The good old order of operations…Actually, I totally remember learning how to solve problems with order of operations when I was in middle school. I liked the clear-cut sort of rules and directions to follow. Unlike in language arts, the order of operations had rules that didn’t get broken. My little organized self loved the simplicity of just following the rules. However, as a teacher, I’ve learned that not everybody likes clear-cut rules ... Read the Post...
Dice Games How to Play in Math Class
I’m beginning to think I’m the queen of math games. Between Tic Tac Toe, 4 in a Row, Wordy Land, whole group math game ideas, and math stations in general, I love all things math games! So today I’m sharing another game! Dice games how to play in math class are here to answer all of your questions! When do I use all of these math games? While I do play some of them in place of whole class lessons, I usually use partner math games as a math ... Read the Post...
Finding the Area and Perimeter in 6th Grade
When I moved up to 6th grade math I was surprised to learn that I would get to teach finding the area and perimeter of shapes. I really thought that this skill is placed solely in elementary school. But 6th graders do need to learn how to find the area and perimeter of different shapes. Those shapes though aren’t just squares and rectangles. In the 6th grade Common Core Standards, students need to know different shapes. Here’s the exact ... Read the Post...
The Best Tools for Progress Monitoring
I don’t know what your school is like, but mine is all about the data. The classroom data walls, the progress monitoring, using formative data, everything is about data. Now don’t get me wrong, I use progress monitoring in my classroom on a regular basis. But I don’t let it overwhelm me either. These tools for progress monitoring help me get the data I need without the overwhelm! What is progress monitoring? Before we get any further ... Read the Post...
