“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+ […]
Category: middle school math
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 […]
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. […]
Adventure vs. STEM-ersion vs. Both
Alright Math Friends! I have launched two new worksheet concepts that will cover ordinary topics, but they will have their own unique flairs! You can download both for free. Please vote in the poll on the right. The one that has more interest I will probably run with! Click Me First! Noooo! Me first! […]
Holly Jolly Trig — Pythagorean Math Project
What happens if Santa has an untimely hamstring injury just days before the big night? Chaos. Utter chaos. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will plan and accommodate Santa so Christmas doesn’t get cancelled. Name: Holly Jolly Trig Don’t be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins! Suggested Grade Level: 7-12 (Geometry skills) Math Concepts: Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Interdisciplinary Connections: Distance, Engineering Teaching […]
CSI: Algebra Second Edition Now LIVE
If you have downloaded an Electronic Book that looks like this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Please go redownload it! (There is a SURPRISE IN THE ZIP FILE) What I realized now that I’m most of the way through my 4 CSI book is that I’ve gotten a lot better at certain things. CSI: Algebra was my first born […]
Business Valuation for Sharks — Shark Tank Inspired Financial Literacy Project
Bringing the Entrepreneurial Spirit to your Classroom! I might only watch one TV show. So what? It’s the coolest show on the planet — Shark Tank! This 21st Century Math Project takes students on an entrepreneurial journey that will help them understand some of the basics of small business finance. It was also the landslide winner in […]
CSI Pre-Algebra is Now Live!
Coming to an Electronic Teacher Resource Store Near You! CSI: Pre-Algebra has arrived. I’ve been asked by a number of lower grades teacher about making something for them. It is nearly ready to go so be prepared to defend the world against the world conquering device! So here it is!Each unit can be purchased separately or […]
Design a Zoo — Integrated Geometry Area & Perimeter Project
While your Justin Beiber lovers may not be willing to admit it… they like doing assignments with ostriches on them. It’s just a fact. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will plan and accommodate animals from all around the world. Turn your 7th period into a zoo. Studies show increased engagement in math when ostriches are […]
The Game of Life — Financial Literacy — Real World Math Project
A pure real world 21st Century Math Project that can work for a lot of different ages! Real world math projects are one of the most sought after resources. In my opinion, most everything I do is a real world math projects, but when most teachers want a REAL WORLD MATH PROJECT they are looking for something […]
