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Make Language Games into Multiplication Practice Many of us teachers use language games to cram every ounce of learning into the school day. Children love to sing songs and play games during transitions, when lining up, or when there is an extra couple minutes at the end of a lesson. Games can be used ... Continue Reading
Fold Models from Kite Paper Create translucent origami models ~ in wonderful colors ~ to make enchanting window decorations. Oh, and yes, there is plenty of math in these projects. Here is a list of resources that I've used when making these 'Waldorf Stars'. As always, precision folding will yield the best results. Start ... Continue Reading
How would your students explain? Students' explanations of why zero cannot be used in the denominator give educators a reliable measure of their understanding of fractions in general. The perfect time to begin conversations about why putting ZERO in the denominator has no meaning, is when students are first learning about how denominators are ... Continue Reading
Love your valentine, or just love doing math; here's how to combine the two. I've tried to arrange them in order from easy to more challenging - please keep in mind that the level of difficulty depends on the students, the amount of support they are provided, and other factors.
Explore ways to improve your students' math skills by using an abacus or saunpan. Learning to use an abacus could help students connect math with the Chinese new year celebrations. In addition, it will boost their mental math, concentration, and add to their understanding of basic mathematical operations.
Preparing students to view a solar eclipse is a fantastic opportunity to connect math and science with the enthusiasm of a memorable event. I hope you find this curated list of eclipse resources for upper elementary and middle school students useful.
If you are teaching your students about pi and other irrational numbers, Einstein's birthday (and the contributions of his first wife, Mileva Einstein-Maric), or just trying to figure out why some countries celebrate Pi Approximation Day on July 22, you might enjoy the resources listed below.
Try these free, online resources for math teachers today. You and your students will benefit. I scoured the web for fresh, low prep math content. Yes, there are some ads on a few, but for the most part I tossed out pages that had annoying ads. I looked for sites loaded with content; the links below are just a bite-sized 'amuse-bouche'. Each site is worth further exploration.
Some dates are mathier than others. There are several mathematical dates sprinkled throughout the calendar. Some occur yearly and some every century or so, but all of them are worth a look.
No matter what age students you teach, whenever you are creating art, you can find a mathematical connection. Art Math connections: Categorizing warm / cool colors Finding symmetries, rotations, or geometric shapes Measuring angles video Looking at proportions Measuring curves or straight lines Investigating the golden ratio in art video Discussing saturation of hues ... Continue Reading
STEAM loving students can simply enjoy folding increasingly complex models. Not just a cost effective fidget, origami helps students make sense of geometry, fractions, and problem solving.
So, when is leap year? What is a leap day? Why does our calendar do this to us? Where can we look for quality student level information? Students of all levels benefit from engaging Leap Year Math resources.
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