STEM and STEAM Ideas for Middle School Students
S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities are an engaging way to get students interested in class. Many students may be surprised to learn that creativity plays a role in math fields. STEAM activities can allow students to apply the concepts they’ve learned in math or science class in new ways. While some schools are offering STEM classes, you may want to occasionally incorporate STEM or STEAM activities into your math class. I’ve gathered a few simple STEAM ideas that are perfect for engaging middle schoolers.
Winter Math Activities for Middle & High School
Seasonal math activities involving snowmen, snowflakes, penguins, hot chocolate, and all things winter can boost student engagement. I’ve collected some of my favorite math activities that have a winter twist. These are perfect for engaging practice, early finishers, a sub day, or right before winter break. I hope these will be fun for your middle and high school math students.
Productive Struggle: Fostering Deep Math Learning in Your Classroom with Discovery
Productive struggle is the process where students face challenging problems or concepts that they don't immediately know how to solve. However, they approach these challenges with hope and confidence, believing that with effort and perseverance, they can arrive at a solution. This is a mindset that takes time to develop.
Math Bulletin Board and Door Ideas
Bulletin boards, doors, and classroom walls are all opportunities to spread positive math messages! A bulletin board in a math classroom should be meaningful. I’ve gathered some of my favorites that will get students attention, make them feel welcome, make them think, inspire them, or even make them smile. I hope you can use these ideas for your math classroom decorations.
Tips for Teaching Algebra 1
Teaching Algebra 1 can be a lot of work. Students learn lots of new concepts and face lots of new challenges. (But help is here!) To help you prepare for your best year yet of Algebra 1, I’ve gathered 5 of my best tips and favorite resources!
Bulletin Boards for Back to School
A bright and cheerful bulletin board in the hallway is the perfect way to welcome students back to school! Check out these ideas for inspiration to create your own school and classroom decorations.
Book Recommendations for Math Teachers
Have you ever read a book that significantly changed how you taught? I’ve picked out a few of my favorite books for math educators. I think these are must-reads for every math teacher.
Algebra 1 End of Year Review & Test Prep Ideas
Students learn SO many new math concepts in Algebra 1. The EOC test is a chance to show everything they’ve learned, but how do we prepare students for the big test?
I’ve gathered some of my favorite end of year activities and review resources. Each one is standards-based, engaging, and will make students think!