In today’s tech-driven elementary classrooms, integrating digital math activities is essential for engaging students. Introducing interactive Google Sheets into your classrooms will provide a dynamic way to reinforce math skills,…
Elevate your Math Classroom with Literary Adventures Are you looking for innovative ways to make math more exciting for your students? Integrating captivating read alouds into my math lessons have…
Decimals often intimidate students in grades 3-6. By this unit in their educational journey, many have already struggled with fractions, place value, or multi-step problems…and decimals sometimes feels like an…
Word problems often cause frustration for students and teachers alike, but the struggle usually comes from misconceptions, not a lack of ability. Let’s spend a few minutes today to break…
We’ve all been there: you start explaining factors and multiples, and suddenly half your class needs a bathroom break. But teaching GCF and LCM doesn’t have to feel like pulling…
You’ve got a blank wall, a million things to do, and students who ask, “When will I ever use this?” Well, what if your wall could help you answer that…
Are you a dedicated math teacher constantly searching for high-quality math resources that truly engage your students and save you time? Your search ends here! Get ready, because the BIGGEST…
Often, we think of math as a subject dominated by numbers and equations. However, integrating literature into math instruction can transform the learning experience, making it more engaging, meaningful, and…
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about those perfect little gifts to send your students off on summer vacation with a smile….
It’s that awkward time of day – maybe your lesson wrapped up quicker than expected, you had a shift in your schedule, or you just need a way to keep…
Hi! I'm Paige, known as The Math Matrix. I have been a teacher for three years, in both a middle school and elementary school, ALWAYS teaching math, either as a special education teacher or a departmentalized general education teacher. Needless to say, math is my JAM and I can't wait to share with you tips, tricks, and resources to enhance your math teaching. Read More
