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Collaboration is an important part of any successful learning experience, and it can be especially valuable in the middle school math classroom. In middle school, students often struggle to build meaningful relationships with their peers, mostly because they are trying to hard to figure out who they are. By working together, students can share their
Using manipulatives in the middle school math classroom is an incredibly effective way to help students understand mathematical concepts. Manipulatives are physical objects that students can move around and interact with in order to visualize and explore mathematical ideas. In this blog post, I will share with you some effective strategies for using manipulatives in
Let’s jump right into the resource highlight of the day… digital resources! Obviously 2020 caused digital resource use and creation to surge. Many of you had been strictly paper/pencil and were quickly forced into uncharted territory. Those of us who create educational resources had to do a quick pivot as well to help you continue
Revamp your math class with dynamic warm ups and Bell Ringers that spark curiosity and prime your students for success! Kickstart every math lesson with a bang! We’re not just talking about any question, but a carefully chosen brain teaser that taps into essential skills and paves the way for the day’s learning adventure. This
My last post gave you tips for remote-teaching. Many of you have already been told your school is closed for a minimum of two weeks. If you work in a district with ample technology, you are able to teach remotely and provide digital activities. The reality is though, many of you do not have that
