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Mathigon - Philip Legner

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4 to 12
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Mathigon is a free, interactive online mathematics platform that offers interactive resources and courses to help students practice and learn math concepts. Interactive activities include...more
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Mathigon is a free, interactive online mathematics platform that offers interactive resources and courses to help students practice and learn math concepts. Interactive activities include a timeline of mathematics that shares mathematical achievements from the Stone Age through modern times and Factris, a geometric game similar to Tetris. Courses include concepts in geometry, algebra, and probability, organized by grade level from middle to high school. Mathigon integrates with features in Polypad, reviewed here including lesson plans and additional interactive activities.

tag(s): angles (52), charts and graphs (196), exponents (41), functions (61), geometric shapes (153), inequalities (28), integers (26), logic (166), manipulatives (14), origami (15), probability (132), problem solving (275), puzzles (163), ratios (53), simulations (48), statistics (129), tangrams (9), timelines (60), variables (21)

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Offer Mathigon puzzles or explorations as a choice activity for early finishers or enrichment blocks. Use Mathigon activities as a math station for students to explore concepts (fractions, area, transformations) before direct instruction. Have students manipulate visuals, make predictions, and discuss patterns they notice.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education - Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

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4 to 12
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through...more
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning. The site includes lesson ideas, classroom activities, and programs that connect art, architecture, and STEAM subjects while encouraging inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Teachers can explore design-based lessons, virtual activities, and professional development opportunities that demonstrate how to integrate architecture into subjects such as math, science, social studies, and visual arts. Many of the resources focus on interactive projects where students analyze patterns, geometry, and structures while learning about the work and legacy of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

tag(s): architecture (83), critical thinking (179), inquiry (34), patterns (82), professional development (318), STEM (370)

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After learning about Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style, have students design their own home using graph paper or a digital design tool such as Tinkercad, reviewed here. Show students images of Wright's buildings from the website and discuss their unique features. Then have them take a walk around the school or neighborhood and have students sketch or photograph buildings while identifying shapes, patterns, and design elements. Using simple materials such as index cards, cardboard, or LEGO bricks, challenge students to design and build a small structure. Students can test the strength and stability of their designs while learning basic engineering concepts.

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Polypad - Amplified Education

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K to 12
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Polypad is like a digital playground for K-12 mathematics, offering an extensive collection of interactive virtual manipulatives. This free platform allows students to explore abstract...more
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Polypad is like a digital playground for K-12 mathematics, offering an extensive collection of interactive virtual manipulatives. This free platform allows students to explore abstract concepts through a highly visual, tactile interface that uses tiles for geometry, algebra, fractions, and data science. Users can drag and drop objects such as prime factor tiles, fraction bars, and 3D polyhedra that fold and unfold onto a blank canvas. The tool includes unique features such as a balance scale for solving equations, logic gates for introductory coding, and a "music and sonification" tool that turns geometric properties into audible tones. While students can experiment without an account, a free teacher account unlocks access to a large lesson library, the ability to author custom activities, the ability to toggle specific toolbars to focus student attention, and the ability to save or share canvases via unique links.

tag(s): charts and graphs (196), fractions (179), functions (61), geometric shapes (153), logic (166), manipulatives (14), number sense (74), patterns (82), probability (132)

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Transform a standard lesson on probability and data into an interactive experiment by having students use the built-in dice, coins, and spinners to collect real-time data sets. For a middle school math project, students can run simulations on the canvas to compare theoretical and experimental probability, then use the data science tools to generate and analyze frequency charts instantly. After identifying patterns in their results, students can summarize their findings by creating a collaborative digital board with Padlet, reviewed here, where they post screenshots of their most surprising outcomes. To further extend the learning, ask students to record a quick explanation of their probability fairness test using the Chrome Capture screen recorder, reviewed here, and share it with their peers for feedback.

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Magnifying Metacognition: Reclaiming the the "Messy Middle" in Math Instruction - TeachersFirst

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4 to 8
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This blog highlights the importance of metacognition in math instruction. It encourages teachers to embrace the "messy middle," where students think, reason, and make sense of problems...more
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This blog highlights the importance of metacognition in math instruction. It encourages teachers to embrace the "messy middle," where students think, reason, and make sense of problems rather than rushing to answers. It explains how metacognitive habits deepen understanding, strengthen problem-solving skills, and support social-emotional learning and a growth mindset. The article also offers practical strategies such as math journals, digital reflections, process-focused rubrics, and self-assessments to help students monitor their thinking and build confidence as mathematicians.

tag(s): social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)

