Multiplying & Dividing with Unknowns
In third grade one of the biggest mathematical goals is for students to master their multiplication and division basic facts within 100....
Equivalent Fractions
As I said in a previous blog Fractions in Third Grade, fractions are an abstract concept. I always start with concrete learning so that...
Fractions in Fifth Grade
I’m going to be honest, the first time I saw some of the “new methods” for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions I was...
Ugh! Fractions on a Number Line
Ugh! Number lines are tricky. Students always seem to have a difficult time understanding this concept. Here are some strategies and...
Fractions in Third Grade
There are so many incredible ways to teach fractions. Using manipulatives, visual models, number lines, and then of course the favorite...
Science Friday Educator Collaborative
I am writing a quick post about a program I just came across during my weekly listen to the Science Friday podcast (also broadcast on NPR...
Math Problem Solving Strategies
I know one of the most dreaded concepts in math is solving word problems. I remember growing up and groaning any time a teacher would...
Number Lines!
Number lines can be a real pain to make with all the lines and notches and having to match them up. After I built some custom lines for...