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Classifying Rational Numbers Activity
Teacher’s Summer Visa: Dollar Tree Trip #12
Summer...a teacher's favorite word...that and free. Days full of Pajama pants, being able to stay out pass 7:00 pm and still be able to function the next day, sleeping in, and most importantly zero...and I mean zero...lesson planning. But even though you want etch all things "teacher" from your mind...on your "imperative, quintessential, crucial, mandatory..."... Continue Reading →
Calling all Teachers: Acing Your STAAR Review
This may seem like a daunting task to create the right recipe or formula for the “Perfect STAAR Review”, with the right amount of checking for understanding, activities, and use of STAAR materials. Don’t fret, my pet…some of the crucial elements to mastery, you are already doing, we just need to add a pinch of this and a dash of that, and mix. Follow these 5 steps to Student Mastery Nirvana.
First 2 weeks as an Math Instructional Specialist
From a seven year math teacher to an instructional coach is something very foreign.From knowing math objectives from the top of your head to wondering who is Mr. Title One and why is he asking me to do so much. From being very "comfortable" in class to not having a moment to be comfortable. Like... Continue Reading →
Summer??? Where art thou?
Hear ye, Hear ye...all educators, all summer breaks have came to an end. The long nights turns into long days, sleeping a healthy 8 hours turns into drifting in and out of consciousness during the faculty meetings, Olive Garden lunch specials are minimized to a granola bars and water, and your free time is converted to lesson... Continue Reading →
Literacy In Math: A Math Teacher’s Dream
So to all my naysayers....Reading comprehension should be the focus of math instruction and this is proof that literacy in math is possible.
Order of Operation: PEMDAS Anchor Chart
Order of Operation: PEMDAS Anchor Chart. A very helpful and engaging way to display the order of operations.
Ratio and Rate Scavenger Hunt
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RatioRate-Scavenger-Hunt-2180596 https://www.instagram.com/mathhackswithmack/ One of my favorite activities to do with my student is an old fashion scavenger hunt. I allow them to work in groups of three and give them the answer recording sheet and let them at it, have a ball and be fully engaged as they compete against the other groups. This... Continue Reading →
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