Lesson ideas to promote curiosity, generate discussion, and build conceptual understanding with skill development. Ready to use prompts that range from visual to kinesthetic. Students will feel suspense, surprise, and experience why Algebra is useful for describing patterns in the world.
Differentiation is challenging and time-consuming, but necessary in creating equitable environments for learning. Meet Takeoff by IXL, a breakthrough K-6 core math curriculum intentionally designed for differentiation. Explore a Takeoff lesson to experience the power of always-on differentiation.
"When are we ever gonna have to do this?" The answer is a series of project based, practical applications that bring mathematics into the real world! Whether done as one-off projects or a more comprehensive course, math can come alive!
Spark thinking, reasoning, and problem solving using your current curriculum. Leave with simple ways to open up curriculum tasks, differentiate in the moment & facilitate math discussions. Walk away with a clear plan to build a joyful, student-centered math community.
Middle schoolers can be a tough crowd, but the right motivators can work wonders! Discover how challenges, points, raffles, quirky rewards (yes, even two slices of bread!), and a sense of belonging can spark effort, boost engagement, and get students excited to learn and achieve.
