Word walls can feel like one more thing to maintain in the classroom, but when I see a student reference the word wall for help, then the word wall is well worth the extra effort. Here are a few tips I have for creating, maintaining, and maximizing the use of a middle school math word wall. Keep reading to check out Maneuvering the Middle's new Middle School Math Word Wall. 1. ...
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Ideas for Organizing Math Intervention
If you are a classroom teacher, then you are probably very familiar with documenting student data and progress. Documenting the differentiation you are providing for every single student while also teaching said students can feel impossible. Hopefully, these tips for organizing your math intervention documentation will make it all more manageable. Plus, there are a few freebies to get ...
Algebra 1 STAAR Review Question Bank
Algebra 1 STAAR Review Question Bank This Algebra 1 STAAR question bank was created for Texas math teachers to provide ready-to-go practice materials in order to review Readiness Standards and practice new question formats in the STAAR Exam. The following files are included: 1. Question Bank: This file contains a link to access the questions through Google Slides. The slides ...
8th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank
8th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank This 8th grade math STAAR question bank was created for Texas math teachers to provide ready-to-go practice materials in order to review Readiness Standards and practice new question formats in the STAAR Exam. The following files are included: 1. Question Bank: This file contains a link to access the questions through Google Slides. ...
7th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank
7th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank This 7th grade math STAAR question bank was created for Texas math teachers to provide ready-to-go practice materials in order to review Readiness Standards and practice new question formats in the STAAR Exam. The following files are included: 1. Question Bank: This file contains a link to access the questions through Google Slides. ...
6th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank
6th Grade Math STAAR Review Question Bank This 6th grade math STAAR question bank was created for Texas math teachers to provide ready-to-go practice materials in order to review Readiness Standards and practice new question formats in the STAAR Exam. The following files are included: 1. Question Bank: This file contains a link to access the questions through Google Slides. ...
Math Activities to Survive December
The end of the semester is upon us! While the energy in your classroom may be brimming with anticipation, there is still math to be taught and deadlines that loom. Here are some December math activities that will get you to winter break. Math Activities to Survive December Business as Usual - Perhaps, you have timed it perfectly; the end of the unit or your midterm falls on the ...
Self-Checking Activities in Math
One of the best classroom procedures that you can teach your students is the routine for self-checking work. Self-checking activities and self-checking routines were a game changer for me! Does this sound familiar? You just sit down with your small group when you see a raised hand. You vacate your small group table to check on this student when they point to their first ...
Are Math Pre-Assessments Necessary?
At the beginning of the school year, we are often asked about math pre-assessments: Does Maneuvering the Middle have pre-assessments?Should teachers give pre-assessments?If yes, what are some best practices? It is likely that your school already has something in place like MAP or benchmark testing. In those cases, I would say that your pre-assessment is good to go. If you're ...
Structuring a 45 Minute Class Period
Does a perfect class length exist? Let’s talk about structuring a 45 minute class period. 45 minute class periods are what I experienced as a student, but as a teacher, whew - it is a whirlwind! Pros of 45 Minute Periods Students’ attention spans are only so long. 45 minutes means that the pace is quick, and there is no time to waste. Students can feel that urgency! Ideally, this ...