Mean, median, and mode - my favorite measures of center! Let’s discuss this 6th and 7th grade skill as well as tips for teaching and real-life applications. Vertical Alignment 6th Grade Standards - Understand that a set of data collected to answer a statistical question has a distribution which can be described by its center, spread, and overall shape. 6.SP.2 Summarize ...
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Ideas for Teaching Transformations
Transformations is a big meaty unit in 8th grade math that students will revisit in Algebra 1 with quadratic functions. Let’s talk about all the ways you can help your students succeed with transformations! CCSS and TEKS Standards Let's take a look at what the standards actually say regarding transformations: Released STAAR Question from 2019 Backwards planning (looking ...
Properties of Exponents
There is a great paradox in teaching math: the more simple a topic, the more likely it will cause complete confusion in your classroom. Cue - properties of exponents. If you have experienced students mixing up all the laws of exponents or if you are about to teach them for the first time, then you are in the right place. Laws of Exponents Standards The standards are pretty ...
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: Instructional Class Time
Whether your instructional class time is 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 100 minutes, you will benefit from these tips on not wasting a minute of instructional class time. If you frequently find yourself running out of time or feeling frazzled during class, then let’s chat! Make sure to come back this summer as we waste no time during: Prepare Everything If you fail to plan, you ...
Sample Thank You FB
Thank you for contacting us! One of our team members will follow up with you within 1-2 business days. We look forward to working with you! WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MANEUVERING THE MIDDLE! 1. RESULTS "Every student but 1 passed the STAAR test this year and this is coming from the same group of students who came to me with less than half ...
5th Grade Freebie Thank You
Hooray! CHECK YOUR EMAIL TO DOWNLOAD YOUR RESOURCES! Be on the lookout for more math goodness from Maneuvering the Middle! LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL ACCESS HERE SEE WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MANEUVERING THE MIDDLE! 1. RESULTS "Every student but 1 passed the STAAR test this year and this is coming ...
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 ...
15 Ideas for Math Test Prep Season
Math Test prep season is upon us. It will be only a few more weeks before teachers begin wrapping up new content and reviewing content from the year. Here are a few ideas and tips to try in your classroom to review. 1. Be Strategic Review what students actually need to know. If your state provides a blueprint, focus on the skills that make up most of the test. 2. Brain ...