
Teaching Patterns and Patterning in Upper Grades
Why Teach Patterns? “Patterning” is something that has typically been a focus of primary classrooms. Pass by any kindergarten or
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.
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
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there
For many students, word problems and problem-solving strategies are the most difficult part of math instruction. They can learn algorithms
We have all heard the word “rigorous” with regards to math instruction and math tasks. What exactly IS math rigor
Let’s talk problem solving! Let’s face it. Sometimes students look at you while your teaching and you can read their
A few challenges ago, I talked pretty extensively about problem solving as it related to word problems with tips and suggestions