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Guestblogger: @caralatte A lot has been said in the States about Common Core and the confusing math concepts being presented. I have many problems with Common Core, even though I teach in a state that does not use it. The impact is felt whether we participate or not. That said, I actually like parts of [...]
Guest Blogger @DaleSidebottom This is the ultimate resource for classroom teachers. Inside the Teacher Shake App you will find over 100 lesson starters, and 35 debrief and reflection activities to conclude your lessons. A majority of the lesson starters will last between five to ten minutes, the perfect amount of time to have students focused after [...]
Making sure that you work effectively with your Teacher Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is paramount to success in the classroom. There are many things to consider when planning and delivering a lesson that involves support. Building a good relationship with your teaching assistant and making them feel part of your team of delivering learning [...]
Here we have the top 10 classroom pupil wall displays with a twist! After coming across quite a few pupil displays in the classroom around the world, we decided to create a top 10 of the best wall displays published on the web. If you have a wall display and would like it added to [...]
I am a huge fan of making use of technology in the classroom. So much so, that I set up my own website (www.interactive-maths.com) which I am filling with random question generators and other interactive content. However, no matter how much you like technology, sometimes there really is no better activity at getting students involved [...]
Does your school have data teams and PLCs? Analyzing student performance and planning strategies for improved instruction are huge right now. A critical missing piece is the stated role of the math teacher in these data discussions. What if schools tapped the talents of math teachers to work with staff on interpreting student scores? What [...]
This video should be shown to all your pupils to demonstrate the power of an idea, resilience and the internet. Jack Andraka is now 16 and is just like any of your students. He has spent the same amount of time at school as them and could be classified as your average student. However through [...]
Please find below some of the most inspiring Albert Einstein quotes on the internet. If you would like to add any to this list please leave a comment below or tweet @magicalmaths. This is a blog entry where I am uploading and collecting some of the most inspiring Albert Einstein quotes. Educators can freely print [...]
This blog entry tries to answer the question to why all educators should have a world map displayed in their class rooms. If you do not have one download a free world map image clipart picture below, laminate it, and display it at the front of your class. For Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural purposes [...]
Always start your day with a good morning to your classes. Tell them it is going to be a great day, mention the weather, talk about how brilliant they are, remind them that they matter and every day counts! It does not really matter what you talk about, the smallest interaction with pupils makes the [...]
I am always asked about FREE Clip arts and pictures of pupils that can be used for powerpoints and presentations. Here are a selection that I have, if you require more just email me and I will forward you all that I have for FREE!!!
Homework is paramount to ensure learners consolidate learning in the classroom. Through observing other teachers and advice I have developed the following strategies when setting homework; Do not set homework for the sake of setting homework Homework should consolidate learning in the classroom Make sure you set a maximum amount of time that is spent [...]
The task is simple, you ask your class to make all the numbers from 1 to 100 using FOUR 4s and any combination of Mathematical symbols. This is a great task to encourage competition and thinking skills. I have used this task many times and it always gets learners engaged and excited. I have also [...]
This is arguably one of the best TED videos that I have ever watched and is a MUST WATCH. It illustrates how as a society we really need to take a step back and assess what we are actually delivering as an education system in our societies and highlights some very key questions we need [...]
There are a variety of different forms that classrooms can take and it is suggested that a teacher’s classroom reflects their personality so you should take time in the way it looks and is presented. Classroom is structured also makes a major impact on pupil learning and progress and therefore needs a great deal of [...]
