No doubt you’ve heard the old adage that a “clean room is a happy room.” Well, this applies to our classrooms too. Clutter can have an adverse effect on our mental health. It’s one thing for us to feel that…
Beyond the Math Practice Worksheet
As math teachers, we all know that math requires practice. But the standard math practice worksheet gets old for students quickly. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with a simple math practice worksheet. They’re straightforward, and give our…
Constructions in Geometry Unit
The constructions in geometry unit is our last for the year. However, geometric constructions is typically a beginning of the year unit for most geometry teachers. Over the years, I experimented with placing this unit at the beginning and at…
How to Organize Student Absent Work
How do you organize absent work in your classroom? Do your students know what to do and where to find it? Do they know what needs to be submitted for a grade, and what just needs to be completed? More…
Geometry Interactive Notebook Ideas
As math teachers we need to be honest. Teaching geometry in high school is not at all like teaching algebra. In geometry, it’s not enough for students to remember how to solve problems. For the first time in math, they…
