1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (683+ words) Teachers can use students’ natural curiosity about animals to create lessons focused on mathematical concepts and science facts. Most of these animals have eyes, ears, and feet, and some have toes. Each one has unique features that help them travel…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (308+ words) Many students see the equal sign as a signal to calculate, rather than a symbol of equivalence. Here’s how to clear up that misunderstanding. I use the lens of mathematical hygiene to layer my classes with habits and routines that…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (215+ words) Exploring concepts such as observation and measurement in the fresh air can give students a new and playful perspective on math. Stepping outside can offer students a fresh perspective on mathematical thinking. The school grounds and other outdoor spaces can…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) Physics can feel inscrutable to students; this lesson helps them understand a graphing problem by analyzing their own breathing. Consider this problem I assign every year in my algebra-based physics class: A rocket is launched toward space with a steady…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (261+ words) Robust skill-building and reinforcement of key mathematical concepts lie beneath the excitement of these games. Class is almost over—but instead of zoning out or packing up early, your students are hunched over their work, erasing, recalculating, and debating. The…...