You’ve modeled. You’ve explained. You’ve practiced. Yet some students still look lost when asked to do an operation with fractions. Before reteaching the entire unit, pause and ask: What’s really…
Ever feel like your algebraic thinking lessons are only reaching the middle-of-the-road students? You’re not alone. Algebraic thinking and operations standards in upper elementary are among the most abstract and…
Let’s be real, math and Thanksgiving can be a tricky combo. November is a lot. Parent-teacher conferences, Veterans Day assemblies, short weeks, and kids already dreaming about pie. But your…
Teaching place value in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade is critical in building students’ confidence and understanding of more complex math concepts. However, not all students grasp place value concepts…
The start of a new school year is an exciting time, but when it comes to back to school math, jumping straight into grade-level content can sometimes leave students feeling…
When you hear the words color by number, do you think of activities for little kids? That’s probably because most color by number pages are directed at younger students. But…
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