Challenge accepted!
While many teachers and students alike may get that pit-in-the-stomach feeling when they hear "word problems" in math class, I do not. I get excited and hope for a fun challenge. The best part? You and your students can love word problems too.
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How to Use Interactive Slides in Your Math Block
So, you finally figured out how to schedule your 60 minute math block, you've created (and organized) a Guided Math Binder, you've grouped your students, you've planned your mini-lesson, but you still have 4 centers to plan? Don't get overwhelmed! You've made it this ...
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How to Use Pixel Art in Your Math Block
What's better than math? Creating art while doing math, of course!
The color by number math art we did as students in school has now been upgraded to the digital age. If you haven't tried it out yet, you're going to love these!
What is Pixel Art?
Think of Pixel ...
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Fractions in Fifth: Addition and Subtraction – FREE Download
Unlike 4th grade, 5th graders will now be expected to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
While at first this may feel like you have 5 oranges and are asked to subtract 3 apples, using models will help students find common denominators and add and ...
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Fractions in Fourth: How to Teach Adding and Subtracting
Fourth grade really focuses on cementing the idea that fractions are parts of a whole that can be added together or broken apart. Students work solely with like denominators to add, subtract, model, write equations, and justify their thinking. Students should be able to do ...
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Tips for Teaching How to Add and Subtract Fractions
As we continue our journey through teaching fractions, it's time to add and subtract. Again, modeling is key to helping students understand and explain the process of adding and subtracting fractions. The table below shows the expectations for adding and ...
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