With all of the stress that teachers are under at the moment, I wanted to share a program that has been a lifesaver and time-saver for me in my classroom over this past year: Google Jamboard. What is Google Jamboard? It’s a digital whiteboard that students can write on or
Do your students struggle with common linear equations and inequalities mistakes? I know mine did before I started using these strategies in my classroom. Here are my strategies for combating the top four linear equations and inequalities mistakes that I see students make! Linear Equations and Inequalities Mistake #1 With
When it comes to supporting English Language Learners, there is a lot of general advice on best teaching practices. But as a math teacher, you are probably stuck wanting to know more about English Language Learners in the math classroom. Here is some of my best advice for helping ELLs
Picture this: teacher at the front of the room, lecturing, writing notes on the board and a classroom full of students frantically writing away just for the sake of writing down the information. I’m sure you know this scene all too well. You go over a topic, give students notes
Students struggling with using metacognition in the classroom? You are not alone! I’ve been a math teacher for over 15 years and lately I’ve noticed that students are lacking an intuitive sense when it comes to solving math problems. They do not seem to understand when the answer they have
Knowing the right distance learning resources to use to help your students is a must. Kahoot, IXL, Formative, and Screencastify are only a few examples.
Run 3-2-1 is a classroom game of accountablility and differentiation. Use with your math class as a fun practice or test prep.
Using Google Forms with escape rooms, quizzes, and practice is a great way to provide instant feedback for students and to collect valuable data!
From vocabulary, games, strategies and more, these ideas will help your students conquer the Algebra STAAR and any EOC or unit exam.
This fun Algebra or middle school math review game of chance and strategy holds students accountable for learning the material.
Play a fun, low prep review game where many students win and they may win more than once!
Growth mindset is an invaluable way to learn and grow as a person. If you use growth mindset strategies, you will persevere and flourish in life.
My name is Suzy Mahoney and I’ve been teaching math from 6th grade through PreCalculus since 1992. I also owned a tutoring center called Tutor180 with my husband, Dan, which operated locally for 7 years before we decided to move on from that venture in pursuit of a greater focus on family.