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Model a math problem by verbalizing every step of your thinking. Then have students work in pairs, taking turns solving a new problem while narrating their thoughts. Present an image, graph, or number pattern, and have students list their observations and questions before performing any calculations. Give students a rubric that emphasizes reasoning, strategy choice, and perseverance rather than just the correct answer. Have them self-score and discuss their scores with a partner. Have students design their own multi-step math problem, explain why it is challenging, and write out a "thought process guide" showing how to approach it.
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Mobius Math Academy - Mobius

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K to 12
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Mobius is a math curriculum that includes AI features to personalize and guide students. The free version is available for solo users in grades 1-12. Begin by creating a parent ...more
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Mobius is a math curriculum that includes AI features to personalize and guide students. The free version is available for solo users in grades 1-12. Begin by creating a parent or student account and choosing learning goals. As the student begins answering questions, the difficulty level will adapt based on their responses. Users with free accounts can access all content either by grade level or content topics.

tag(s): angles (52), artificial intelligence (300), assessment (144), decimals (94), division (109), factoring (29), fractions (179), geometric shapes (153), multiplication (133), patterns (82), probability (132)

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Mobius is an excellent tool to share with students for reinforcing, practicing, or extending math skills. Share this resource with parents for students to practice at home, or include Mobius as part of a math learning station for individual student practice. Mobius is ideal for advanced students to practice and learn math at their own pace, as well as for struggling students to receive additional practice with math skills. Mobius encourages students to spend at least forty-five minutes weekly completing activities, asks students to record their time spent, and encourages them to continue by creating personalized certificates of completion at Canva for Education, reviewed here.

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Open Culture Free Online Courses - Open Culture, LLC

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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities,...more
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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities, social sciences, computer science, mathematics, history, art, and world languages. The listings include downloadable audio and video lectures, MOOCs, and audit options, making it a flexible resource for advanced learners, enrichment, or flipped-classroom models. Teachers can use these courses to supplement curriculum topics, assign independent enrichment activities, or provide whole-class explorations for upper-grade students. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): art history (104), artificial intelligence (300), artists (100), business (50), civil war (145), coding (109), computers (115), cultures (292), engineering (141), environment (254), politics (124), psychology (60), religions (120), shakespeare (98), sociology (24), world war 1 (87), world war 2 (169)

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Choose short university lectures related to your current unit (e.g., history, literature, or psychology). Have students summarize key takeaways and connect them to class topics. Assign a relevant Open Culture lecture for homework, then use class time for guided discussion, problem-solving, or creative applications of the concept. Form small groups where students take different Open Culture courses and share summaries or key insights with the class, encouraging collaboration and exposure to diverse subjects.

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Free Printable Worksheets for Teachers - Wayground (formerly Quizzizz)

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K to 12
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating...more
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating a free account, teachers can access materials across subjects such as math, science, social studies, social emotional learning, fine arts, world languages, reading and writing, and typing. Resources can be downloaded as printable worksheets or launched as interactive quizzes. When using quizzes, teachers can preview, assign, or run live sessions with options for student-led or teacher-led modes. Assignment features allow customization of settings such as timing, attempts, accommodations, question order, answer visibility, and game elements like power-ups and leaderboards. Educators can also create their own content, including assessments, lessons, interactive videos, or passages, with flexible question types and privacy settings for classroom or school use.

tag(s): charts and graphs (196), critical thinking (179), data (213), equations (132), game based learning (304), grammar (139), grammar review (33), matter (51), sign language (16), social and emotional learning (195)

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Students can either complete the worksheet or the quiz on Wayground. When completing a worksheet, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking/understanding of the concept. Students can create their own problems for a quiz on Wayground.

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Winter Medley: Explore & Extend - Math At Home

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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 5th-grade students. The sets include: Expressions, Equations, and Volume; Place Value and Decimals; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions;...more
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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 5th-grade students. The sets include: Expressions, Equations, and Volume; Place Value and Decimals; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions; Division and Decimals; a Summer Medley: Explore and Extend; and more. Each set contains activities with audio explanations, a printable Google Doc, and a Reference for Educators.

tag(s): decimals (94), division (109), equations (132), fractions (179), geometric shapes (153), multiplication (133), volume (35)

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Students can participate in the activities posted on Math At Home. Students can create division problems to be added to a Blooket, reviewed here. Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to compare and contrast multiplication and division.

