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Math Trivia: Jeopardy Style for Decimals

I needed to come up with a more entertaining strategy for reviewing decimal concepts.  This is an area that some of my students certainly need to focus on. Soooo, I developed this jeopardy style powerpoint that can be used in class as a review OR a classroom competition.  This really depends on your preference. Click on the image below to learn more about this product! 

 

How Do You Teach Geometry?

I usually begin my geometry unit with an introduction to polygons. 

First we discuss the different types of polygons.

The students have a great time using their creativity drawing

polygons and non-polygons on this t chart!

Throughout our Geometry Unit of Study, students see over 30 different vocabulary charts posted such as the words in the picture below...

 

They also have a personal chart...

If students complete the "Geometry Genius" assessment correctly,

they receive the "Geometry Genius" award.

To learn more about purchasing this unit, click on the picture below!

 Download PanickedTeacherWordFractions

This is a fun activity that students can complete using any vocabulary or spelling words, or just while reading a book!  They get points for finding words that they can reduce, or for lower grades words that have 1/2!  They can play against someone or do it for a sponge activity:) Hope you like and this makes you less panicked!

 

Equivalent Fractions

Students love seeing who can come up with the most equivalent fractions using this circle map (thinking map)!  How do you teach equivalent fractions?
Download PanickedTeacher's 1_2 circle map

Math Word Problem Template

Download Panicked Teacher Problem Solving Template

Students can use this template to gain a deeper understanding of problem solving.

Fraction Warm Up

Students use their creativity to draw fractions in different ways in this fraction warm-up lesson.
Download Fraction Warm Up

Students have fun making a book order "wish list" and practicing addition/subtraction skills.

Download Book Order Math

Obtuse/Acute/Right Angles

 
Students find angles in their environment. 

Download Angles

Origami Helps Student's Concentration Skills

This is a great site for free origami.  Research shows that origami helps studentsfollow directions, increase focus and concentration, and develops spatial and temporal awareness to overall increase cognitive abilities. Students can complete an origami project and then journal about it.

Click on the picture about to go to Canon's free resources for student origami projects.