I try to make my math lessons connect with kids’ experiences in their life. Money is the easiest one. All kids no something about money. Time spent on video games. Scores in those same games. Fantasy football is a good one on percentages and decimals.
If you have any good ones, shoot me some ideas.
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I haven’t heard of that, but I do now. Thank you!
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