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In today’s episode, Noelle shares what the CRA (concrete, representational, and abstract) framework is and how to use it for students to grasp difficult math concepts. If you are looking to dive deeper into research-based instructional math strategies, then this episode will give you the start you need. Check back next week for part 2 of this series.
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All Access Membership
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In today’s episode, Noelle shares strategies for facilitating and encouraging higher-level thinking from your students. This starts with the types of questions you are asking and how you are asking them. Plus, these two quick hits can be implemented today.
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In today’s episode, Noelle discusses what unpacking math standards looks like by walking through our process at Maneuvering the Middle. She answers the question, “Why is lesson planning necessary?” Plus, a free lesson planning template for you!
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Math manipulatives can seem like extra work, but they are really the best way to introduce students to new mathematical concepts. In today’s episode, Noelle shares her favorite math manipulatives to teach concrete understanding of abstract concepts with a hands-on approach! Plus, she shares how to stretch your dollar with some budget ideas.
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All Access Math Curriculum
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Math Stations can solve many classroom challenges! They meet the needs of various learners, provide practice on spiraled concepts, and they put the responsibility of learning on the students. In today’s episode, Noelle discusses how to begin implementing stations by starting small and shares what best practices will keep your math stations on track.
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All Access Math Curriculum
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Should teachers assign homework? Teachers, parents, and researchers have been asking and answering this question for years. In today’s episode, Noelle dives into the academic pros and cons and social-emotional pros and cons of assigning homework to your students. If you are a teacher struggling with homework, then this episode is for you. Plus, find out the 5 questions you must ask yourself before you assign another homework assignment.
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October is just around the corner! While there are so many fun things that autumn brings, it can be a challenging month to be a teacher. In today’s episode, Noelle talks about why October is so difficult as a teacher and some tips to overcome these obstacles.
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All Access Math Curriculum
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Preparing for a substitute used to be so easy! Ha - I am joking, of course. We had no idea how easy it used to be. Now with COVID, quarantining, and technology, it can be pretty complicated. In today’s episode, Noelle talks about ways to prepare for a substitute today that will make your future self say thank you.
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Substitute Binder for Secondary
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We encounter math on a daily basis, but it can be challenging for students to connect what they learn in class to the outside world. In today’s episode, Noelle shares 4 ways to make math relevant and how to answer the age-old question, “When are we ever going to use this?”
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All Access Math Curriculum
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Teachers spend 8-10 hours a day at school, so we need to be prepared for anything and everything. We also want to keep students from having to make unnecessary trips to the office for things that we can easily store in our classroom. In today’s episode, Noelle talks about what items you MUST have in your classroom to survive (and none of them are school supplies.)
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All Access Math Curriculum
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The beginning of the school year is when we have the best intentions for how the school year will go. Let’s keep this positive energy up by committing to stop doing these 4 things. In today’s episode, Noelle dives deep into what is wasting your time and what you can do to fix it.
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All Access Math Curriculum
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Word problems can be a challenge to teach. Perhaps, it is because we are trying to teach students to problem-solve: think about, observe, investigate, and reason through situations. Which, in my opinion, is quite the task! In today’s episode, Noelle discusses why problem-solving is so important for our students and provides some strategies to get students thinking.
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All Access
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You may have the best routines and procedures planned for your classroom, but if you don’t teach students HOW to implement those routines, then you will not reap the benefits. In today’s episode, Noelle will share 5 steps to effectively teaching your students routines and procedures that will stick.
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Classroom Poster Pack
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The first day of school is upon us! Which has us asking - should I teach rules/expectations on that first day or do something fun? In today’s episode, Noelle shares how you can do both. Plus, we talk about which routines and procedures are the most important to teach your students.
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Classroom Poster Pack
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It is that time of year again: time to deck out our classrooms! Easily one of the best and most stressful parts of being a teacher. In today’s episode, Noelle shares the do’s and don’ts of classroom setup.
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Classroom Poster Pack
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If you are a teacher who is seeing the online teacher community buzzing with words like “grids” or “centers” and feel a little overwhelmed, then this post/episode is for you. Oftentimes, we see other teachers implement new strategies or techniques, and think to ourselves, “Should I be doing that too?” In today’s episode, Noelle discusses how to improve your classrooms using principles like the Flywheel Effect.
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All Access
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We are so excited to have Marissa McCarthy on the podcast! Marissa is an expert at differentiating and supporting students through rotations and small groups. In today’s episode, Noelle and Marissa discuss effective ways to use Maneuvering the Middle resources and why there is no reason to reinvent the wheel in teaching.
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In today’s episode, Noelle announces the launch of an all-inclusive membership for middle school math teachers: All Access. Find out what All Access is, how you can get it, and how it will help you be the best math teacher you can be.
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All Access
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Teachers have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it. Check out 3 tips for increasing your productivity and managing your workload. Develop a plan for how to manage your to-do list and execute it efficiently. Plus, learn about a tool that helps students and teachers stay organized in the digital classroom (and find out how to get it for free).
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Most teachers manage multiple preps in their teaching careers. While there is nothing easy about teaching multiple curricula across multiple grade levels, there are a few hacks to save your time and sanity. In today’s episode, Noelle shares 6 tips for making the most of your time/energy while juggling multiple preps.
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