3 Ways to Practice Math Skills in January

Ready to practice middle school math skills this month? Which ones should you review for more learning gains? Let’s look at 3 ways you to practice math skills in January.

The following January Math activities will help your students review grade level math skills and master vocabulary this month.

1. January Math Worksheets

A great way to engage all learners in key skills review. Grade level appropriate puzzles and worksheets that students love.

“Used this as a packet for review with some of my older students who needed an activity they could feel confident about. They liked the variety of activities.”

-Renee, 4th Grade Teacher

This January Math packet that will keep your fourth graders engaged! This packet is just plain fun. Not only is it PACKED with fourth-grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving. Use this packet for bellwork, classwork, extra credit, fast finishers, or homework!

FEATURES:

• 20 different math puzzle worksheets
• FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.
• Packed with 4th grade common core math problems for review and practice.
• An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.
• Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.

Topics Covered:

1. Addition
2. Subtraction
3. Sequences
4. Factors & Multiples
5. Multiplication
6. Division
7. Creating Pictographs
8. Measurement with Line Plots
9. Comparing Fractions
10. Adding & Subtracting Fractions
11. Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers
12. Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

2. January Math Vocabulary

Students can get into the New Year with learning new vocabulary. These activities are perfect for math centers, class work, or just a fun review! Increasing your students’ vocabulary should be the priority in math class. In turn it will increase their math knowledge of concepts, how to write math, and articulate their explanations using the correct terms.

“Good way to get students talking about math vocabulary.”

-Teresa, 8th Grade Math Teacher

Get students moving, talking, and writing Math Vocabulary in your classroom with this set of Math Vocabulary Sentences. The purpose of this resource is to help students with increasing their mathematics vocabulary. Students write the Math sentences on their paper with scaffolded practice. Students are provided a list of vocabulary words to use to complete the sentences. Students will be engaged and more confident practicing using math vocabulary. This NO PREP Write the Room vocabulary activity can be a success in your classroom too!

3. Digital Math Games

Celebrating the NEW YEAR? Practice equations this year, make inequalities with donuts, and sip on hot chocolate expressions. Your students will have fun playing digital math games! Students choose their answers from multiple choice questions. The math games are self-checking. Each interactive question responds with an “Oops!” or “Congrats!” slide for the student’s answer. Perfect for use in math class or online classes.

THESE WINTER MATH MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES FEATURE:

• 3 Different Digital Games for Easy Differentiation
• 60 Self-Checking Questions for Equations, Expressions, and Inequalities
• 20 Multiple Choice Questions in each Digital Game
• Interactive Slides with “Oops!” or “Congrats!” messages
• Math Standards Aligned for 6-8
• Reviews Equations, Expressions, and Inequalities

HOW TO USE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING:

Assign the Math Games in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred LMS.

THE ZIP FILE CONTAINS:

• pdf with teacher directions AND links to the Google Slides version of 3 digital games
• a PowerPoint Show file version of 3 digital games

Grab the Winter Math Games here.

January Math Activities

Try one of these math activities this month to increase your students’ knowledge of applications, concepts, or vocabulary. Engage your students in trying something new to enhance their math experience. Creating new opportunities for learning is where the growth occurs.