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Do you teach with Depth and Complexity? As teachers, one of our most important goals is to teach our students to think critically. This life-long skill really transcends all programs, standards, and curriculums. If we can teach students to think critically, success will follow. It sounds so simple, yet we know it…
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Don’t underestimate the power of hands-on fractions! When it comes to teaching a true understanding of fractions, concrete models are key. Students really need to “interact” with a variety of fraction models before symbolic representations can enter instruction. However, as we all know, time is a precious commodity…
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When I think of all of the teaching “tools” that I have used over the years, one always stands out as my favorite, especially in the area of math — Math Tiles! I really can’t say enough about how effective these are in the classroom. Not only have…
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You are going to LOVE this little vocabulary gem, and I am so excited to share it with you! It’s a Vocabulary Builder Flip-book containing the most common prefixes, Greek and Latin roots, and suffixes! There is also room for your students to add their own affixes and…
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What is non-routine problem-solving in math? A non-routine problem is any complex problem that requires some degree of creativity or originality to solve. Non-routine problems typically do not have an immediately apparent strategy for solving them. Often times, these problems can be solved in multiple ways. Incorporating non-routine…
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Instructional time is so limited. It’s difficult for teachers to justify spending any time on fun holiday activities in the classroom, especially if you teach in upper elementary or middle school. If you want to do something engaging with your students this Halloween, but don’t have time for…
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