Do you need help to reach all of your students? Are you a new teacher looking to improve your practice? You might want to try differentiated math instruction. These examples and strategies might help you out. What is differentiated math instruction? Differentiation or differentiated math instruction refers to the instructions, techniques, models, and strategies that …
“I need help!” That’s a line I repeatedly hear in my classroom. In learning, not everyone is on the same page so there is always a need to support your struggling students. That’s where scaffolding in math comes in. There is no one way to do scaffolding in math. Its main goal is to provide …
Is teaching math vocabulary part of your class? You might think that vocabulary is only learned during English Language Arts (ELA), but math has a ton of vocabulary that it is almost a different language. Just imagine an English language learner or a learner who has reading disabilities learning math vocabulary. A little bit tricky, …
Do you also teach divisibility rules? It is a tricky concept to grasp especially the first time it is introduced. Sure, knowing their division facts is pretty easy, but when it comes to dividing big numbers, these rules come in handy. What I love to do with my students is to give them tons of …
Are you looking for Christmas math activities that would still help target your curriculum? I’m sure your students are checking out by now. Christmas is just around the corner and I’m sure it’s so easy for them to get off-task. Certainly, you are getting frustrated in the classroom. To help you out, here are some …
An area model is a powerful visual tool for a better understanding of how division works. In this blog post, you will have a guide on how to use area models to divide with remainders and without remainders. Need to know how to use area models to multiply? Check out this blog post. What are …
To compare numbers, you need to know the relationships between numbers. This blog post will walk you through the various strategies that will help you compare numbers. Let’s jump in! Symbols Used to Compare Numbers First, we have to understand that there are three symbols that we use when comparing numbers. We have greater than, …
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Do you want to know how to make a number line using PowerPoint? I will tell you how. But first, why do we need number lines? Number lines are powerful tools for students to visualize a topic. It can be used in any operation, whether addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Making them may seem a …
Division facts may seem daunting for many students. It is one of the many things in Math that they will need to master in order for them to thrive. But don’t worry, learning division facts can be enjoyable. There are alternative ways to teach and practice division facts while still keeping your students engaged and …
If you need multiplication fact practice, flashcards and timed tests are not your only option. Multiplication facts are really important in elementary math. Knowing multiplication facts by heart will give elementary students the confidence to tackle more complex problems in the future. Not only that, but they are more likely to use these facts in …
