Fun activities in the classroom help students learn. Math Libs do work well in a grade 9 academic math class. Speaking from experience, I found that students get excited, competitive and
work collaboratively when working in teams to solve a Math Lib. If posted on
the walls of the classroom, students are forced to get up and move around. By completing the Math Lib they create a funny story about their teacher.
In this activity, students will practice finding the area of
composite (irregular) figures. This includes squares, rectangles, trapezoids,
triangles, and semi-circles. Check it out!
There are many resources out there, but some math libs can be found on www.teacherpayteachers.com . There is a small fee, but considering you don't have to spend a lot of your own time creating these activities, it is worth it.
