Subitizing, A funny name for a serious topic!
Subitizing comes from the Latin word for “suddenly” and refers to our ability to instantly see how many dots or objects exist in front of them. Without counting, are you …
Connecting Academics and Parents – Measurement 3rd Grade
In 3rd grade students are developing understanding of measuring length with fractions, time and elapsed time, and displaying measurement data on a line plot. Students have previous experiences in prior …
Are Timed Tests Effective Tools for Teaching Fact Fluency?
“Drilling with out understanding is harmful. I’m not saying math facts aren’t important. I’m saying math facts are best learned when we understand them and use them in different situations.” …
Ten Frames – Why they are awesome!
Ten-frames are a simple graphic tool that allow children to “see” number values. They are used in Pre-K through 2nd grade to represent values, build an understanding of ten, relate …
A Different Angle on Basic Facts
Many kids who struggle to learn their basic facts often believe there are hundreds of facts to be learned because they do not understand the relationship between the facts and …
Adding from Left to Right? What’s up with That?
As you all know there are many reasons to teach students different strategies and algorithms. We want our children to find the most efficient and accurate method that works for …