Understanding Division
What is division? Division is when you know the total amount, and either the number of groups or the size of the equal groups are unknown. Students are expected to …
Putting the C and R back into exponents.
We are all aware of the CRA model of providing students experiences with mathematics content. In terms of exponents, students very rarely experience the “C” (concrete) or the “R” (representational) …
Scientist… Scientist… What do you see?
Making and Recording Observations As scientists one of the process skills that we must use is making observations. Why? We must be able to communicate what we have discovered using …
How can I teach powers of ten?
Do you struggle teaching powers of ten? Do I only teach it as a procedure or memorization of rules? Check out the link below from CPALMS. The lesson shows an …
Rounding with Open Number Lines
Five or more raise the score, four or less give it a rest! This saying and others similar to it are often used to help students remember how to round …
Top 5 Things to consider when teaching 3rd grade students about adding or subtracting with place value understanding!!
Here are the Top 5 things to consider when teaching 3rd grade students about adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers with place value understanding: 1. Student’s prior knowledge from 2nd grade …
Not Just Evens and Odds
If you add two odd numbers will your answer be an even or odd number? What about two even numbers? Will those results always be true? The idea of evens …
The Dreaded Math Word Problem: Get Organized to Solve the Problem!
Students of all ages have difficulty applying comprehension skills when reading and interpreting math word problems. Those of us who attended school before the year 2000 know that most of …
Concrete-Representational-Abstract
What is the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) instructional approach? CRA is a gradual systematic approach to teaching mathematics. Each stage builds on to the previous stage and therefore must be taught in …
Strategies for Estimating Sums and Differences
What is estimation? Estimating is an important skill. Estimation is the process of getting an approximate amount, sum or difference. We want students to be able to use mental math …
Why Bother to Estimate??
Estimation is often overlooked in lessons involving multiplication or division. Even if students are told to estimate first, they often calculate to find the precise answer then round it to …
Understanding the 3rd Grade Math Florida Standards
Do you have questions about what your child is learning in mathematics? To learn more about the 3rd grade Math Standards, check out the video below. https://youtu.be/gIg2f1fX8Gs
Understanding the grade 5 math standards!!!
Do you have questions about what your child is learning in mathematics? To learn more about the fifth grade math standards check out the video below!!!
Understanding the Kindergarten Math Standards
Do you have questions about what your child is learning in mathematics? To learn more about the Kindergarten Math Standards, check out the video below.
So what’s the deal with homework ???
At the beginning of the year, you are probably thinking about homework. Check out the link below on how to best support your child with homework.
So what’s the deal with Homework?
Are you wondering how to help your child with homework? Check out this video on guidelines for Elementary Math Homework as well as ways to help your child!
Direct Modeling- Why is it Important?
What is direct modeling? Direct modeling is when students show exactly what is happening in the problem, using manipulatives or pictures, to solve. Direct modeling is a powerful strategy that …
4th Grade Math Homework 101
What are the benefits of homework? • Students: deepens understanding and solidifies concepts learned in class. • Parents: communicates what students are learning; an opportunity for parents to help their …
Practicing Positional Words Using Games
“I spy an object that is below the television…” “I spy an object that is under the window…” Simon says, “Stand next to your chair…” Simon says, “Hold the ball …
Building Place Value Understanding in the 3rd Grade Classroom
What is Place Value? Place Value is the value of a digit in a number based on the location of the digit. Place Value understanding is essential for students to …