Category Archives: math
Adding Fractions Games and Resources
Adding fractions doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some fun resources to get your students engaged while practicing this skill! Continue reading
Using Place Value to Understand Addition
Adding two digit numbers can seem like an easy enough task to those of us who have been doing it for a long time! But for elementary students it can sometimes be confusing, especially if there is regrouping involved.
It is helpful to most students to start with something concrete, like place value blocks. Before I teach students the Continue reading
Getting Ready For Halloween!
Wow! The stores are stocked with Halloween candy already! Last year I bought some ahead of time to be prepared, and “OOPS“, we ended up eating it and had to restock! So, this year I am waiting a little longer to stock up. However, I did buy a small amount of candy corn the other day so we could enjoy a little pre-Halloween treat!
I’m trying to wait until October 1st to out my decorations, but it is so hard! In the meantime I bought some adorable Halloween themed clip art Continue reading
Expanded Notation Games, Practice Pages and Quiz
Today I would like to share with you some resources I have created to help my 3rd and 4th graders with expanded notation!
- Here is a TOTALLY FREE download!
It has 2 practice pages and a quiz. The numbers are 4 and 5 digit numbers and the problems include practice for writing expanded notation into standard form and writing standard form into expanded notation.
Top 10 Rounding Activities!
My last post included many resources and ideas for rounding! Today I want to share 10 Activities for rounding!
1.) I love this video from Math Coach on You Tube because it uses number lines to help the students understand rounding. To turn it into an activity, have your students use dry erase boards to solve the problems with the video. Pause the video before the answers are shown to give your students time to work. Continue reading
Tips and Resources for Rounding
Rounding is an important math skill that is difficult for some students to really get. There are some great songs, rhymes, and “tricks” to help students memorize rounding rules. However, it is important make sure students engage in activities to help them understand the meaning of rounding before the tricks. Really understanding the meaning helps them to remember the rules later and apply estimating skills in different situations. It also helps to build a stronger number sense and understanding of how mathematics works. Continue reading
FREE Place Value Resources!
We have started school! I love all of the first day of school photos on Facebook! There are a few friends in other districts and other states who have not started yet, but they will very soon!
And, with the beginning of school comes lessons in place value and number sense. Understanding how numbers work together and in relation to each other is critical for understanding other math concepts. Continue reading
More Math Freebies!
Today I would like to share a few more Math freebies! These can be used in the classroom, in a homeschool setting, or as extra practice at home. If you like the freebies, Continue reading
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