Mental Math Mental Math is a series of questions that are given each day of the school year. These exercises should take 7-10 minutes per day and will reinforce current studies. When used daily, it serves as a continuous review. It is a valuable tool for determining the understanding of skills, without taking time consuming and tedious tests. It is also a great way to familiarize students with math vocabulary that is often found on standardized tests.
Brain research shows that certain types of music have beneficial effects on the brain.
When your body hears the even, one beat per second of Baroque music, your heart rate and pulse relax to the beat. When you are in this relaxed but alert state, your mind is able to concentrate more easily. By listening to Mozart in the classroom, the teacher and students all benefit by this subtle, but highly effective learning technique. Make overhead transparencies of FCAT practice materials that contain multiple choice answers. Play the game just like the TV show.