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Teaching Strategy Resources
for Mathematics
 Algebra 2/Trig Index | Regents Exam Prep Center


This section offers generic teaching strategies and activities for mathematics
which may be helpful for:

  • addressing various learning styles.
  • teaching in block scheduling.
  • working with lower ability students.
  • working with all students.
  • planning curriculum.

You will also find additional teacher resources in EACH topic area of the Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trig sections at the Regents Exam Prep Center.

 

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Homemade White Boards
Create white board slates easily and cheaply.  Suggestions for making slates for each student, for group work, and for presentations.
 
Using Teaching Stations for Group Work
Create teaching stations throughout the classroom for practice and review.  An example activity for solving algebraic equations is included.
 
Homemade Algebra Tiles
Create tiles for algebraic activities easily and cheaply.  A template for tile construction is included. 
 
Everyone Starts with 100
A strategy to encourage high school mathematics students to complete homework assignments.
 
Making Easy BINGO Games
Change ANY worksheet into a quick, fun-filled Bingo game.  A template for a Bingo board is included. 
 
Making Matching GRID Games
Create matching GRID pieces for a student puzzle.  Planning strategies and an example for "order of operations" is included with printable grid. 
 
Mental Math Activity
Need a quick activity to "settle" a class?  Need to fill those last few minutes of class?
 
Cryptic Cubes for Drill
Create cubes to be used as motivational tools for drill and practice.  The cubes are appropriate for topics from arithmetic skills to advanced algebraic concepts. 
 

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Algebra 2/Trig Index | Regents Exam Prep Center