Let's face it, skill review and test prep can feel like pulling teeth—for us and our students. But, what if I told you it doesn't have to be that way? Imagine transforming test prep sessions into something our students actually look forward to. Try these fun test prep activities in your classroom and notice the change. Game On - Fun Test Prep Activities Who doesn't love a good game? Turning review sessions into game time will be a big hit. Quiz games, such as Jeopardy or Trashketball, ... Read More about Fun Test Prep Activities Guaranteed to Spark Student Motivation
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Say Goodbye to Boring Fact Practice With These 4 Exciting Multiplication Facts Activities
Getting students to learn multiplication facts can be such a chore! Students need a lot of practice before they master math facts. However, fact practice doesn’t have to be boring. Check out these multiplication facts activities that will have your students excited about fact practice. Multiplication War This game transforms the classic card game "War" into a fun multiplication learning tool. Instead of comparing the face value of two cards, students draw two cards each and multiply the ... Read More about Say Goodbye to Boring Fact Practice With These 4 Exciting Multiplication Facts Activities
Understanding Simplified Fractions – 2 Activities for Helping Students Recognize Fractions in Lowest Terms
Do your students struggle with understanding simplified fractions? Perhaps they understand the process for simplifying a fraction, but they have difficulty recognizing when a fraction is written in the lowest terms. One of the foundational concepts in teaching fractions is understanding and identifying when fractions are in their simplest form. Engaging students in hands-on activities can make this learning process more effective and fun, and it’s easy to do. If you are looking for simple ... Read More about Understanding Simplified Fractions – 2 Activities for Helping Students Recognize Fractions in Lowest Terms
The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Fractions with the Ladder Method
Do you have students who struggle with simplifying fractions and need an alternate approach? It happens to me every year. No matter how hard I try to teach using traditional methods, some kids just don’t get it. Luckily, the ladder method is just what some kids need. Before we get our hands dirty, a little context: the ladder method might remind your students of a layered cake. Because of this, many people refer to this as the cake method. But instead of candles and frosting, we're working ... Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Fractions with the Ladder Method
Math Warm-Ups with Writing: A Fresh Start to Every Math Lesson
Are you looking for an efficient way to incorporate writing into your math lessons? Try kicking off your math lesson with writing warm-ups. Math warm-ups that involve writing about math might just be the golden ticket. Using writing as part of your warm-ups not only engages students but also helps them connect with mathematical concepts on a deeper level. Dive into why math warm-ups with writing can be such a powerful tool, and discover how you can easily integrate them into your daily ... Read More about Math Warm-Ups with Writing: A Fresh Start to Every Math Lesson