Have you ever heard a student saying, “When will we ever use this math in real life?” Well, we use unit rate all the time and most kids don’t even realize it (yet!) As annoying as that question can be, I secretly hope one of my students will say that when I introduce unit rate. I can easily show them where it shows up in real life, and I love to blow their minds!
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How to teach unit rate and slope with interactive notebooks
Every year I pledge to get students to understand slope better than the year before. So, I pay close attention to exactly what makes slope tricky for students. One thing I’ve noticed over time is that it seems like they get the concept behind slope better than the abstract idea of slope. Also, there are 5 representations that we use for slope, and each one of those has its own details. It’s a lot for students to grasp. Then, they have to hold on to that newfound knowledge and apply it in unfamiliar situations. So, how do we teach unit rate and slope in a way that sticks? Today I’ll share with the way I break down this topic with students, and how I use their interactive notebooks to help them get a solid foundation with slope and unit rate. [Read more…] about How to teach unit rate and slope with interactive notebooks
12 Activities to Make Unit Rate Stick
Unit rates show up everywhere. What an awesome topic to teach kids- they’ll definitely have lots of opportunities to use it in their “real” life. Unit rate is so applicable which also makes it something students may understand a little bit more easily. When you look around the internet for ideas for teaching unit rate, you’ll see a lot of grocery store examples. These examples will get you a good start, but there’s no reason to stay stuck in the grocery store.
Unit rate shows up in so many different fields. In this post, I’ll share with you some of my favorite unit rate activities that will get students understanding, and even looking out for, unit rates. [Read more…] about 12 Activities to Make Unit Rate Stick
