Comments for Shelley Gray

Comment on Three Simple Shifts to a Reasoning Classroom by Shelley Gray

Shelley Gray — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:02 +0000

In reply to Roberta Martin. This is incredible, Roberta! Thank you so much for sharing this with me! As a sidenote, your results are a direct reflection of your teaching - my resources are secondary. Great job!!

Comment on Three Simple Shifts to a Reasoning Classroom by Roberta Martin

Roberta Martin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:11:13 +0000

I can testify that this type of shift in thinking is paramount! I incorporated many of you logic puzzles into my daily routine this year and the results were unbelievable! 96% of my (very average) class scored “Proficient” or “Distinguished” on our state testing this year! I am truly thankful for your resources!

Comment on Five Engaging Classroom Routines to Energize Your Back-to-School Math Experience by Theresa Macgowan

Theresa Macgowan — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:03 +0000

These look great. Thank you

Comment on How to Teach the Doubles Facts So Your Students Actually Understand by Susannah Haues

Susannah Haues — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:44:04 +0000

These look great!

Comment on How to Use Google Slides if You Don’t Have Google Classroom by Presentations

Presentations — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:38 +0000

This was really helpful. I like that you covered multiple options instead of assuming everyone has access to Google Classroom.

Comment on Salute: A Great Math Fact Card Game for Speed and Automaticity by Anna

Anna — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:56:05 +0000

Oh yes! We have played this whole class before and called it “Back to Back” because the two students with cards on their heads start with their backs against each other and then turn to the class who functions as player #3. It is excellent especially for transitioning from addition into subtraction and multiplication into division because the players with cards on their head are trying to figure out the missing addend or product.

Comment on Four Powerful Ways to Visualize Division (so it makes sense) by Bama

Bama — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:11:45 +0000

Our six year old granddaughter was curious about multiplication. After she asked several times, I found your unit on TPT. She worked right through it. The exercises kept her focused and built her understanding and confidence far better than the rote memorization of facts I learned as a child. Well done.

So now in second grade, she wants to learn about division. I got your unit. We are doing the activities. She loves it. We both like the organized way you present it. One new sheet each day. She likes the familiar patterns to using it. We have ditched the flash cards method in favor of your reasoned approach. Thanks so much for sharing your genius with the rest of us.

Comment on Five Reasons Your Students Are Struggling With The Multiplication Facts by Sue

Sue — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:18:41 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed the information you provided and will definitely use it with my teachers. We have been frustrated for a long time as to why multiplication facts are still lagging as students enter grade 5.
And I get these students in 7th grade and it makes pre-Algebra work mighty tough and discouraging for students.

Comment on Doubles Race to 100: A Dice Math Game by JAna Smith

JAna Smith — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:08:41 +0000

I love games that are no prep and can be used for a billion different applications! I was thinking you could even use this for ELA: to practice spelling words (1st one to write each word 5 times?), or even 1st one to write the alphabet for the littlers. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas!

Comment on The Best Way to Teach Multiplication Facts: 12 Steps to True Understanding by Peggy Manta

Peggy Manta — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:59:07 +0000

This is very well explained. Thank you!

Comment on Target Number: A Card Game to Practice Math Facts by Janette Metzger

Janette Metzger — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:08:51 +0000

In reply to Josh Greer. I love these games! I teach replacement to the core (instruction) students (2 grades below grade level peers). In this game, I would modify this to only having to use 2 cards, but allowing 3, as we build toward higher level skills. Thanks for these games! My students love them & we have kids who love math class!!!