Each year, I find that I have such a huge divide in my classroom as far as mastering 5th grade math skills: students who get it and could teach it, students who could get it from some quality (and sometimes additional) instruction, and students that need major intervention and cannot focus during whole group because of attention or because of gaps in knowledge and … [Read more...] about Guided Math in Upper Elementary (Free Math Centers Included!)
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Data Tracking {A Fun & Delicious Way to Track Data}
All year I have been trying to think of a way to make data tracking fun and engaging for my students. My students are a lower group this year, so I needed a tracking system that was super easy and super motivating at the same time. After seeing a cupcake printout in the copy room, I had a great idea to design a tracking system around cupcakes! I worked with my good … [Read more...] about Data Tracking {A Fun & Delicious Way to Track Data}