
Math Concepts
Middle school math concepts have seen a change since the implementation of the Common Core Math Standards and new TEKS. Students are now expected to have a deeper understanding at a younger age. The posts below include ideas on how to teach different math concepts from ratios to Pythagorean theorem, a great place to find ideas when planning.


Teaching Proportional Relationships

Student-Centered Math Activities

How To Structure a 100 Minute Class Period

Staying on Track with Your Scope and Sequence

Using Tape Diagrams to Solve Problems

3 Steps to Solving Word Problems

3 Types of Word Problems to Teach

Solving 5 Classroom Interruptions

How to Teach Problem Solving

Math Problem Solving Strategies

5 Ideas for Open Number Lines

5 Tips for Implementing Performance Tasks

3 Benefits of Math Word Walls

Using a Word Wall in Middle School

Personal Financial Literacy Activities for Middle School

5 Ideas for Teaching Surface Area

Utilizing Our STAAR Question Bank

TEA STAAR Redesign

Pi Day Activities

4 Ways to Make Math Relevant

Factoring Polynomials with Special Cases

Teaching Factoring Trinomials

Coordinate Plane Activities to Try

Math Activities to Survive December

Finding Percents Activities
