Our All Access subscription has moved to an incredible, new platform! With new technology comes adjustment, so I thought it would be pertinent to explain how the new platform was designed with teachers who are lesson planning (and very busy) in mind! The New Platform is Search-Friendly The new platform is much more user-friendly! Gone are the days of opening several tabs or ...
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Teaching Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Are your students struggling with adding and subtracting decimals? It can seem so straightforward to us teachers, but it is a skill that has many misconceptions to combat. Let’s discuss common misconceptions and tips for teaching decimal addition and subtraction. CCSS and TEKS Let’s check out what the standards say about decimal addition and subtraction: The Common ...
Tips for Transitioning to a 4 Day School Week
Since 4-day school weeks have been implemented all over the country, affected teachers have inquired how to use MTM’s All Access with fewer school days than what is typical. While I didn’t teach a 4-day week (I would have loved it!), I did teach a block schedule where I needed to fit 5 days of lessons into 4 days of school, so I do have some thoughts on how to go about teaching math ...
No Time Wasted: the First and Last 5 Minutes of Class
The first five minutes of class are arguably some of the most important, but the often overlooked time of your class period. And the last five minutes of class can literally pass without notice until you hear the jarring sound of the bell. Let’s make sure not a minute of this time is wasted! Make sure to come back this summer as we waste no time during: First 5 Minutes ...
No Time Wasted: Teacher In-Service
Teacher in-service time is going to vary greatly based on your school. Your school might start late and only have 2 days of in-service before students arrive, or you might have 2 weeks and have ample flex time built in the schedule to get ready for the school year. Either way, you still have lots to do and not a lot of time to do it, so let’s tackle some ways we will not waste a ...
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Models
If your students would rather convert fractions to decimals then add and subtract fractions, then this post is for you! I don’t blame students for being more comfortable with decimals - I am too! But anytime I am confronted with a sewing or home improvement project, and I need to use a standard ruler, I am grateful that I can add and subtract fractions with ease. Let’s see if some of ...
10 Low-Prep Probability Activities
As promised, I have returned to present Probability activities I found after scouring the internet. To make this list, the activity had to be straightforward, engaging for students, and have good value. Also, Maneuvering the Middle resources will be on this list because I have used and loved them! Helpful Tools to Support Activities Before we jump into activities, you will want to ...
3 Steps to Mastering Systems of Equations
Is there anything more satisfying than solving a system of equations problem? That might be the nerdiest sentence ever published on this blog, but it is true! I loved learning systems of equations as a student, and I loved teaching it as a teacher. Let’s jump into the 3 methods for mastering systems of equations. This post is full, so be on the lookout for part 2 where we will discuss ...
Staying on Track with Your Scope and Sequence
As a teacher, getting behind in your scope and sequence can feel especially stressful. These tips will keep you on track so when it comes to test review time in the spring, you have covered all of your material, and you aren’t rushing to fit it all in and trying to review too! 1. Use a Scope and Sequence (grab ours!) If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you aren’t provided a ...
Solving 5 Classroom Interruptions
There are the classroom interruptions that you cannot control: fire drills, alternative bell schedules, and fill-in-the-blank with about a zillion other options. However, there are so many interruptions that you can minimize to maximize the effectiveness of your classroom time. Every minute counts! Let’s chat today about common classroom interruptions and some ways to combat these ...