Productive Struggle: Fostering Deep Math Learning in Your Classroom with Discovery
Productive struggle is the process where students face challenging problems or concepts that they don't immediately know how to solve. However, they approach these challenges with hope and confidence, believing that with effort and perseverance, they can arrive at a solution. This is a mindset that takes time to develop.
Math Bulletin Board and Door Ideas
Bulletin boards, doors, and classroom walls are all opportunities to spread positive math messages! A bulletin board in a math classroom should be meaningful. I’ve gathered some of my favorites that will get students attention, make them feel welcome, make them think, inspire them, or even make them smile. I hope you can use these ideas for your math classroom decorations.
Tips for Teaching Algebra 1
Teaching Algebra 1 can be a lot of work. Students learn lots of new concepts and face lots of new challenges. (But help is here!) To help you prepare for your best year yet of Algebra 1, I’ve gathered 5 of my best tips and favorite resources!
Bulletin Boards for Back to School
A bright and cheerful bulletin board in the hallway is the perfect way to welcome students back to school! Check out these ideas for inspiration to create your own school and classroom decorations.
Book Recommendations for Math Teachers
Have you ever read a book that significantly changed how you taught? I’ve picked out a few of my favorite books for math educators. I think these are must-reads for every math teacher.
Algebra 1 End of Year Review & Test Prep Ideas
Students learn SO many new math concepts in Algebra 1. The EOC test is a chance to show everything they’ve learned, but how do we prepare students for the big test?
I’ve gathered some of my favorite end of year activities and review resources. Each one is standards-based, engaging, and will make students think!
Spring Math Activities
March means Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, the beginning of spring, basketball, and so much more! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite math activities, games, and lessons for middle and high school students for spring. These are sure to keep students engaged and challenge them to think mathematically!
Math Activities for Thanksgiving
Be ready for the days before Thanksgiving break and keep students engaged with these fun math activities and ideas! These are best suited for middle school math classes.