A Do Now activity is a short, focused task that students complete at the beginning of a lesson, typically within the first 5–10 minutes of…
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Web Resources for Math Teachers
General Math Teaching Resources: Illustrative Mathematics – High-quality math tasks and lesson plans. NCTM Illuminations – Lessons and interactive tools from the National Council of…
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Three Ways to Use This Free Math Diagnostic to Prepare for Testing After Winter Break
Winter Break is a well-deserved time for relaxation, but as teachers, we know the transition back to school can be a challenge. With testing season…
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Five Tips to Make Math Teaching More Effective
Teaching math is a rewarding journey filled with opportunities to inspire confidence and problem-solving skills in your students. The key is to make math both…
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Let the Games Begin: Transforming Math Class with Engaging Math Games
When I was young, school often felt like a place of quiet monotony, where the air seemed to hum with the drone of teachers’ voices…
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Strategies for End of the Year Math Assessments
Springtime is here! The weather is getting warmer, and the sun is shining longer. Not only does springtime bring a season of change and excitement,…
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Let’s Play Bingo!
I remember when I was a little girl in school, I loved to play bingo in the classroom. I can’t remember how we played…
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Teaching During a Pandemic
As a math teacher, I am stickler for rules. There are no shades of gray, just black and white. I function well when I know…
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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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