Math Notebook

Why use math sorts? Discussions Differentiation Aligned to the standards No-prep FUN! 1. Discussions We constantly tell students to show their work or explain their thinking. Using math sorts weekly will give students practice in putting their thinking into words. Your students will use math vocabulary as they explain how they sorted their cards. They […]

Get your 5th grade math interactive notebook organized with a free starter set that is aligned to the 5th grade math TEKS.

Are you interested in using math interactive notebooks in your classroom, but are turned off by complicated folds and cuts that will waste precious

Happy Friday Eve! Doesn't that sound a lot better than dreary old Thursday?? After the week I have had...I need Saturday to be here stat! I always love to escape after a long day and reflect on something great that is happening amid all the other stuff that can make you crazy if you let it. For me, that is using Interactive Notebooks in my math classes. I am linking up with several other like-minded teachers who are great consumers of interactive notebooks in their own classrooms. I am…

I hope that this blog inspires you to start using interactive notebooks with your students. Here are some things to think about when you get started... First, you need to decide what type of notebook you will be using. I went with a Five Subject Notebook (because I believe I need one that large). Some people prefer Marble Composition Pads (because it is pretty much impossible to tear or lose pages from it). Next, figure out what you want to include in your notebook (besides notes, problems…

With all the buzz on interactive notebooks lately, I thought I’d share how I do notebooks in my math classes for people who are looking for an alternative to cutting and pasting foldables into a notebook. I have gone back and forth a few times between having my students use binders or notebooks, but forRead more about Ideas for Setting Up Math Notebooks[...]

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I have been using interactive math notebooks in my classroom for as long as I can remember. Math notebooks are a great place for students to take notes, record definitions and sample problems, and practice new skills. They are perfect to use for direct instruction and guided practice, in small groups or as a whole class.…

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Update (6/14/13): I have a complete version of this notebook for download here After my post on Integers , I received a few emails and co...