
Math anxiety and dyscalculia are different challenges, but they can look similar. So, which is causing your child’s trouble with math? Could your child have both? Use this chart to compare the signs.
Invigorate your lessons and engage students in math with these ideas from educators.
A fun and simple musical theory and rhythm game to teach the difference between finding the beat and the rhythm of a song to kids.
Showing students that math is a flexible subject can be powerful. So many kids (and adults) believe that math is all about getting right answers. But it's not! When we can show students that there
It's still H.O.T. in Missouri ~ 107 degrees today! I was going through all my math stuff today and thought I would share my printable math...
UPDATE: Check out my new Interactive version of this game! Today I am writing about my absolute favorite (and my students’ favorite) review game: Attack! Let me start by listing the …
This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!
You are probably familiar with Kahoot as a review game, but my favorite way to use this website is a BLIND Kahoot. The game structure is the same only instead of reviewing a concept, you use it to introduce it! Check this out as a way to mix up your lesson plans, introduce content, and engage your students!
As in dyslexia, dyscalculia manifests differently in different kids.Some kids have trouble making sense of numbers and math concepts. Other kids with dyscalculia can’t grasp basic number concepts. Let's work on understanding dyscalculia.
Recently, blog readers have asked me to write about scope and sequence in my biology class. Determining the best scope and sequence for your students is very difficult as a new teacher. It’s so hard to know! What do I cover? When? And to what depth? I have found that my own personal preferred scope […]
These are my favorite ways for integrating music into math ideas for elementary students. Music helps kids memorize math facts, with math problems, learn patterns, and so much more.
Use these quick math fillers when you have 5 to 10 minutes
Can you believe it's already close to the end of the 1st nine weeks? I mean seriously?! We have been in school for almost a full quarter alr...
Games are fun and they make great gifts for any occasion. It's easy to sneak in learning, too. Here's a list of the best educational games for all ages.
Today I'm sharing my love of math manipulatives with you. Having a variety of manipulatives for math "at the ready" in my 4th grade and 5th grade classroom is critical for inspiring ideas for hands-on math games and activities . Different manipulatives give me the opportunity t
These activities for Pi Day are perfect for celebrating Pi Day! Plan a fun and educational day all about geometry! These activities even make a great party!
Are you searching for some ways to add that extra something to keep your kids engaged? Well then check out the Ultimate List of Ways to Make Math Fun!
This year was our first year implementing the Common Core Standards and a reoccurring word that is used when describing the standards is they are more rigorous than the previous state standards. In Louisiana there has been growing opposition to the standards by both parents and politicians. One common statement that has been made is […]
Texting In The Classroom Texting in the classroom. Usually just hearing that makes you annoyed. It is no secret that our students are saturated in a world of technology. As educators there is imme…
Scaffold your instruction with these teaching scaffolding strategies to help bridge readiness and mastery for your elementary students!
