When teaching multiplication fluency, there were times I felt like banging my head against the wall. Despite my efforts, I was slowly (and painfully) dragging my students towards fact fluency. It was like walking through quicksand. I was putting forth a great deal of effort, but my students weren’t making much progress. Have you ever felt this way? Multiplication fluency…
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I love using technology to help me be a better teacher. However, with so many apps available to teachers, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Having a tool that I can use in a variety of ways is a must. To cut down on app overload, I use Google Forms for many of my needs. Writing About Math Teachers can assess…
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Feeling like Ferris Bueller’s teacher as I stand in front of the class during test review, “Anyone? Anyone?“ Other than the ticking clock, the room is silent. One kid has his head laid on his desk. Three kids are drawing, and the rest of the class looks like mannequins staring into space. The end of the school year is brutal….
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There are so many different ways to use Boom Cards. Teachers can save time and money by repurposing their Boom Cards for different purposes. Teaching has become more complicated than ever. Teaching today is much more than just teaching and grading papers. Teachers have to plan for regular instruction, RtI lessons, spiral review activities, morning work, homework, extension activities, and…
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It’s really hard to find the perfect resource for every occasion. I use technology for most of my activities, but sometimes I really need printed activities. There’s good news if you use Boom Cards in your class. Did you know Boom Cards can be printed? YEP! You can easily print your digital Boom Cards. Now you have options – use…
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