You are a Math Person: Promoting a Positive Math Identity with Students
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

You are a Math Person: Promoting a Positive Math Identity with Students

Are you a math person? Do your students see themselves as math people? Students and teachers often hear that certain people are math people and others are not. The truth is that no one is born doing math, and everyone can get better and better at math. We also need to show students that being fast at calculations is not what makes someone good at math. Math takes hard work, thinking, problem solving, creativity, analytical skills, communication skills, and more. In short, there are many ways to be a math person. When we help students see they have many math strengths, they start to develop a positive math identity and see themselves as math people.

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8th Grade Math Classroom Decorations and Back to School Ideas
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

8th Grade Math Classroom Decorations and Back to School Ideas

Welcome your 8th graders back to school with these ideas! Classroom decorations and get-to-know-know you ideas can help set the tone for the year and give them a glimpse of what they’ll learn this year.

I’ve gathered some of my favorite resources for the first day and the beginning of the year for 8th grade math. Included are ideas for back-to-school classroom decorations, activities for the first day, and routines we can establish from the start.

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Colorful Math Classroom Design and Decor Ideas
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

Colorful Math Classroom Design and Decor Ideas

Creating a math classroom that is colorful and inviting is a great way to welcome students at the beginning of the year! The design choices and decor can set the tone and make students feel comfortable. Math classroom decorations can reinforce the concepts we teach, as well as send positive messages about math! Today I’m sharing ways to bring color into your math classroom in meaningful ways.

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Tips for Teaching Algebra 1
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

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!

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Bulletin Boards for Back to School
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

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.

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5th Grade Math Classroom Decorations and Back to School Ideas
Rachael Edmonds Rachael Edmonds

5th Grade Math Classroom Decorations and Back to School Ideas

The beginning of the year is the time to get to know students and let them know what they can expect for the year. Engaging students and learning about their interests the first day can get the year off to a great start.

I’ve gathered some of my favorite resources for back to school. Included are ideas to set up your fifth grade math classroom to be an inspiring setting for learning, activities for the first day, and routines we can establish from day 1.

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