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15 articles in Math. Showing 7–12 of 15.
Place value is one of the foundations of math, so it makes sense that when our students don’t understand it at a conceptual level, they struggle when learning new concepts (e.g. multiplying and dividing by powers of ten). Teachers are pressured to move kids through a curriculum when they…
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Don’t underestimate the power of hands-on fractions! When it comes to teaching a true understanding of fractions, concrete models are key. Students really need to “interact” with a variety of fraction models before symbolic representations can enter instruction. However, as we all know, time is a precious commodity…
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When I think of all of the teaching “tools” that I have used over the years, one always stands out as my favorite, especially in the area of math — Math Tiles! I really can’t say enough about how effective these are in the classroom. Not only have…
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What is non-routine problem-solving in math? A non-routine problem is any complex problem that requires some degree of creativity or originality to solve. Non-routine problems typically do not have an immediately apparent strategy for solving them. Often times, these problems can be solved in multiple ways. Incorporating non-routine…
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When it comes to teaching difficult concepts such as decimals and fractions, the more hands-on activities the students have the better. It’s so important for students to see various models of these concepts in order to truly understand them. Tangrams and pattern blocks are extremely useful manipulative for…
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I have a bit of a love-hate relationship when it comes to teaching students the shift patterns of multiplying and dividing by powers of ten. It’s one of those underestimated concepts that you think will be so easy for them to learn. You soon realize that it’s not…
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