I am knee deep in finishing up about 4 different projects but was struck by this idea.... this idea to give students MORE flexibility and control over their own notes. For 10 years I've been creating resources for students that rely on the concept of scaffolded, guided notes. My background comes ... View Post
Do you NEED a syllabus in Middle School?
I'll be honest. When I think of a syllabus I immediately think of my college courses. I think about this long, multi-page document that outlined absolutely everything I'd need to have due, and when, for an entire semester. That does NOT sound like anything I would want to do (or even realistically ... View Post
Math Escapes : Escape Room Style Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom
** Watch a FREE Math Escapes Webinar - anytime, anywhere! SIGN UP HERE! ** Why Escape Activities? Escape rooms are so popular because they require people to work together to solve problems. It is so important for students to learn to work together to solve different mathematical and logical ... View Post
6 Tips for Making Math Intervention Work in the Middle Grades.
As a middle grades math teacher, you probably struggle daily with students who cannot grasp what you are teaching because they have still not mastered the basic skills that provide the foundation for the new material you are attempting to deliver. Why does this happen? I have a few ideas. First, ... View Post
Mini Tabbed Flip Books – Why they work and how to implement them in your classroom!
Let's be honest. Notes are not fun. They are probably not your favorite thing to give to your students and I highly doubt they top the "favorite things to do in math class" list for them! Notes though, are necessary. Whether you use traditional lecture style notes, fold and flips, etc., you have to ... View Post
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