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Keep the Momentum in Math Class!
3 Engaging Activities to Increase Math Skills
Initials Math - To start with, a sheet is given to each student who has problems aligned with a math topic. Instead of solving their sheets, students solve the questions of their classmates. A student can only complete one question per sheet, signing their initials beside the answer. This activity continues until all the questions on each sheet have been answered. Playing Initials among students not only rejuvenates math skills but also builds trust in one another.
Math Bingo - Have the math questions on a BINGO sheet distributed to students and call out the answers every 5 minutes. See if students can. correctly answer the questions and complete a BINGO!
Algebra Stacks - Algebra math stacks activity by EAI Education is a perfect tool for students who love algebra in high school. It consists of 60 cards, of which 20 are starter cards and 40 are match cards. In this activity, the players draw match cards in their turns unless they find an equal starter card which they place on the match card. Once a three-card stack is made, it can be collected, and the person with the most stack card, in the end, wins the game. It is a fun game that gives a perfect environment for students to be competitive and test their skills.
More Great Ideas to Use This Year
ChatGPT
If you haven't tried this yet, YOU MUST! This is the equivalent of asking a mathematics teacher any question you want, only it is via text through a chat. Example: "Act as an expert mathematician and tell me the steps required to teach 12th- grade students this question: (copy and paste your question here.) This works for anything and everything you can think of.
Small-Group Work
Find a way to implement small-group work throughout the week. This could consist of allowing students to work in small-groups to complete a worksheet, but the amount of time that you spend with the students that need you the most is where the value of small-group work really comes in. Make it a weekly routine and watch yoru struggling students begin to thrive!
Real-World Problem Solving
Have students work in small groups to identify and research a problem in their community, such as traffic congestion or water conservation. Then, have them use math skills to analyze the problem and propose a solution. Not only will students deepen their understanding of math concepts, but they will also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and make a positive impact in their community."
