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Every Day is Math Game Day

All year is a great time to play a few math-themed games to relight a spark in math skills. Check out my website http://www.paddyeger.com for more free math samples and/or purchase my book, 98 Individual and Partner Skill-Building Math Games online or from your favorite bookstore.  BOOK IMAGE HERE I firmly believe that games are a… Read More »

Outfoxing Tests

Standardized tests are here for the next foreseeable future. Their redeeming qualities include: objective assessments and the information on how students grow in their learning. Their downsides include their taking so much timer away from classroom leaning and their stressful properties while taking the tests.There are ways to level out those concerns and use the… Read More »

Mega Mental Math (individual game)

The following game is a sample of a difficult skill level game from my math games book, 98 Individual and Partner Skill-building Math Games by Paddy Eger, available on Amazon. Order your copy today.

Avoiding Test Anxiety

Dealing with Test Anxiety Major testing is coming soon for most grade three through high school students: unit testing, term testing, state testing, SATs, ACTs  and other three- to four-letter titled exams. For many that brings anxiety. Here are a few prep steps to help students relax and focus on doing their best. and…                        … Read More »

Growth Mindset Part 5—Quotations and Resources

Growth Mindset is defined as the perceived ability to grow and change through dedication and hard work. The intent: to encourage students as well as adults that it is possible to learn more and become smarter through perseverance on tasks. The bottom line: growth mindset can be taught. Abundant resources and charts may be found… Read More »

Growth Mindset Part 3—Model the Skills

Growth Mindset is defined as the perceived ability to grow and change through dedication and hard work. The intent: to encourage students as well as adults that it is possible to learn more and become smarter through perseverance on tasks. The bottom line: growth mindset can be taught. Fixed mindset is especially present and noticeable… Read More »