Not to be biased or anything, but I much prefer teaching how to multiply and divide fractions rather than my add and subtract fractions unit. There I said it. Multiplication is just my jam and so fractions + my favorite operation just make this unit one of my favorites. Is it nerdier that I have a favorite operation, or that I have multiple favorite math units? If you are looking for how I teach add and subtract fractions check out this blog post ... Read the Post...
5 Ways How To Use Technology in Math Classrooms
Love it or hate it, technology is here to stay. Blame it on Covid or the rise of social media but either way, technology is becoming more and more integral to schools and specifically math classes. Using technology in math classrooms doesn’t have to be negative or even detrimental to your students! Technology can add value to your lessons and it can really help students understand key concepts! If you are ready to take your technology use to the ... Read the Post...
5 Exciting and Engaging Ideas for Math Posters
Before I jumped down to elementary, my middle school teacher self didn’t understand the draw to anchor charts. Like so what, it’s a poster on the wall. But in elementary land, anchor charts are the basis of how you teach. Whether it’s collecting ideas from a class discussion, sharing the steps to solve a particular math problem, or serving as the mentor text in writing, anchor charts anchor the learning. (who knew?!). When I realized that, I ... Read the Post...
Test Taking Strategies Elementary Students Need to Have
Well, it’s March which means that it is USA test prep season. While it’s not my favorite part of the school year, it’s the inevitable time of the year. And while you and your students might just want to forget about state testing, you know that you can’t. We try to teach all year long to set our students up for success. Whether it’s adding and subtracting fractions or how to show kindness, we want our students to feel successful. These ... Read the Post...
