STEMersions are rich problem based tasks that integrate a real life occupation with a math skill. Students are required to make a recommendation and use the evidence and analysis from their calculations to support their decision. Answers will vary! These higher order thinking tasks are available for grades 3-12 and are a favorite staple for […]
Drive Instruction – Cloud Based Math Instruction
The first wave of Drive Instruction is officially complete and now it’s time for a giveaway! Over 8,000 pages of editable instructional content that live in the cloud or as PDFs. A complete suite of resources from Fractions to Series. My whole curriculum bundles are now completely comprehensive and have everything a 21st Century teacher […]
Adventure – International Math Activities
Adventures are skill practice assignments that incorporate international data, sites and culture. As students choose problems to solve, they uncover clues about the mystery country they are in. They are available from grades 3-12, but can be implemented a bit differently to accommodate each age group. Adventures can be found a la cart at TpT […]
Whodunnit – Engaging Math Activities
“They are begging me for more!” Have you ever tried a Whodunnit? Simple print and play skill practice activities that get students out of their seat to solve a mystery similar to the board game Clue! Print, hang and watch them go! Now each Whodunnit features an alternate ending to avoid period-to-period spoilers and elementary […]
CSI – Engaging Math Review
“My students have NEVER been more ENGAGED! SO FUN! Perfect Review!” Have you ever tried a CSI activity? Captivating review assignments where investigators encounter six crime scenes, uncover clues and apprehend a criminal. While students solve each crime scene, they answer challenging questions around a given topic. Now each CSI features a grading rubric. 100+ […]
Boot Camp – Differentiated Math Skill Practice
“This was the first year I used a Boot Camp. It was a game changer!” Have you ever tried a Boot Camp? Differentiated, leveled skill practice assignments that require students to show mastery before being promoted in rank. There are currently 37 Boot Camp topics (Grades 3-12) to choose from with more Geometry and Elementary […]
Bringing Culture Into High School
There’s much to learn from 2016. Today, it is clear we may be in for a turbulent few months and this will seep into the classroom. As a solution to this, TeachersPayTeachers has started an initiative #TPTClassroomCommunity. The aim is to cultivate resources and house conversation around classroom issues like Character Education. They’ve created a new […]
A How-To-Guide for Creating your own 21st Century Math Projects
Over the years, many people have asked for some advice to develop their own 21st Century Math Projects so I thought I’d try to articulate what I try to do to help with your own project planning! I believe that three key elements need to be in place for a super strong math project or lesson. Real World […]
CSI: Elementary is Coming!
Stay tuned this summer. After a bajillion requests I’ve decided to piece together an Elementary version of my CSI units. The focus will be on 4th and 5th Grade Common Core Standards and the topics from those years. It’s coming. It shall be epic. The units will be: 1. Problem Solving with Addition and Subtraction2. […]
Clark Creative Math Philosophy
Many people have asked for some advice to develop their own 21st Century Math Projects so I thought I’d Check out some stuff! try to articulate what I try to do to help with your own project planning! I believe that three key elements need to be in place for a super strong math project or lesson. […]
