Open middle math

I’m so excited to share that after years in the making, my book Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6 – 12 is finally done! I wrote Open Middle Math to help teachers facilitate powerful conversations around engaging problems that help students understand and love mathematics. I wanted to tell you…

10 quick tips on how to teach middle school math. Ideas that middle school math teachers can put into action today. Also includes a link to grab a middle school math teacher starter pack. Read more on the blog now. #makesenseofmath

Are you looking for an exponent activity for your 6th grade math students? This exponent card game is your answer!

If you’re reading this blog post, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re also a big fan of the kinds of problems on Open Middle, a site I co-founded with Nanette Johnson and run with help from Bryan Anderson, Zack Miller, and Dan Luevanos. In case you aren’t familiar with Open Middle, it’s a website…

Teach math and critical thinking using Open Middle and Google Jamboard. Using Jamboard allows students to show their thinking.

Could you use a few ideas for emergency sub plans for middle school math? This blog post has several suggestions for getting those middle school math sub plans ready:-) From problem solving to color by numbers to number puzzles to digital math activities (and more). Access a few FREE middle school math resources through this blog post.

Free, printable low floor high ceiling problems used in a co-op class setting for kids between the ages of 9 and 14. Based on math problems from youcubed.org.

Hey there, middle and high school math teachers! Are you keeping math real in your classes? Read 4 tips for incorporating real world in math into your plans. Examples will include using relevant examples - not those old textbook problems, selecting realistic numbers, opening up an authentic discussion, and listening to the interests and needs of your unique students. Best of all, you can subscribe to receive 10 free newsletters for middle and high school students! Real world math for the…

I'm excited about trying out this five arrows puzzle with my students when we start back to school next week! Can you rearrange the four arrows to form five