Volume, From the Ground Up
Take a look at the figure below. How many cubes is it made of? A student might answer 16. Can you figure out why? If you look closely, there are…
Measurement & Geometry
Measurement Misconceptions
One of the big misconceptions when kiddos measure with a ruler is what’s called tick counting. What that means is that instead of counting the units between the ticks on…
Two Ways to Approach Measurement Conversions
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 shouldn’t come as a surprise…
Turn Worksheets into Workstations
I understand the allure of worksheets—really, I do. Students need practice with new concepts, and worksheets provide an easy way to do that. They’re low maintenance. You can run them…
The Evolution of a Number Bond
Number bonds help children develop an understanding of part/whole thinking and lead to working flexibly with numbers. Let’s take that idea a step further and make a case for just…
