Math Giraffe

Exponents (a basic introduction) "doodle notes" - When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity: - new learning - relaxation (less math anxiety) - visual connections - better memory & retention of the content! Students fill in the sheet, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on. Content includes: - base and ex

Adding and subtracting decimals is fun when students pretend they're dining out at a restaurant! This activity allows students to make dinner selections from a menu for Safari Restaurant. Then they answer questions based on real-life scenarios using decimal addition and subtraction with the prices. Teachers can make this a quick activity, or can even use tablecloths and decorate the room to create a fun experience for students simulating dining out. Try more great Math Giraffe resources: M

This is a great study guide or graphic organizer for students being introduced to integers for the first time. The infographic contains main ideas about integers, absolute value, and opposites. These infographics are intended to be printed two-per-page. You can cut each one out individually and use as a bookmark or study guide. You can also 3-hole punch as a half sheet for student binders. Take a look at my other math infographics here: InfographicsTry the entire bundle for discounted re

This is a set of ideas for your math classroom including organization for make-up work, setting up your gradebook, and ideas for notebook grades and test corrections. Great for first-year middle and high school math teachers! Check out these inquiry-based activities: Slope-Intercept Form Inquiry Activity Adding Integers Inquiry Activity Exterior Angles Inquiry Activity Check out other middle school resources: Pi Day Stations Lesson Pack: Classifying Triangles and Triangle Sum Theorem Check o