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By October, most middle school math classrooms are deep into ratio reasoning and proportional thinking. Students are learning how to compare quantities, calculate unit rates, and apply percents, but keeping them focused during these foundational units can be tough. That is where a little seasonal creativity can go a long way. This fall, I designed two complementary sets of differentiated task cards that bring a touch of autumn into rigorous math practice: 🎃 Fall Proportional

As math teachers, we often feel a quiet tension around Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We understand the importance of the day. We also understand the realities of pacing calendars, testing pressure, and the fact that social studies instruction is often scheduled elsewhere. The question becomes: How do we acknowledge MLK Day in a math classroom in a way that is respectful, meaningful, and academically sound? For me, the answer has been to stay rooted in what I do best: teaching m

As a math teacher, I am very aware that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not just another date on the calendar. It represents a critical moment in U.S. history and ongoing conversations about civil rights, equity, and justice that deserve care and respect. At the same time, math teachers often face real instructional constraints, especially in testing grades. The challenge is how to acknowledge MLK Day thoughtfully and responsibly within the context of a math classroom. Martin L

As teachers, we know that data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, it’s a story. A story of effort, progress, resilience, and learning. When students see their growth visually , it becomes real. It becomes something they can be proud of. That’s exactly why I created the Editable Data Celebration Template , a simple, beautiful way to recognize progress after each unit test, benchmark, or assessment cycle. It transforms classroom data from something stressful into something jo