Driven by DataWe all have sat in the staff meetings where your administration wants to see you showing progress and congratulating students on their achievement levels. Some schools require it even! When I first started teaching I wanted to showcase each one of my students - but... that didn't work. Why??? Because I had over 120 students at the time! It was exhausting ... Read More about Bulletin Board Data Wall
Paper Airplane Challenge
Summer is Here! Time flies when you are having fun- RIGHT! Well, that is how I felt the school year went! This year was the first for me since returning to my professional life after having children and the nine months were hard but unbelievably rewarding! I have a wonderful principal that I adore, my students were extremely ready to try new things and I felt I have gained some amazing ... Read More about Paper Airplane Challenge
Math JENGA as a Review Game
Math JENGA!I have been using Math JENGA as a fun, competitive and engaging center activity since my first year teaching in 2011. I was organizing my personal game closet and thought about how much fun I had as a child with the tumbling tower! It was in that instance, that I thought of my struggling students and how to connect solving math problems with a fun way of overcoming the challenges. ... Read More about Math JENGA as a Review Game
QR Code Task Cards – Tech Friendly Math Activity
QR Codes are Tech Friendly:I don't know what stage you are in your teaching career, but, I'd like for you to know that I didn't become very tech friendly until my third year of teaching. Why do I mention this first? Because, as a new teacher it was daunting to overcome those milestones that happen as a beginning educator. Learning school routines, making lesson plans, learning names, ... Read More about QR Code Task Cards – Tech Friendly Math Activity
Middle School Math Mazes for 6th and 7th graders {FREEBIE}
Why Math Mazes?Well, did I mention they are FREE <rofl>… but seriously, these Math Mazes can make a big impact depending on their usage. I love them to continue learning in a fast, quick and almost painless way. These are perfect for a refresher of covered material or as a way to introduce topics, vocabulary and content! Each Math Maze contains between 8-10 questions and ... Read More about Middle School Math Mazes for 6th and 7th graders {FREEBIE}