Time to think about next year!

Summer is here!!  My school ended last week.  As I look forward to the days of summer, I begin to wonder about next year.  Now is the time to reflect on what worked and what did not work.  This is the time to write your ideas down about how you want to start next school year off.  [...]

End of the year activities

Now that the end is near, here are some suggestions for what you can do with your students. 

1.  Play Jeopardy.  It works really well with a LCD projector and smartboard.

2.  Play math equation race on the chalkboard or whiteboard.  This is where the students are grouped in fours and each one takes a [...]

Teacher Forum

Check out the teacher forum page.  It is a page for you to share your memorable moments in teaching.  Thanks for sharing.

School is coming to an end!

For most teachers, the school year is almost over.  I know everyone is excited about the summer coming.  However, now is a time for reflection.  Think about the things that worked and did not work.  Think about what you wanted to do, but had no time to do it.  Keep a folder of all the [...]

15 Math Web Sites to Explore!

      Listed below are several math web sites that you might find interesting.  If you have some to add to the list, let me know so that I may add them.

1.  www.edhleper.com

2.  www.tlsbooks.com

3.  www.kidzone.ws

4.  www.sssoftware.com

5.  www.mathskillbuilders.com

6.  www.hsunlimited.com

7.  www.mathfactcafe.com

8.   www.schoolexpress.com

9.  www.brobstsystems.com

10.  www.superkids.com

11.  www.edumath.com

12.  www.algebra.com

14.  [...]

Pi Day

Pi Day is this Friday, March 14, 2008.  Check out the website www.teachpi.org for ideas.

Steps to becoming a great teacher!

Keep your classroom neat and organized.

Speak to every child as he/she walks through the classroom door.

Let every child participate by going to the chalkboard, white board, or overhead.

Grade classwork, quizzes, and tests in a timely manner.

Contacts parents via email if you cannot reach them on the phone.

Use cooperative learning groups [...]