Brad uses a multi-representational approach to ensure that all students can gain fluency with and understanding of linear functions. He begins with positive whole number slopes and intercepts represented visually, concretely, and as tables, graphs, and formulas. Even struggling students make the ...

Students use what they have learned about linear functions to solve three realistic problems: "Banking on Algebra", "The Great Yo-yo Festival", and "The Nutty Function". In the process they use and come to understand concepts such as slope, y-intercept, rise/run, and the y-mx+b format.

In these two engaging and mathematically rich games, students build skills in operations and number sense as they make strategic moves. They will love playing both "Streets and Alleys" and "Triple Sums" and won't even realize that they are building strong math skills.

Brad shows a simple and effective way to address quadratic and cubic functions through a multi-representational approach. Part 4 of this five-part series follows the videos on linear functions and applications of them. This is an excellent resource for a pre-algebra or algebra class.

Brad demonstrates a simple and engaging way to help students see linear functions. Topics include slope, y-intercept, rise/run, domain & range, independent & dependent variables, and line of best fit. This is excellent for students as young as 4th grade and up to high school algebra. Classroom te...

Brad shares how a simple sheet of graph paper can be used as a great tool in mathematics and test-taking. You'll see how a graph paper can be used to:
1 Find equivalent fractions
2 Simplify fractions
3 Compare fractions
4. Round or approximate fractions
5. Find unit rates
6. Add and subtract f...

Brad shows how your students can create their own beautiful and mathematically rich linear and nonlinear functions. His step-by-step instructions and student examples will demonstrate how easy it is to enrich your students' understanding of functions while turning your class into a mathematical a...

Brad shows how you can help your students design their own linear and nonlinear functions. His step-by-step instructions and student examples will engage and empower your students as they deepen their understanding of functions and turn your class into a mathematically beautiful art gallery.

In this easy approach, Brad shows how his students gained mastery at factoring polynomials. He transitions them incrementally from simple arithmetic to factoring the most challenging polynomials. Along the way, students gain mastery with all four operations and work with integers. They develop tw...

In this easy-to-follow video, Brad shares how he taught his middle school students to multiply two-digit numbers in their heads! The process builds number sense, provides practice with multiplication facts, fosters mathematical confidence, and leads seamlessly into working with polynomials. Brad'...

Brad shares his simple, easy-to-teach, approach to solving linear equations. This strategy focuses on learning the concepts instead of memorizing steps. Research shows that this is a superior approach resulting in deeper and longer-lasting memory. He progresses from simple one-step equations to c...

In this engaging, hands-on lab, students fill containers of various shapes with water while trying to predict whether the function of the water's depth will be linear or nonlinear. They record their data in t-tables and graphs. Deep cognitive thinking results in this exploration.

Master teacher, Brad Fulton, demonstrates easy and effective techniques to incorporate oral and written language into your mathematics instruction. This will facilitate your instruction and empower your students' understanding.

Master teacher, Brad Fulton, demonstrates easy and effective techniques for integrating oral and written language into our mathematics instruction. This will make instruction easier for the teacher and more powerful for the the student.

Tired of the paper chase? Want your students to take ownership of their learning? Brad shows his strategies for minimizing your work and maximizing your students' success.

Brad shows how easy it is to foster oral and written language in the math class through the use of prompts. This approach makes teaching math easier for the teacher and more powerful for the learner.

Brad shows how easy it is to foster oral and written language in the math class through the use of prompts. This approach makes teaching math easier for the teacher and more powerful for the learner.

Students use tables and graphs to study the effects of missing work on their grade. Number sense, patterns, and nonlinear functions are used. This eye-opening activity will help students realize how important each assignment is. A great activity to start the school year.

Students create perfect 5-pointed and 6-pointed snowflakes by paper folding. In the process, they learn and use vocabulary such as midpoint, bisect, scalene, right triangle, lateral and rotational symmetry.

Domino Fractions provides an engaging format for practicing all operations with fractions. More engaging than they typical textbook or worksheet, this exploration will build skills, promote deep critical thinking, and build number sense.