One thing about teaching in the upper grades if you do, or say, something off-beat they tend to remember it. Even if it is completely unintentionally off-beat, or strange, or quirky, or weird, they’ll
I have been using Boom Cards in my classroom for a few years. My students never seem to get tired of practicing a math skill when they are using Boom Cards.
The first question on the state assessment was a simple one: “What is the product of 2 and 3?” To my dismay, many of my students did not know the answer.
As a teacher, it is usually fairly easy to see what is causing the breakdown when watching a student engaged in completing a math task.
Math task cards are simple yet powerful tools that can transform the way math is practiced and learned. They’re not just pieces of paper with math problems; they’re gateways to active, collaborative, and creative learning experiences that can benefit students of all abilities.
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching math concepts to our students. However, equally important is ensuring that these concepts are not just learned but also retained over time. Math skills are like muscles; they need regular exercise to stay strong. That’s where the power of review and practice comes into play.