Hands-On Math

This board is dedicated to hands-on math activities for the middle school or high school math classroom - including card games, card sorts, projects, and more. #handsonlearning #math
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9 Alternative Ways to Use OMG Cards
Old Math Guy is a super fun card game for secondary math students! Whether you have one set or ALL the sets, you may be looking for some others ways to use this valuable resource. Many teachers have reached out and shared that they simply use the cards as an awesome matching activity instead of a cooperative learning game similar to Old Maid. I've shared this great idea as well as 8 more fun ways to use OMG cards in your math classroom!
Discovery-Based Learning
To tap into my middle school math students’ prior knowledge, I love to begin a new topic with a discovery-based – or inquiry-based – activity. My discovery-based worksheets have been specially designed to engage students in learning that moves beyond traditional skills practice. Students develop a deeper understanding of the big idea and make connections between concepts. Click to read about why and how to implement discovery-based learning in your math classroom! By Free to Discover.
Reviewing Integers
Need ideas for reviewing integers with your middle school or high school math students? Learn about how I use manipulatives, story telling, partner practice, and games to reinforce integer rules at the beginning of the year with my eighth grade math students. By Free to Discover.
Free Order of Operations Scavenger Hunt
Get your middle school math students out of their seats and evaluating expressions using order of operations with this interactive scavenger hunt! Students will practice evaluating expressions involving integers. My students love this activity because it involves movement and collaboration while they practice. Excellent activity that students can practice independently while offering support to students who need the extra help. And it's free! #mathactivities
Algebra 1 Activities Bundle
Look no further for creative ways to practice Algebra One! This bundle includes all current and future Algebra 1 hands-on activities including scavenger hunts, card games, partner stations, task cards, and more! Free to Discover activities are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. These resources serve as a wonderful supplement to your Algebra curriculum - with topics such as factoring quadratics, simplifying radicals, and solving literal equations. #algebra1
Math Digital Scavenger Hunts for Google Drive
We're going digital! Hey math teachers, check out this set of math digital scavenger hunts for Google Drive. Created in Google Slides, these digital activities are great for remote learning or using technology in the classroom. Students engage in a drag and drop style scavenger hunt where one answer leads to the next and so on. There are a variety of topics available for middle school and high school math including exponent rules, solving equations, finding slope and more.
The Benefits of Card Sorts in Math Class
Card sorts are an excellent cooperative learning activity for middle school and high school math students needing to generalize and recognize mathematical rules. Click to read three benefits of using card sorts in math class. There is a link to a blog reader exclusive freebie - Systems of Linear Equations Card Sort. By Free to Discover.
20+ Ideas for Teaching with Math Task Cards
Check out this blog post for 20+ ideas for teaching with math task cards! Learn why task cards are awesome, how to use them, and scoop up some FREE resources. Task cards are terrific for middle school and high school math students. Activities can be collaborative, differentiated, and versatile. Great for stations, too! The best part is that task cards are often less overwhelming for students!
Slope from Two Points Digital Scavenger Hunt for Google Drive
Excellent resource for distance learning. Students will determine the slope of the line that passes through the 2 given points. This Google-friendly resource features a drag-and-drop style scavenger hunt in which one answer leads to the next and so on. Aligned to standards for 8th grade math and Algebra I. Middle school and high school math students will enjoy this motivating, self-checking math activity via their tech devices. Created by Free to Discover.
Transformations Cut and Paste Activity
Looking for your students to develop a strong understanding of geometric transformations? Check out this duo resource including a discovery worksheet and cut and paste activity. Students will understand the relationships between graphs and verbal descriptions of transformations. Perfect for eighth grade math or high school geometry. #transformations #handsonmath
Free to Discover Resources
Hey secondary math teacher! Are you looking for resources that are discovery-based, differentiation, or hands-on? Check out Free to Discover resources! These middle school and high school math resources provide teachers with a roadmap to effectively using inquiry in the classroom. Notes and homework are differentiated based on readiness and ability. Cooperative learning activities include card games, card sorts, cut and paste activities, holiday-themed practice, and more. #middleschoolmath
The Benefits of Card Sorts in Math Class
The Free to Discover blog will give you strategies and tips for teaching math to middle and high school students using differentiation and discovery.