Ready to actually get excited about professional development this summer? We've created the Summer Math Summit just for you - a completely FREE online event packed with value for Math Teachers in Grades 3 - 12. Here's a glimpse of what you'll get from this Professional Development for Math Teachers: 35+ Inspiring Sessions from top math educators with practice strategies you can use right away 3 Live Make & Take Workshops where you'll create ready-to-use classroom resources for back to school! Free Tools and Resources included with presenter sessions! Live Meet & Greets so you can connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow math teachers Sessions for All Grade Levels - whether you teach upper elementary, middle, or high school, there's something for you! This isn't your typical sit-and-get PD.  We're talking high-energy sessions, engaging ideas, and the chance to learn and connect with other passionate educators - all from the comfort of you......

Let’s set the scene. You’re wrapping up a jam-packed year of solving linear equations, factoring quadratics, and diving into functions, only to realize half your class has mentally checked out the second standardized testing was over. Or maybe you’re walking into a brand new school year and students are giving you blank stares at the word “distributive property.” Whether you’re in back-to-school mode or planning your end-of-year activities, Algebra 1 review is essential, and no, not just so you can say you “covered it all.” A solid review sets students up for success long after Algebra 1 is over. Why Algebra 1 Review Is So Important It’s tempting to rush into new material or hit pause until summer break, but Algebra 1 is one of those subjects that builds and builds. Skip the review, and you risk students carrying confusion into Algebra 2 or Geometry. Review isn’t busy work. It’s brain fuel. Here’s why review sessions matter: Retention Takes Repetition: Students need repeated exposure ......

When you ask a middle schooler what the area of a rectangle is, they’re quick with an answer— length × width , of course. But when you throw in a shape that looks like a Tetris piece or a hallway map? Cue the confused stares. That’s where composite figures come in. What Are Composite Figures? Composite figures  are shapes that are made up of two or more basic shapes—think rectangles, triangles, circles, or trapezoids—combined to form a more complex shape. For example, a house-shaped figure might be a rectangle with a triangle on top. These figures pop up everywhere in real life: architecture, design, floor plans—you name it. That’s why understanding how to break them apart and find their area is such a valuable skill. What Is the Area of the Composite Figure? To find the  area of a composite figure , students must break the shape into familiar parts, calculate the area of each part using known formulas, and then  add (or sometimes subtract)  those areas together. So,......

Estimation is one of those math skills that students often overlook—until they realize how often they use it in real life. We often find ourselves figuring out if we have enough money for snacks, estimating the time left in a movie, or determining how many jellybeans we can fit in our mouths after a rough day at work. Estimation is a skill students will carry into adulthood. Unfortunately, many students struggle with estimation because they think math is all about exact answers. But estimation is about reasonableness, not perfection, and it can be a fun, low-pressure way to build number sense. That’s why Estimation Stations are such a hit in the classroom. These interactive, hands-on math classroom activities for estimation help students develop their estimation skills while keeping them engaged. If you’re looking for an easy way to get students excited about estimation, read on for instructions on setting up the ultimate Estimation Stations in your classroom. Why Are Estimation Stati......

Teaching middle school is no easy task. Teaching middle school math however can seem almost impossible to some (not me, but some). What if, on top of the middle school years being challenging behaviorally, emotionally, and academically, I told you that seventh grade is one of the most important years for students? In 7th grade, they enter the world of ratios and proportional relationships. Concepts like unit rate, percent increase, and equivalent ratios are like the foundation for more advanced topics such as algebraic expressions and linear functions. However, making these ideas stick with 7th grade students can be challenging. Why Math Worksheets Are Essential In this day and age, printable worksheets seem to have been replaced by technology. Don’t get me wrong; I love using technology well. However, worksheets or task cards are often underestimated. Grab the FREE Error Analysis Worksheets Here! They can be helpful tools for teaching seventh grade math ratios and proportional relati......