Instructional, Math, Uncategorized

Fun with Skittles – An Activity with Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

When teaching fractions, decimals, & percents, I try to make it fun because the students tend to struggle with converting between the three.  By bringing in Skittles, the students will be able to complete the activity in an enjoyable way! I did this activity a few years ago and it was a great success!  I… Read More Fun with Skittles – An Activity with Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

Instructional, Math, Uncategorized

Ratios, Proportions, & Scale Project – Dream Bedroom

My goal this year is to implement projects into my classroom.  I believe project-based learning is a great method for students to learn.  It allows them to get away from the typical “lecture” style classroom and work with materials and ideas that they have not work with before. So, this week I created a “Dream… Read More Ratios, Proportions, & Scale Project – Dream Bedroom