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Winter Medley: Explore and Extend - Math At Home

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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 3rd-grade students. The sets include: Addition and Subtraction Patterns, Introduction to Multiplication, Multiplication, Division, Area,...more
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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 3rd-grade students. The sets include: Addition and Subtraction Patterns, Introduction to Multiplication, Multiplication, Division, Area, Geometry, Summer Medley: Explore and Extend, and more. Each set contains activities with audio explanations, a printable Google Doc, and a Reference for Educators.

tag(s): addition (137), division (109), geometric shapes (153), measurement (127), multiplication (133), patterns (82), subtraction (118)

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Students can participate in the activities posted on Math At Home. Students can use Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to create a comic strip teaching how to multiply. Students can create problems to solve using Kahoot!, reviewed here.

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Math at Home - Grade 4 - Math Learning Center

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3 to 5
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 4 offers a free, no-login collection of thoughtfully organized activity sets designed for students, families, and teachers. The site...more
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 4 offers a free, no-login collection of thoughtfully organized activity sets designed for students, families, and teachers. The site groups activities into themed sets such as Multiplicative Thinking, Multidigit Multiplication & Early Division, Fractions & Decimals, Addition, Subtraction & Measurement, Geometry & Measurement, and Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions, plus seasonal "Explore & Extend" medleys like Spring and Summer. These interactive routines engage students with concepts such as multiplication strategies, division (including remainders), fraction equivalence, decimal relationships, addition and subtraction with place value, measurement, geometry (including area, perimeter, angles, and symmetry), data representation, and more. This structure supports deep conceptual understanding, encourages flexible problem-solving, and enriches learning across grade-appropriate math domains.

tag(s): addition (137), angles (52), area (54), charts and graphs (196), data (213), decimals (94), division (109), fractions (179), geometric shapes (153), measurement (127), multiplication (133), perimeter (21), place value (43), subtraction (118), symmetry (32)

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From the Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions set, have students collect class data (favorite lunch items, number of pets, etc.), create bar graphs or line plots using LiveGap Charts. Choose one of the math games or problem challenges from the Grade 4 sets (such as fraction, multiplication, or geometry activities). Have students solve the problem, then explain their strategy using words, pictures, or equations. Extend the activity by asking students to create a new problem using the same math skill and trade with a partner.

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Math at Home - Grade 2 - Math Learning Center

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K to 3
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 2 page provides an engaging, no-login, free resource packed with activity "sets" that align with key second-grade math topics and support...more
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 2 page provides an engaging, no-login, free resource packed with activity "sets" that align with key second-grade math topics and support blended or virtual learning. Each set, such as "Figure the Facts," "Place Value & Measurement," "Addition & Subtraction Within 100," "Geometry," and others, is structured around problem-solving routines like Which One Doesn't Belong?, Guess My Rule, Today's Number, and What Comes Next? that promote deep mathematical thinking and multiple solution paths. These activities cover concepts such as addition and subtraction (with fluency to 20 and within 100), place value up to 1,000, measurement, patterns, geometry, and data, encouraging visual modeling, reasoning, and student conversations.

tag(s): addition (137), data (213), fractions (179), game based learning (304), geometric shapes (153), measurement (127), patterns (82), problem solving (275), subtraction (118)

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Have students work in pairs to complete a "Figure the Facts" activity from the site. Encourage them to explain two different ways to solve the same problem and present their reasoning to the class. Using the "Place Value & Measurement" section, create a set of number cards and clue cards (e.g., "My number has 3 tens and 4 ones"). Students can match numbers to clues, then design their own cards for classmates to solve. Use the "Geometry" set to review shapes and their attributes. Send students on a classroom or playground "shape hunt," taking notes or making quick sketches of real-world examples of each shape they find.

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Math at Home- Kindergarten - Math Learning Center

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K to 1
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The Math at Home - Kindergarten page, part of The Math Learning Center's free "Math at Home" series, offers a rich selection of engaging math activities, games, and printable practice...more
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The Math at Home - Kindergarten page, part of The Math Learning Center's free "Math at Home" series, offers a rich selection of engaging math activities, games, and printable practice materials specifically designed for young learners. Organized into thematic sets--such as "Numbers to 5 & 10," "Double, Add & Subtract," and seasonal "Medley" explorations, the site encourages hands-on, pattern-rich learning around counting, addition and subtraction, geometry, measurement, and data, all available without registration and framed to build math confidence and exploratory thinking.

tag(s): addition (137), counting (66), game based learning (304), geometric shapes (153), measurement (127), numbers (120), patterns (82), place value (43), preK (322), subtraction (118)

