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Teaching Students to Self-Evaluate
I am always thinking of ways to improve my craft as a teacher. At the end of each two-week unit, I reflect on my teaching.…
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Targeting High Achievers in Middle School Math
In every classroom, there are students with varying levels of understanding regardless of the content. Teachers have a enormous task of reaching all those levels…
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In order for you to be able to solve problems, you have to understand what the question is asking you to do. This means you must know…
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Five Ways to Increase Students’ NWEA Math Scores
I believe every teacher wants to see their students grow. Students’ growth make us feel like our work is not in vain. Their growth validates…
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Connecting with Parents
Engaging parents is critical to my success as a teacher. Therefore, I have to be intentional and creative with the means, by which, I communicate.…
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FREEBIE Halloween Math FOR 3rd Grade
Need multiplication practice for your third graders? Look no further! FREEBIE Halloween Math Practice for 3rd Grade This set of three math worksheets provides 3rd…
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Don’t Start Your School Year Without …
Bloom’s Taxonomy Math Prompts Many authors write materials for teachers to use Bloom’s Taxonomy during Reading. From this, teachers create activities for students to complete…
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Online Resources for Project Based Learning
Today was the last day of a three-day professional development (PD) regarding project based learning (PBL). This PD was facilitated by Illinois Math & Science…
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Microsoft OneNote – 21st Century Organization Tool for Teachers
When I started teaching 21 years ago, I used a big three-ring binder with dividers to stay organized. I put my notes and handouts from…
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