That was my picture!!! Myself

Here’s how we celebrated Pi Day this year in 1st Grade. This was my first time celebrating this day, so I’m sure next year will be even better.

A lesson video I posted to teachertube on how we celebrated the 100th day of school this year! (a little late, but better late than never…)

The understanding of exponents can be a tricky concept to teach mainly because the amount of rules that go along with it. To make it easier and a bit more exciting for my students I gave them the option to do a parody song to get a better understanding of exponents. This assignment alone has been something that my Algebra 1 students bring up…Read More

We’re reviewing patterns and pattern types! My students love using manipulatives to show their understanding

My students are currently using ProdigyGame.com. Prodigy Game is an online gaming website for students K-8. This website is contains Math content that is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum for each state. Students are able to practice numerous state standards through game play. Teacher are able to assign standards and content that are taught…Read More

I use these assessments during each unit! There are multiple choice and free response questions available. Enjoy…oh, they are for 4th grade!!!!

Bringing toilet paper back to the classroom! My students are using toilet paper squares to model percents of a whole number. Each student is given 10 connected squares of toilet paper along with some counters used to model each whole number. Guided the students in a whole class setting, asking the right questions will lead them to each square…Read More

A great resource I have found to apply mathematical thinking is The Stock Market Game. http://www.stockmarketgame.org They have lessons to help you and your students understand stocks and all the math that goes along with it. They even break it down to grade levels 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. If you are looking for an authentic way to analyze data or practice…Read More

Here’s a video of my first graders using Fact Families to learn about the commutative property of addition and subtraction.

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A video of my first graders discovering all the ways to make 10 using 2-sided counters.

Students worked with a partner and chose from three cookie recipes. They chose the cookie that wanted to make. They had directions to follow: go shopping for the ingredients, calculate the amount of each ingredient they would need, and how much they would cost to make. We plan a culminating event where students actually bring in their cookie,…Read More

One of the new additions to my room this year has been white boards around the walls!!! Talk about one excited math teacher!!! The past few weeks we have been using the boards during partner work and problem solving. They love working together and I can assess while they are working right in front of me! I love it!!!

A good review activity to get everyone back in the swing after a long break. Musical partners

Two days before thanksgiving break calls for robot and coding exploration. Stayed tuned for updated math lessons with dash and dot!!! FYI these can be found on amazon for a cheaper price….I may can help you out with some lesson ideas if you’re interested as well!!!

Here is another solving equation activity that I created. This one is involves multi-step equations including equations whose solution is no solution and infinite solution. This activity has a little more teacher prep involved. I always print this document on card stock/ and or laminate it so I can reuse it year after year. I also cut out the…Read More

Here is a scavenger hunt that I use when reviewing equations with 8th grade. I post these cards around the room in a random order. I usually have my students work in groups of 2 but not more than 3. They start at any card and complete the question. That answer leads them to another card with another question. There are letters in each card at…Read More

can someone please help me find the rubric for the high school entrepreneurship program?

I know I’m late on posting but this Halloween activity could also be used for thanksgiving or Christmas as well. We had a mini lesson on 2D shapes discussing the attributes and characteristics and they had to use that information to create a geometric Halloween figure. It really opened my eyes at how many misconceptions they had and how this…Read More

Hey guys…..my name is Elisha Lewis and I would like to share an awesome way to get your students thinking and asking questions about MATH!!! If you haven’t heard about QFT, it stands for question formulation technique. These are all of my Q focuses that I have used for 3rd and 4th grade thus far. I will update my list as the year goes on.…Read More

We are going to do great things this year!!

Looking forward to seeing all the 2016-2017 High School Entrepreneurial projects posted here to the HS Entrepreneurship Holler.

Pi Day is coming soon! A great book to read and interact along with your students is Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by: Cindy Neuschwander. We also measure circular little Debbie cakes (fudge rounds, oatmeal pies,etc) to determine the ratio of the circumference and diameter of a circle is always the same. You can also add in a Pi scavenger…Read More

Christmas past: Me and my older brother would leave cookies out for “Santa” by the fireplace and the next morning all of them where gone but one.

Christmas future: I hope to spend one of my future Christmas’s in a nice log cabin in the woods snowed in with my family

Christmas present: This will be the last Christmas before I graduate high school and move away.

Christmas future: In the future I hope to become and physical therapist/Athletic trainer.

Christmas past: Every Christmas morning I woke up to presents under the tree.

Christmas future: I hope to one day spend Christmas in New York to see this beautiful tree again.

Christmas present: I will gladly be spending Christmas with my family but most importantly my niece and nephew.

Christmas past: this is the name plate that was on my grandparents door where I always spent Christmas as a kid.

Future: I hope to spend many more wonderful Christmasses with this wonderful person!

Christmas present: I’ve found a new interest and a passion for this time of season. I’ve enjoyed decorating, hanging lights, and wrapping presents; while counting down the days til Christmas with my family.

Christmas future: Many adventures and events that me and this guy has experienced together. This year’s Christmas will be our first experience of the holiday season with each other and I hope for many, many more to come with the love of my life.

Christmas Future: Hope to have many more fun Christmases with my crazy pug!

Christmas Present: Our tree for this year. We will mostly be celebrating Christmas at our house this year with our close loved ones.

Christmas past: this is a ornament that was given to me when I was young. I look forward to seeing this every year and hopefully many more.

Christmas present: Putting up the Christmas tree is a big excitement every year. This small tree is a huge part of my christmas

Christmas future: This is my grandparents house. One day in the future it will be mine. I’ve spent many good Christmases there and look forward to many more in the future with a family of my own.

Christmas past: My friends and family would all gather at my brothers house to open presents and eat a Christmas dinner that out mamaw made for us.

Christmas present: This past summer my mom gave birth to a huge 9lbs 8oz baby boy. I already love him unconditionally and can’t wait to take him hunting, teach him how to play football, lift weights etc. By the time that he’s my age and about to graduate high school and go to college, start a career etc I’ll be in my 30’s have a family,…Read More

Christmas future: I hope to have the two things I love the most: my mamaw and Max.

Christmas present: This is my family decorating our tree. This is something we do every year, it is our family tradition. I cherish every moment I get with my family.

Christmas past: This was my mom and I at my grandparents’ house on Christmas Day. We used to have Christmas dinner with them every year.