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 …
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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Area model multiplication is a great strategy when learning multi-digit multiplication. They help break down the numbers into easy-to-multiply digits and make multiplying friendly. In this article, you will learn how to use an area model to multiply 2-, 3-, and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers and 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. Area Model Multiplication: …
Comparing fractions can be tricky, but using models and strategies will help students understand the concept a lot easier. First, let’s review what a fraction is. A fraction represents part of a whole. It shows two numbers separated by a horizontal bar. The number on top called the numerator represents the number of pieces or …
Addition with regrouping using the standard algorithm is one of the common core skills required for primary or elementary students. Doing column addition gets tricky when students are asked to regroup or ‘carry’ a number to the next column. This gets really confusing for students especially when they lack place value understanding. Here are two …
This activity uses lollipops that will help your kids learn counting. They will learn identifying numbers from 1 to 20, representing numbers, and counting to 20. For this activity, you will need to use your Google account to access it through Google Slides. It is a drag and drop activity and can be used on …