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Students can complete a page from the Kindergarten printable practice book available on the Math at Home site, then hunt around the classroom or home to find objects that match the numbers or shapes they worked with. Using the Math at Home "Digital Scavenger Hunt" activity, have children explore a Google Slides scavenger hunt to locate and identify math tools or representations (like dice or ten-frames). Take a "math walk" around the classroom or outdoors, where kids can count and compare real-world objects like steps, chairs, or leaves.
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Math & Statistics Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations

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K to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics...more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics include area and perimeter, fractions, linear equations, unit rates, and probability, and encourage users to interact by dragging blocks, moving sliders, and using other interactive tools. Each resource includes information on standards, sample learning goals, and inclusive features. Create a free account to access teaching resources with tips, suggestions for classroom use, and more.

tag(s): area (54), charts and graphs (196), circuits (20), decimals (94), equations (132), estimation (36), fractions (179), functions (61), numbers (120), probability (132), problem solving (275), simulations (48), STEM (370)

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Introduce PhET simulations during a math station rotation or as a flipped learning module. For a flipped lesson, assign students a specific simulation, such as Area Model Multiplication, to explore at home, allowing them to build conceptual familiarity before entering the classroom. During in-class station rotations, set up a "Discovery Lab" where students use the simulations to test hypotheses and solve challenges. Once they master a concept, have them use Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here to record a short video explaining their mathematical reasoning as they manipulate the tools. These recordings serve as a powerful formative assessment, showing exactly how a student arrived at an answer. To further extend the activity, have students post their videos or screenshots to a shared Padlet, reviewed here as a gallery walk. Asking students to share their thinking with others allows peers to see different strategies for solving the same problem and develop their own methods.

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Math Transformations - Math Transformations

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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers...more
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations: Fractions and Decimals, Expressions and Equations, Ratios and Proportional Reasoning and Functions, The Number System, High School Math, and Math Choice Boards. Each of these subtopics lists the grade band.

tag(s): base ten (5), blogs (77), counting (66), decimals (94), equations (132), fractions (179), manipulatives (14), numbers (120), order of operations (32), ratios (53)

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Students can use the Math Choice Boards that are created and use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite activity. Students can complete the activities listed on the website. Students can create their own step-by-step directions to solve problems using Book Creator, reviewed here.

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Math By The Pixel - Math By The Pixel

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9 to 12
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Math By The Pixel provides free math videos and printable worksheets for students studying algebra, geometry, and calculus. All worksheets are available in PDF format, and the video...more
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Math By The Pixel provides free math videos and printable worksheets for students studying algebra, geometry, and calculus. All worksheets are available in PDF format, and the video lessons range from short explanations to longer, more detailed instructions. The site also includes a calculator section with free online tools that guide students step by step through problem-solving, making it a helpful resource for independent practice and review.

tag(s): calculators (36), problem solving (275)

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Students can watch the videos and complete the worksheets that are featured on the site. Students can create their own videos demonstrating step-by-step instructions to solve problems using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Play a short Math By The Pixel video that aligns with your current topic. After viewing, have students complete a quick pair-share discussing one new strategy or reminder they learned.
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Aktan Education - Aktan Education

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10 to 12
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The Aktan Education (Aktaned) YouTube channel offers a curated set of playlists dedicated to enhancing students' skills for standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT, with a particular...more
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The Aktan Education (Aktaned) YouTube channel offers a curated set of playlists dedicated to enhancing students' skills for standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT, with a particular focus on math prep. Covering topics such as common SAT math traps, ACT strategy drills, and essential pre-calculus skills, the channel presents brief, high-impact video shorts and tutorials designed to clarify tricky concepts and support efficient problem-solving. Teachers can use these playlists to introduce strategies, reinforce classroom lessons, or provide students with bite-sized refreshers on frequently tested topics. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): test prep (71)

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After watching a video on SAT or ACT math traps, students can work in small groups to create their own "trap" multiple-choice questions with misleading answers. Groups exchange questions and explain how to spot and avoid the trap. Assign students different Aktaned videos to watch independently. Each student then teaches their topic to a small group using a whiteboard or slide deck made with Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Edu reviewed here. Set up stations with practice problems featured in the Aktaned videos. Have students rotate through stations, applying the strategy introduced in the video and timing themselves to simulate test conditions.

