mAthMAZING by Maggie

Get ready to think like a mathematician as you explore integers in the real world! In this hands-on activity, you’ll sort picture cards representing everyday examples of positive and negative numbers along a giant number line. But here’s the twist—some cards are up for debate! Is a check negative? What about a thermometer with both Celcius and Fahrenheit—does it belong anywhere? You and your team will defend your choices, discuss interpretations, and record the most debated cards. Can you justi

In this fun math modeling activity, Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will explore how to create bird feeders using egg cartons and string. They’ll work together to determine how many egg cartons are needed to make the perfect feeder for their feathered friends. Through hands-on problem-solving, students will learn to count, measure, and understand basic concepts of quantity and size. This project fosters creativity while reinforcing essential math skills, helping young learners connect re

Put your integer skills to the test in this strategic twist on a classic game! Integer Addition Connect Four challenges players to think ahead as they add positive and negative numbers to claim four spaces in a row. Think strategically, anticipate your opponent’s moves, and master integer addition in this engaging, competitive game!

Get ready for a fast-paced, strategic math game where quick thinking and clever moves make all the difference! In Integer Dice Dash, players roll two 6-sided dice, each representing positive or negative integers. Your task? Add and/or subtract the numbers, model the equation using two-color chips, and place your player chip on the correct answer. But here’s the catch: if you make a mistake, your opponent can steal your answer by modeling the equation correctly. The first player to get three in a

Looking for fun, engaging ways for your students to learn, explore, and practice integer operations? Explore this bundle that can quickly be implemented in your middle school classroom! Integer Card Sort (introduces integers on the number line in real-world contexts)Integer Addition Connect Four (game for adding integers)Integer Dice Dash (game for adding or subtracting integers)Integer Product Game (game for multiplying integers)

Students move towards fluency of multiplying integers through this engaging partner game. Easy to set-up and use as a warm-up, in-class activity, math station, or early finisher.

Enhance number recognition through this fun partner game! Great to use as a warm-up, at centers, or send home to continue the fun! Five game boards included of varying difficulty- 2 game boards with numbers, 2 game boards with dots, and 1 mixed game board.

I view math modeling as a powerful way to help students see mathematics as a tool for understanding and solving real-world problems. Math modeling tasks encourage critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance by empowering students to identify key variables, make assumptions, explore multiple approaches, and refine their solutions. Unlike routine problem-solving, modeling is open-ended and values diverse perspectives, making math more meaningful and accessible. I love using math modeling ta

I view math modeling as a powerful way to help students see mathematics as a tool for understanding and solving real-world problems. Math modeling tasks encourage critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance by empowering students to identify key variables, make assumptions, explore multiple approaches, and refine their solutions. Unlike routine problem-solving, modeling is open-ended and values diverse perspectives, making math more meaningful and accessible. I love using math modeling ta

I view math modeling as a powerful way to help students see mathematics as a tool for understanding and solving real-world problems. Math modeling tasks encourage critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance by empowering students to identify key variables, make assumptions, explore multiple approaches, and refine their solutions. Unlike routine problem-solving, modeling is open-ended and values diverse perspectives, making math more meaningful and accessible. I love using math modeling ta

Bring the world of circles to life by examining a world WITHOUT circles! By using a poem as an anchor text, ask students to illustrate this geometric story! Fun for pi day or as a connection between mathematics and literacy!

What if you could see the math hidden in real-world events? With a Sketchnote organizer specifically focused on highlighting the math, you’ll visually represent your thoughts while reading a current event article, watching a news story, or listening to a podcast—using words, symbols, and sketches to make connections. When used in the math classroom, a Sketchnote organizer becomes a creative math lens, helping students analyze, question, and explain the world through numbers. Ready to give it a