A common question students ask about math is: “When are we gonna have to use this?” or “Why do we need to know how to do this?” Well, now is the c... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is an in-class project that can be done after reading Jon Scieszka's beautifully illustrated book MATH CURSE. Illustrations are done by Lane ... ByJennifer Kreiseder
If you are looking for an easy lesson plan template, check this one out! Open the preview file to understand how my template works. If you have q... ByJennifer Kreiseder
Students are given a generic cereal (I used Cheerios) and told to create the most cost-efficient and desirable packaging to attract consumers to bu... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a game that I've created to help my middle school students practice their multiplication facts in a more "fun" way. This game, as prepared... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a fun addition to the end-of-the-year yearbook that most schools offer their students. It is a way to share a memorable moment that everyo... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a Jeopardy(R) - like game, but due to Jeopardy(R) being a trademarked game show, I call this "Pojardy." Exciting, fun, and can keep your c... ByJennifer Kreiseder
Kids create self-portraits using proportions devised from data collection of their daily habits--a VERY fun project for the teacher and the student... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This math autobiography is an excellent way to get to know your students on the first day of school! It is a way for them to express their feeling... ByJennifer Kreiseder
If you are teaching/reading the book TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Mitch Albom, here is a list of his aphorisms found throughout the book. I'm not sure ... ByJennifer Kreiseder
These lecture notes are ideal for students who have trouble understanding the traditional "number line" method for adding and subtracting integers.... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a card game that uses the idea of positive and negative integers (and absolute value) to create "zero pairs". There are a number of differ... ByJennifer Kreiseder
Here is a fun project/lesson on misleading graphs! The preview file I've included is necessary for teaching the lesson. I've made it the preview ... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This file is the basic properties of Algebra, one property per page. This can be enlarged to larger poster sized paper (at Kinko's) or printed on ... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This project is great for an end-of-year review in Pre-Algebra. It is a way for the students to review all of the main topics in the curriculum (d... ByJennifer Kreiseder
I have found a Dr. Seuss book that demonstrates the idea of linear equations. I started the lesson by reading the book to the students and creatin... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a great tool for parent-teacher conferences. The students fill it out, then the teacher fills out the same sheet so the parents can see bo... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a management log that previous students have nicknamed "The Blotter." The name has stuck. :) This is a template for a log sheet that I ke... ByJennifer Kreiseder
I created this activity when I noticed my students' homework completion decline. Actually, it has been a common theme in the past with the current... ByJennifer Kreiseder
This is a homeroom/advisory activity that is done to help students manage goals. The areas are academic, social, personal, and physical. To start... ByJennifer Kreiseder