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 given is unreasonable. This past ... Read more The post Using Metacognition in the Classroom appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

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. The post Engage Students using Distance Learning Resources appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

When you think back to your middle school or high school math classroom, what do you see? Rows of separated desks where you worked independently to solve every math problem on a worksheet? I know that was my experience! And, if you are like me, you are looking for ways to change up how learning ... Read more The post Partner Pandemonium: An Engaging and Effective Math Partner Activity appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

Know that your students need practice with the math concept you just taught, but dreading passing out another worksheet? Try using a fun worksheet alternative: Jumble Math Puzzles! Does an audible groan ripple across your room when you tell your students they will be doing practice problems? I know my students used to react this ... Read more The post Jumble Math Puzzles: Fun Worksheet Alternatives appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

So you want to give your students more practice with a math concept, but you can’t fathom grading another assignment? No worries! Self-checking math games to the rescue! I used to struggle with the balance between providing my students enough practice with the concepts I was teaching them and not drowning myself in grading. Then ... Read more The post Self-Checking Math Games: Shade It and Grade It appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

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 type on. It has features ... Read more The post Using Jamboard in the Classroom appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

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 linear equations and inequalities, students ... Read more The post Linear Equations and Inequalities Mistakes appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

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 succeed in math! Important Vocabulary ... Read more The post English Language Learners in Math appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

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 to take, think you have ... Read more The post Focused Note Taking in Math appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more

Run 3-2-1 is a classroom game of accountablility and differentiation. Use with your math class as a fun practice or test prep. The post Run 3-2-1: A Game of Differentiation and Accountablilty appeared first on Absolute Algebra ..read more