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We all know that word problems and problem solving are key components of ANY quality math program. Today I want

We don’t celebrate Halloween at my school, but we DO like to have a little fun. There are so many

We all know that students are hard to “engage” at this time of year–so asking them to solve end of

Why Teach Patterns? “Patterning” is something that has typically been a focus of primary classrooms. Pass by any kindergarten or

Over the years I have noticed that students tend to look for routine in math class. If it’s a division

Ah, the things teachers say when deep in the moment of teaching angles. “Please stop sticking tissues up your nose.

$Spiraled math warm ups$

The first ten minutes of your math lesson will set the tone for the rest of the class. Students must

Where did Mind Boggling Math Come From? Back five or six years ago, I was searching for an activity that

The beginning of the school year is filled with possibilities—but also a lot of planning, prepping, and let’s face it…

For many students, word problems and problem-solving strategies are the most difficult part of math instruction. They can learn algorithms