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What makes math word problems so difficult for students to solve? Well, if you’ve ever watched students fly through a word problem at warp speed,…-
Consider this math word problem: Mario and Terrence have both been saving their allowance. Mario has saved $35 and Terrence has saved $52. What math…
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But you’ve learned this! You’ve said this, right? I know I have. We might be teaching, but are the students learning? It’s all about understanding…
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I remember being in a teacher’s classroom and the students were making equations to equal the number of the day, which was 44. I noticed…
One of my most popular freebies is Ghostly Make Ten, so I decided to do an Easter-themed version with the adorable Peeps bunnies I found…-
Ask teachers about problem-solving strategies, and you’re opening a can of worms! Opinions about the “best” way to teach problem-solving are all over the board.…
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One of the most critical relationships that young children can develop as they begin their mathematical journey is the idea that numbers can be composed…
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Fractions are a very abstract concept for students, and it’s important that we provide many different models and representations to help students develop a deep…
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Quick pop quiz. How many problem structures are there for addition and subtraction problems? If you said somewhere around 15 structures, you’re in the right…
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In the early grades, students need to identify coins, know the values of the coins, and understand relationships between the coins (1 nickel has the…
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Measurement conversions. Answer honestly, do those words scare you just a little? I’ve got two tried and true approaches to teaching measurement conversions, and it…
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Ten holds special importance in our number system. It’s no wonder, then, that a critical Kindergarten skill is knowing all of the combinations for making…
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Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in many professional development sessions. One such session that stands out in my mind was renowned…
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Today I have a little twist on the Think-Pair-Share strategy. When using Think-Pair-Share, you pose a question to the class, give them a minute to…
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Here’s the scenario: You decided on your math workshop routines, you taught your procedures and expectations, and you feel like you’re in full swing. Now……
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Many of us spent the better part of 2020 scrambling for DIY professional development as we all had to quickly come up to speed with…
