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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Secondary Math

Secondary math teachers, you’ve found your new favorite resource library! These articles, printables, activity ideas, and more will help you teach secondary math subjects including algebra, geometry, and statistics. Bookmark this page now and check back often for new resources and articles to support you and your students.

Secondary Math Strategies & Curriculum

Strengthen mathematics instruction across grade levels, help students build confidence and resilience, and create inclusive and engaging mathematics classrooms with these resources.

Reasons that answer the question Why is math important? including getting the best deal on a new pair of sneakers and resolving conflicts with friends and family.

Why Math Matters

And how to explain that to kids.

Examples of math strategies such as playing addition tic tac toe and emphasizing hands-on learning with manipulatives like dice, play money, dominoes and base ten blocks.

Essential Strategies in Teaching Math

Make your classroom a place where every student can succeed.

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Stop Saying You’re Bad at Math

It’s really not helping.

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What Is Math Intervention?

How to help struggling students.

Algebra & Geometry

Algebra serves as the foundation for nearly every advanced math course students will encounter, while geometry helps students understand the relationships between shapes, space, measurement, and proof. These resources encourage visual thinking, mathematical reasoning, and hands-on exploration, while making abstract concepts more accessible.

Should Middle Schools Remove Algebra From the Curriculum?

A decision made with good intentions is having unintended consequences.

Unique Ideas for Teaching Algebra and Geometry

It’s time to think outside of the curriculum and try something new.

Exponents Anchor Chart & Worksheet

Free Exponents Worksheet Bundle

Make teaching math exponentially easier!

Get my free factoring polynomials printable worksheet bundle!

Factoring Polynomials & Quadratics Bundle

Practice solving equations, step-by-step.

Printable Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet Bundle

Pythagorean Theorem Bundle

Master those right triangles!

Free STEM Posters for Your School

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More than 20 posters to encourage mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, STEM careers, and so much more!

Secondary Math Activities, Games & Tools

Engaging instruction helps students develop perseverance and confidence in mathematics. These resources provide interactive and hands-on ways to reinforce key concepts across grade levels.

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Best Math Manipulatives for All Ages

Hands-on ways to practice and learn.

Snakebird Math online game from PlayMath.org

Online Interactive Math Games

Fun and educational!

TI-84 EVO online calculator emulates the handheld.

Teacher Picks: TI-84 Evo Graphing Calculator

The upgraded classic is a go-to tool for building deeper math understanding.

Why We’re Loving Khanmigo

This AI teaching assistant is the free classroom resource you’ve always wanted.

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Pi Day Activities

March 14 is a special day for math lovers!

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Race to 100 Game

Middle schoolers are gonna love this one!

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Middle School Math Puzzles

Critical thinking, trial and error, and logic abound!

Examples of math board games

Best Math Board Games

Perfect for early finishers or sub days!

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Secondary Math Stations Activities

They’re not just for elementary school!

Examples of math tricks such as a math triangle and number pyramid.

Cool Math Puzzles and Tricks

Amaze your students!

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Nearly 100 online resources for games, tutoring, homework help, enrichment, and so much more!

Secondary Math Fun & Enrichment

Go beyond numbers, reason, and logic to engage and inspire students with quotes, poetry, history, and more.

26 Famous Mathematicians Everyone Should Know

Famous Mathematicians Kids Should Know

A diverse group of math whizzes!

Who Invented Math? The History of Mathematics

History of Mathematics

Thousands of years of numbers and logic.

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Inspiring Math Quotes for Kids

“He who refuses to do arithmetic is doomed to talk nonsense.”

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Hilarious Math Jokes

What did one math book say to the other?

Fun Math Poems

A perfect mix of numbers and words.

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Top Math Videos

A fun way to learn.

Pi Day jokes for kids.

Pi Day Jokes for Kids

What’s the best way to serve pi?

Financial Literacy

Money and budgeting are the ultimate practical application of math skills! Help tweens and teens learn to earn, save, spend, and give responsibly.

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Key Money Skills for Teens

Here’s what they absolutely need to know.

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Money Conversation Starters for Teens

Send these home to families too.

High school student grocery shopping and close up of teen handing a credit card to a merchant as examples of middle school and high school budgeting activities.

Saving & Budgeting Activities for Teens

Practical, hands-on practice for MS and HS.

Flat lay of What Are Taxes Anyway? activity

Teach Kids About Taxes

The truth may surprise them.

Let's Go Shopping interactive white board lesson on a laptop screen

Let’s Go Shopping! Lesson

For grades 6 to 8.

Financial Literacy Vocabulary + Free Jeopardy-Style Game

Financial Literacy Vocabulary

These are the words to know.

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Risk Tolerance Quiz

How do you feel about money?

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Budget Challenge for Teens

Can they make their money stretch?

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How To Buy Your First Car

Teens will love this one!

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Sales Tax Lesson

The price on the tag may not be whole story.

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Let’s Take a Road Trip! Activity

A lesson about finding the better buy.

Reality check game on a computer and tablet.

Reality Check Game

Perfect for middle grades.

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