Math Educators

Is anyone working a 2nd or 3rd job over the holiday break to make some extra money? Looking for ideas to make a little bit on the side just to make things easier for the family while my wife finishes … more

What will your first lesson be when school starts again in January? We're finishing up a subtraction unit at least for the first part of the month.

Need some ready-to-use activities for building a more inclusive math classroom?

Find all the teacher-tested practice guides – including this one on "Error Identification Four-Square" in this Google Drive from @ShiftResu… more

What are you doing with your students this week? School ends with a half day on Thursday and I'm doing worksheets all week and we're watching Elf on Wednesday. Trying not to feel bad about doi… more

What are your end of year goals for your classroom? What about for your personal life?

It's lame but my only goals are to see my students ace their pre-christmas math "tests" and to spen… more

I know I might get blasted for this on here which is ok. How bad is it that I'm considering using my PTO to extend my Christmas time off? We're supposed to be back in class on the 4th, but I&#… more

Are you a practice over break teacher, or a no homework over Christmas teacher? I'm used to handing out worksheets for practice over the holiday but at my new school they looked at me kind of craz… more

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If you're new to the school what's a good holiday gift to get your principal? I can't say I know a ton about him other than he seems like a nice guy and the students love him. Don't wa… more

If you could get students to really pay attention. I mean sit up and participate and actually care for one full day or class period, and they would remember and comprehend exactly what you taught them… more

What is the hardest part of being a math educator?
Also - what do you teach and how long have you been teaching? I'm been teaching HS math (this year calculus some years algebra I & II) for 5 … more

What's the best way to help a student catch up after a while away from school? I have a student who missed 3 months (Aug-Nov) whose coming back next week and I feel like a packet to take home just… more

Do you adjust your lessons for the holiday season or incorporate the seasons into your lessons? I guess this is mostly for elementary and middle school teachers, but any input is appreciated. Starting… more

What are some things you use your HS Math Department Money on for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2? Last year we purchased new calculators.

If you could choose a professional development topic, what would it be?

I am looking for reviews of High School math curriculum. I teach at a credit recovery school so students have failed Algebra several times. We need a curriculum that teaches Alg/Geo (Integrated math… more

I created an interactive notebook based on our current curriculum in a guided note format for instruction. Ex to work,terms, etc. Students receive a practice book only from district. I’ve used them fo… more

To North Carolina math teachers: I just had a transfer student from Monroe, NC who was in Foundations of North Carolina Math 1. Where can I find the standards to see what that includes? I teach Algeb… more

I’m thinking about getting my masters. I want to get a masters in something that will help me in the future with a job outside of education. Any ideas or experience doing something like this?

Good ideas for teaching subtraction across zeros? I teach 3rd grade. Are there videos out there? The students struggle with subtraction all together.

Does anyone use Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) in their math class. I've used them in the past and doing it again this year. How's it going with students following instructions and assemb… more

So I’ve taught middle school and now I’m thinking I want to make the switch to high school. Those that have gone from middle to high school, how has that change been for you? Especially those in Alaba… more

What's the best way to teach rounding in 3rd grade? What works? I have tried number lines, rules, singing, poems..... they still struggle.

Thoughts on Engage NY/Eureka math...

Does anyone know a great 7th grade math workbook? Our school system does not buy the students books. I’ve taught 6th grade math for 20 years and have made all my notes, worksheets and and examples, bu… more

After teaching 14 years teaching 3rd grade, 2 years teaching 1st grade, and 1 year teaching 2nd grade, I’ll be starting a new venture as a 6th grade Math teaching. I need ideas for decorating my class… more