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Are you searching for sports math activities because your students love them? Then you’re in for a treat.  This blog post will introduce you to a collection of math resources with a sport theme that are interesting and fun.  From scavenger hunts to board games and even wearable math crafts, there’s something here to captivate […]

Many teachers wonder how do you teach place value in a fun way as we all know that understanding of place value in elementary school is essential and the best way to engage students is to make it fun!   Don’t worry, I got you covered!  Using hands-on activities, crafts, games and digital task cards when

Do you want to know how to help distracted students or students who can’t focus? Then this is a must read! In practice, distractions often draw attention away from the task at hand, leading to a lack of focus. However, being unfocused can stem from various reasons beyond mere distractions. In this article, we specifically

In Singapore, students only start to do speed, distance, time practice problems in Primary 6.  A few years ago, speed ratio was the most challenging type of question to be tested. Thus, I included that in the Word Problems On Speed Boom deck resource.  In this blog post, I will go through 3 selected speed

Do you want to learn more about your students through taking a personality test for learning styles? Then this blog post is for you!  Keep reading to learn more about the common personality tests. Then, take a look at the free personality tests I have compiled. Types of Personality Tests With numerous personality tests to

Let’s discuss how to help students be better learners using metaphysics today. When all things fail or when we just need to get all the help we can get, finding answers or seeking help through other manners can give us hope.  Metaphysics can include horoscope, chinese zodiac, feng shui, and what other people feel is

In this article, I will provide some problem based learning math examples to give you some ideas on how to create great problem-based learning tasks.  But before we start, let me explain some common questions that arise based on the term problem-based learning. Because I wasn’t taught with this approach, this is relatively foreign to

Primary teachers, understanding common misconceptions in fractions and how to fix them can really help your students.  Many students think fractions are tough, especially when solving word problems involving fractions.  It becomes even more challenging when they start believing things that aren’t true.  Remember, it’s better to prevent mistakes than to fix them later.  Once

Using review games for math lessons seems like a no brainer activity to add to one’s lesson plan.  Some teachers really like incorporating these games into their lessons, while others might not be as big fans.  The reasons for these feelings vary, just like the different ways teachers teach.  In this exploration, let’s take a

Math card games can make students more excited about practicing basic math skills like addition and subtraction. All you need is a deck of playing cards. These card math games are best for kindergarten, grade 1 or Primary 1. But even older kids will also enjoy these math activities with playing cards.  Disclaimer: I didn’t