Math Teaching Tips

Math Teaching Tips

5 Way To Make Math Fun

In this video we give you five quick ideas to help put smiles on the faces in your math classes. Play video

1. Shopping Games - Students love to buy things. What a great way to learn math facts quickly and with purpose.

2. Create Math Projects That Relate Locally - Pulling a students' everyday life into the classroom makes a big difference.

3. Make Word Problems With Things That Hit Home - For example you could include the names of students in the class, current movies, current bands, and pop icons. Kids will take notice.

4. Get Them Moving - Use a tactile approach to learn math as much as possible. Also include activities that require students to gather their own data. Come up with fun physical challenges.

5. Use Technology - There are tons of math games online available. Include spreadsheets and their use in your projects as much as possible. Don't be afraid to create or use a greatweb quest.