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Add and Subtract Unlike Fractions with the Fraction List Strategy Printable Templates

I created these printable templates to use with my own students as we practiced adding and subtracting unlike fractions with my favorite strategy – fraction lists! I hope your students love this strategy as much as mine do! To use the Fraction List Strategy, start by writing out each of the two fractions from the […]

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Differentiation 101: 5 Easy Strategies for Your Classroom

As teachers, we know we need to differentiate instruction. What we might not know, especially if you are a newer teacher, is what the heck that means! Differentiation has become a bit of a buzzword in the education field. In short, differentiating instruction means providing for types of learning and learning needs. Most teachers differentiate

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Classroom Exit Tickets: A Quick Routine with Big Benefits

If you walk into my classroom, one routine you’ll probably see is students either completing or reviewing exit tickets. I use exit tickets almost every day in my classroom. They’re quick, easy, and provide so much valuable information! Exit tickets help me gauge how well students have understood the day’s lesson, identify areas that need

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3 Easy, Engaging, & Fun Review Games for Your Math Class

Happy October! You’ve survived the back-to-school rush, teaching all the expectations, and are now probably deep into your first units – you deserve a whole lot more than a pat on the back!  Unfortunately, this also means that you’re deep into the curriculum by now, and unit tests are right around the corner. So many

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