Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

Discuss how Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, etc. By discussing the many success stories of famous people who overcame great adversity through perseverance, you can make a real impact on a struggling student’s life. For example, if they’re writing an essay, help them focus on just the intro first.

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From the Pond

MAY 26, 2025

Looking for a low-prep, high-impact math warm-up that gets your students talking, thinking, and collaborating? This activity is simple to set up, fun for students, and packed with opportunities for meaningful math talk. It also uses just a few materials from your Math Kitmaking it easy to weave into your daily math routine.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 24, 2025

Using logic puzzles, creative writing, and open-ended prompts all serve this purpose. Math Mystery Logic Puzzles Enrich and extend your math lessons with these Math Mystery logic puzzles that are the perfect challenge for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Here are some of my favorites!

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Math Reading Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Curriculum Countdown: Write each unit for your curriculum on a separate sticky note. Passing the Pencil: Have each student write a note that starts with “I’m passing the pencil to someone who…” and ends with something nice or encouraging they know about the classmate they are assigned.

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Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Bonus Move: Use Think-Pair-Share Post a prompt on the whiteboard or in the chat for virtual classes: How would you start solving this math problem? You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters. Theyre great for things like character analysis, argument writing, or exploring cause and effect.

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Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Hearing an author share about their creative writing process encourages students to better understand everything that goes into creating a book. How many postcards does each class need to write?

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

When there are groups of three, especially when at least two of those members are engaged, this can help to further engage the third as they hear good discussion on the topic from their peers and will be more interested in this discussion than simply hearing their teacher drone on about it.

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Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

When you think of rote learning, chances are you picture students writing their spelling words five times each or chanting times tables together. Before a student is able to solve a complex math problem, they must know their math facts. It can build fluency, free up mental space, and even give kids a boost of confidence.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. They kept their math supplies in one area, reading in another, etc. Share Your Schedule Every day, just like when I teach entire classes, I would write out our schedule on the board.

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Teachers Math Social Studies Languages 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. In 2019, before COVID, about 13% of incoming freshmen entered UC Riverside at the lowest math level. Their academic shortfalls and social isolation took a toll.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Or how might a math formula apply to planning a trip or building something?

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. These platforms enable teachers to create and deliver course materials, post assignments, review work, and host discussion forums—all in one place—for students and parents. Discuss age-restricted websites with your child.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Then they write down the answer, return the card, and tag the next teammate to do the same. Students then discuss ways they could increase the consistency of the pattern, like squeezing harder or focusing more. Assign each student in the group a station number. The group keeps going until all their challenges are solved.

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Activities Communication Assignments Grades 52

Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Discuss density, polarity, and chemical reactions. Observe and discuss how the sun’s position affects shadow length and angle. Pour water to see it spin and discuss how water can generate power. Discuss surface tension and chemical reactions. Discuss how wind energy can power machines. Test and redesign.

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STEM Activities Math Discussions 52

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

However, my coolest high school classes are probably my forensic science course, my 3D animation course, and my practical math course, which teaches me how to complete important life math like filing taxes and understanding credit. I also enjoy writing very much. I’ve been taking dual enrollment since I was 14!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Creative Conversation Starters and Discussion Topics Take your topics past getting-to-know-you activities for high school students and into meaningful conversations. Trivia Train: Write a topic on the board (such as weather or animals) and have each student name a fact they know about it. Where is your favorite seat in any class?

High School 52

High School High School Questions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. The activity is designed for students to communicate and work together, so your students will enjoy discussions and movement while working on their vision board templates.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 64

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 23, 2025

For writing, we will finish up IEW S&S Level C and then most likely begin University-Ready Writing. MATH We have used Teaching Textbooks from the beginning with all of my kids and we still love it! She may also take a math course at the community college during the spring semester but we haven’t decided yet.

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Grades Curriculum Textbooks History 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

From riddles you can use as icebreakers and bell ringers to riddles made just for science and math, we’ve got plenty of head scratchers and brain teasers to keep the learning going (with a few giggles in between!). Raise the humor quotient in your math class with these delightful math riddles. How is this possible?

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Hey, Mike Alpert!

MAY 24, 2025

Whether it’s math, science, ELA, or beyond, the more our lessons reflect the world students actually live in, the more they lean in. This week, we’re discussing quick ways to build real-world “What would you do?” ” moments into your lessons, without re-writing every lesson plan.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Music and art are as valuable as math and science. Bring in debate topics after a persuasive writing unit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

For example, book reports were typed on the computer instead of handwritten, or math facts were practiced with a math game instead of flash cards. For example, if you make posters to discuss great inventors, use an online tech tool like Glogster or Canva ? But that quickly became cumbersome. Augmentation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. debugging – write-edit-rewrite; try, fail, try again. Students now write directions for which color is poured into what squares to create their drawing.

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Grades Activities Art Writing 221

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

Can the Station Rotation Model work in a math class? I’ve coached math teachers who struggle to imagine designing their lessons using this model because the curriculum is so linear. to write a series of blogs about how she is using the Station Rotation Model in her math class. I get this question a lot.

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Math Blended Learning Questions Coaching 545

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, I’ve created the following idea documents brainstorming learning activities that teachers in math, English, and history may find helpful as they plan for their station rotation lessons. Math: Station Rotation Ideas. That is easier to do if they have time to explore, discuss, and reflect.

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History English Math Science 437

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Either assign students a particular slide (by writing their names at the bottom of each slide) or allow students to select the slide they want to work on. Instead of asking them to solve another set of problems or complete a writing task, ask students to explain how they would solve a math problem, write a story, or complete a task.

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Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Write the terms on a whiteboard.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to one high school math teacher who pushed him to take on AP calculus. They are collaborating, discussing, and working hard. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms provide a synchronous virtual space for students to connect, discuss, collaborate, and share. For example, when I am facilitating a training, I post directions and/or discussion questions on a Mentimeter slide that participants can view while they are in breakout rooms. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

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Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2019

I am dedicating the next three blog posts to discussing strategies teachers can use to collect informal data before, during, and after a lesson. Online Discussion. Unlike a class discussion in which only a handful of students get the opportunity to share their ideas, online discussions give everyone a voice.

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Knowledge Students Writing Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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History Physical Education Art Essay 382

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. A note: Any time students use the internet, start with a discussion on how to use it safely. That’s fun.

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