As students progress through their academic journey, they will eventually be faced with standardized tests. These tests play a crucial role in determining a student’s academic progress and potential future opportunities. One subject that is heavily emphasized in standardized tests is math. In this article, we will explore some tips and strategies for 7th-grade students […]
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Building Problem-solving Skills for 7th-Grade Math
Mathematics is a subject that requires problem-solving skills to excel. In 7th grade, students begin to encounter more complex math concepts, and the ability to analyze and solve problems becomes increasingly important. Building problem-solving skills for math not only helps students to master math concepts but also prepares them for success in higher-level math courses […]
Get Outside! Measuring Side Lengths to Determine the Perimeter of Polygons
Whether inside or outside the house, we travel different distances. We commute, we travel, we drive. We go to all sorts of places through straight paths or zigzags, or around something. The simplest act we do to go somewhere is to walk. Walking is something common that almost all of us can and know how […]
Creating a Ruler with 1 Inch, ½ Inch, and ¼ Inch Intervals
A ruler is a handy measuring device for getting length measurements either in the metric system or customary system. I am pretty sure that if you ask your students the contents of their pencil case or their school kit, a ruler is a necessity together with the pens, pencils, erasers, and scissors. You’d think that […]
Placing Fractions on a Number Line using Pizza Slices
When teaching fractions, students may still be confused in understanding the size of fractions. A child may be intimidated that fractions are composed of different numbers and symbols to represent one value, when until now, numbers have been whole. But we’ve got a great way for placing fractions on a number line by using something […]