Middle School Math Moments (now Cognitive Cardio Math)

In my early years of teaching, I didn't always know what to say when students told me they didn't have time to do their homework (other than something like, "You must have had some time between 4:00 and 9:00!). There were all kinds of reasons - they had sports practice or a lesson, or they had to go to their brother's or sister's game/practice/event of some kind; or their parents took them shopping or out to eat. At that time I had one child (who was 2 when I started teaching), so I didn't have the experience from a parent's point of view of making sure I was getting my kids to their activities, getting done all the house-related things, and also making sure they were getting their homework done. This made it a little difficult for me to relate to the students' situations, but I tried to help them think about how much time they did have to do their work. Being involved in activities definitely reduces time for schoolwork, but it doesn't mean t...

Hard to believe that we're approaching the end of October!! I made this cross number puzzle to use with fast finishers over the next couple of weeks:-)  Hope you can use it! Click to access on new site       Have a great week!

All problems can now be found here, on my new site:  https://cognitivecardiomath.com/free-resource-center/ This one's a quick Halloween-themed logic puzzle. I hope you can use it! To access all Problem of the Week free resources, click  here !

All problems are now on my new site:  https://cognitivecardiomath.com/free-resource-center/ Time for Problem of the Week, #13!  Part A of this week's problem asks students to write an algebraic equation for a situation (students will need to use 2 variables). In Parts B and C, they need to substitute the given information into their equation to solve.  An extension for students who finish early - ask them to "create" a bracelet that will cost a specific dollar amount. Click here to access. To access all of the past Problem of the Weeks, click here !

In case you haven't found these on Instagram or Facebook, here are the dates as mathematical expressions for the coming week:-)

All problems are now on my new site:  https://cognitivecardiomath.com/free-resource-center/