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My guess is that most of us employ evidenced based techniques when we teach and would like to stay up-to-date when it comes to learning about new research and testing those ideas in our classrooms. With this in mind, here is a list of strategies proven to be effective in education.

Calculating the total number of combinations in a specific situation is an engaging way to provide learners with another model of multiplication beyond repeated addition. Mixing items of clothing to find unique outfits isn't the first activity that comes to mind when thinking of multiplication. However, this way of thinking shows students that multiplication can be viewed as identifying  intersections, areas of overlap, or interaction between sets of items.

People LOVE Patterns We love patterns because they help us figure out what is going on. Patterns help us identify connections, learn new content, and present our ideas in ways that are accessible to others. The natural world, language, art, music, math, and everything is pattern. Spirals Hurricanes, shells, galaxies, DNA, ferns, a planet's ... Continue Reading

Multiplication and Art are Connected by Patterns Multiplication is packed with interesting patterns which can be explored and expressed through art activities.  Creative projects that engage students' imaginations as well as their logical reasoning are linked below. Associating multiplication with decorative and conceptual ideas found in art expands our understanding of the operation, and ... Continue Reading

Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of each individual student in your math class can be complex - or simple. We often go to great lengths in order to provide support and challenges at just the right level for each of our students. We consider our students' academic strengths and weaknesses, their linguistic profiles, ... Continue Reading

Staying up-to-date in education as always been important ~ now our responsibility for being in the avant guard of our science/art is being tested by advances in artificial intelligence. We are being asked to teach with and teach about artificial intelligence, which means we have to stay current with a field that changes by the minute. 

The best way to get your students ready for an eclipse is to let them know what will happen, why it happens, how to talk about it, and how to view it safely. Of course that takes some preparation on your part.

Feedback is an Essential Part of Teaching Learning how to provide effective feedback to your students is an easy way out of the positive/negative feedback trap. Hang on! What positive/negative feedback trap? How does the Quality of  Teacher Feedback Affect the Classroom? We all know that using negative feedback to 'guide' student behavior can ... Continue Reading

Curated by Jenna Laib, the site collects statistics of interest to young students. The data is shared in a short slide deck.  Each show has clear graphic images that are easily accessible to students, and sample questions for teachers. Jenna also created a coherent Introduction to Slow Reveal Graphs, explaining  what they are and how to make the most of them in your classroom.

I have been posting videos on YouTube for a while now. So far, I'm learning a lot about how to make videos. Still, even though they are lumpy and homemade, they are worth watching. Here is the list so far:

Why not send home a letter notifying parents about Summer Slide and providing the solution at the same time?

As a math teacher, you spend a lot of time showing students facts, logic, and step by step proofs. This puts you in an excellent position to prank your students on April Fools' Day.