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Think Multiplication to Divide

Shanna Uhe February 13th, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1082 0

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Determine Elapsed Time using a Number Line

Shanna Uhe February 1st, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1764 0

To solve story problems involving elapsed time, encourage students to draw open number lines to help students conceptually understand the concept. This could prevent common misconceptions students may have when determining elapsed time. Make sure to include different types of…

Relating a Clock to a Number Line

Shanna Uhe January 30th, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 5676 0

Telling a time is an important concept for everyday life. It’s also one that students some time struggle with if they don’t understand how a clock works. In 3rd grade, students are expected to: • Tell and write time to…

Measuring Length with Fractions

Shanna Uhe January 25th, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 2351 0

Students in 3rd grade are expected to measure length to the nearest whole inch, half inch and quarter inch. In order for students to be successful in measuring length and representing that length as fractions, consider using paper rulers to…

Magnify an Inch!

Shanna Uhe January 24th, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 2611 0

Students in 3rd grade are expected to measure length to the nearest whole inch, half inch and quarter inch. (See the item specifications listed below). It is helpful to begin this learning by relating one whole inch to one whole…

It’s That Time!

Shanna Uhe January 23rd, 2017 Math, Math Grades 3-5 2788 0

In 3rd grade, students are expected to: • Tell and write time to the nearest minute • Use analog and digital clocks to tell time • Measure time intervals in minutes • Solve word problems that involve addition and subtraction…

Use an Area Model to Represent Fractions

Shanna Uhe December 27th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1122 0

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Fractions on a Number Line Origo 1 Minute Math Video

Shanna Uhe December 27th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1272 0

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Understanding Fractions with an Area Model

Shanna Uhe December 27th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 3309 1

In 3rd grade students are expected to, “Understand a fraction as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into equal parts.” The best way for students to develop this understanding is by putting fractions into real…

Teaching Area in 3rd Grade!

Shanna Uhe December 9th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 5963 1

1. What’s included when teaching area in 3rd grade? • Solving real-world problems involving area of polygons • Solve Real World Problems - Determining when it is necessary to find the area or perimeter from a given story problem. •…

Modeling Fractions on a Number Line

Shanna Uhe December 8th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 3255 0

Modeling Fractions on a Number Line! In 3rd grade students are expected to, “Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line.” This is a concept that students struggle with if you don’t…

Connecting Academics & Parents (CAP) Fractions

Shanna Uhe December 6th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1309 0

In 3rd grade students are developing understanding of fractions. Previously in 1st & 2nd grade they have decomposed shapes into equal parts and described them using fraction language, but in 3rd grade is the first year they represent the fractions…

Understanding the Associative Property of Multiplication

Shanna Uhe December 5th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 1845 3

What is the associative property of multiplication? The associative property of multiplication is “an extension of the commutative property; to change the order and group two factors to find convenient products (such as 10) in order to make the multiplication…

Modeling the Distributive Property of Multiplication

Shanna Uhe December 5th, 2016 Math, Math Grades 3-5 2510 1

Modeling the Distributive Property of Multiplication. In 3rd grade: • students explore, discover and understand the distributive property • are not required to demonstrate understand in the context of a story problem • are limited to factors 0-10 • are…