You got a call from the registrar saying your new student is an ELL Newcomer who speaks no English! Now what? Here are 3 ways you can prepare to make a smooth transition for your ELL, your class and yourself.
Knowing how to support Ells in math is a challenge for Math teachers. Many of our ELLs are STRONG math students, yet do not score well simply because they don’t understand the questions. Gone are the days when math test questions are 25 x 128 = ? ...
It’s the last few days of school. Testing is finished, computers are collected, and it is challenging to think of an end of year math activity that is truly engaging, low prep, and will continue the learning? I got you! I know some teachers love to do huge...
Let’s avoid the summer learning loss by giving them FUN ways to keep learning coming in the summer. That’s a WIN-WIN!
Students who have a degree of number sense, feel a sense of control over what they do in math, AND if they get stuck, will have another idea and try again
Anxiety at school, especially Math anxiety is real. What are the signs and causes of math anxiety?
Knowing how to support Ells in math is a challenge for Math teachers. Many of our ELLs are STRONG math students, yet do not score well simply because they don’t understand the questions. Gone are the days when math test questions are 25 x 128 = ? ...
It’s the last few days of school. Testing is finished, computers are collected, and it is challenging to think of an end of year math activity that is truly engaging, low prep, and will continue the learning? I got you! I know some teachers love to do huge...
Let’s avoid the summer learning loss by giving them FUN ways to keep learning coming in the summer. That’s a WIN-WIN!
Students who have a degree of number sense, feel a sense of control over what they do in math, AND if they get stuck, will have another idea and try again
Anxiety at school, especially Math anxiety is real. What are the signs and causes of math anxiety?
I hear you teachers! Pressures on the job are mounting, yet you are determined to help your students feel successful. The post covid classroom has many new challenges, not the least of which is a wider than-ever gap between where our students should be and...
You got a call from the registrar saying your new student is an ELL Newcomer who speaks no English! Now what? Here are 3 ways you can prepare to make a smooth transition for your ELL, your class and yourself.
Knowing how to support Ells in math is a challenge for Math teachers. Many of our ELLs are STRONG math students, yet do not score well simply because they don’t understand the questions. Gone are the days when math test questions are 25 x 128 = ? ...
Dear teacher, when you welcome an ELL newcomer into your classroom, it is not easy. On top of that you are already feeling at capacity. You have a wonderful and warm heart, but your focus might be on “How can I deal with this new student when I have no...
Is precise math vocabulary really THAT important? If my kids can “do the math” isn’t that the point? I know there are math teachers thinking this. Well, I totally understand where this is coming from folks. I know as a kid; I didn’t understand...
ELL Newcomer sharing pictures of his home with the class to build vital connections