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Mathematics Instructional Plans - Virginia Department of Education

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K to 8
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Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Math Standards of Learning. They provide examples of how to teach required knowledge and skills...more
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Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Math Standards of Learning. They provide examples of how to teach required knowledge and skills from Kindergarten through Grade 8, as well as Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra Functions and Data Analysis. Each grade level includes the standard along with a lesson or activity available as a Word document or PDF. These lessons outline the strand, topic, primary and related standards, materials, vocabulary, student and teacher actions, assessment ideas, extensions and connections, and strategies for differentiation.

tag(s): charts and graphs (196), computational thinking (45), data (213), estimation (36), geometric shapes (153), measurement (127), numbers (120), probability (132)

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Students can participate in the lessons and activities available on the site. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking when solving the math problems. Finally, students can create their own assessment by using Baamboozle, reviewed here.
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Math Medic - Math Medic

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6 to 12
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Math Medic is a free, student-centered resource hub created by veteran high school teachers that offers daily, customizable lesson plans across a range of high school mathematics courses...more
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Math Medic is a free, student-centered resource hub created by veteran high school teachers that offers daily, customizable lesson plans across a range of high school mathematics courses -- from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus and Statistics. It promotes an "Experience First, Formalize Later" (EFFL) learning model, engaging students in real-world, exploratory activities before guiding them toward formal mathematical concepts and notation. With a free subscription, teachers get access to ready-to-print lessons, student-friendly guided notes, answer keys, pacing guides, and slides for instruction. Paid add-ons include a robust assessment platform for homework, quizzes, tests, and AP review materials aligned with curriculum activities. Additionally, teachers can attend in-person or online EFFL workshops to support implementation.

tag(s): charts and graphs (196), coordinates (18), data (213), equations (132), exponents (41), flipped learning (9), functions (61), geometric shapes (153), integers (26), polynomials (23), probability (132), quizzes (91), statistics (129), symmetry (32), Teacher Utilities (214)

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Begin class with the "Experience First" task from a Math Medic lesson to spark curiosity and promote collaborative problem-solving. Let students explore patterns or make conjectures before introducing formal math concepts. Distribute the student-friendly guided notes provided with each lesson to keep learners engaged while promoting active participation and organized thinking during instruction. Use the editable slide decks and pacing guides to adjust lesson pace or depth based on your students' needs. These can also help scaffold concepts for struggling learners or extend challenges for advanced students. Share lesson slides or discovery tasks in advance or after class for flipped learning or catch-up. This allows students to review content at their own pace while staying aligned with classroom instruction. Turn lesson examples into group tasks where students work collaboratively to solve and present their findings, promoting mathematical communication and reasoning.

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VideoTutor - VideoTutor

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2 to 12
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This AI-powered platform creates engaging, animated explainer videos from your simple prompt or image. VideoTutor primarily covers STEM and language topics and is especially helpful...more
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This AI-powered platform creates engaging, animated explainer videos from your simple prompt or image. VideoTutor primarily covers STEM and language topics and is especially helpful for students preparing for standardized tests, such as the ACT and SATs; however, the site also offers explainer videos on addition facts for students as young as second grade. Begin by creating an account and "check in" to receive two credits each day. Earn additional credits by referring others to earn free credits. Create a video by adding a prompt to explain a topic or uploading an image to explain. VideoTutor creates your video, ready to watch, download, or share. Use the chat feature that is next to the video to ask questions and receive additional support. Sign in to VideoTutor with your email or Google. Members can generate videos in English or Chinese.

tag(s): STEM (370), test prep (71), tutorials (50)

In the Classroom

Share this resource with students as a helpful tool for studying for standardized tests or as a support aid for your current curriculum. Share helpful videos on your class website or create a collection of videos using Wakelet, reviewed here to have readily available for student use. Extend student learning by asking them to create tutorials to share with their classmates using Powtoon, reviewed here.

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Practice Course 6th Grade Math - Khan Academy

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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and...more
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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and other standards. Covering key topics such as ratios, division of fractions, negative numbers, expressions and equations, geometry (including area, surface area, and volume), and data analysis, it delivers clear, step-by-step instruction paired with instant feedback. Teachers can assign specific lessons, monitor student progress in real time, and customize learning paths, making it an ideal resource for differentiated instruction, flipped classrooms, and remedial support.

tag(s): area (54), data (213), differentiation (92), equations (132), exponents (41), flipped learning (9), fractions (179), geometric shapes (153), personalized learning (13), ratios (53), volume (35)

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After studying ratios, send students on a classroom or home scavenger hunt to find and record real-life ratio examples (e.g., ingredients, measurements, objects). They can then create word problems based on their findings. Have students apply their knowledge of fraction division by scaling recipes up or down to practice their skills. They can write out the steps, show their work with visual models, and present how they adjusted quantities to serve different groups. Using Khan's lessons on surface area, have students create 3D models from nets using paper or cardstock. They can calculate and compare surface area and volume, and explain how changing dimensions affect each measurement.

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