Studying division and inverse operations is where 3rd grade math really starts to get exciting! This mini-unit (part of the 3rd Grade Guided Math Unit 1) provides students with 4 lessons that will guide them through basic division concepts and division's relationship to ...
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How Make the Most of Math Assessments
As teachers, we all know that assessments matter. It's important to check student understanding and provide meaningful feedback. After an assessment every teacher faces the same challenge...now what? Do I reteach the students who haven't mastered the concepts, or move on so ...
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Word Problems Made Simple
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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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Multiplication Facts Mini-Unit – Digital Ready!
This mini-unit is part of the 3rd Grade Guided Math Unit 1 and has 6 lessons to help students transition from basic multiplication concepts to fact fluency. Each lesson provides multiple opportunities for students to investigate number patterns, practice skip counting, and ...
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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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3rd Grade Multiplication & Division Guided Math Unit – Hands-on and Digital Ready!
Multiplication and division are the cornerstone of 3rd grade mathematics instruction. This 3rd Grade Multiplication & Division Unit starts the year with these important concepts and skills to emphasize their importance in the earning priorities for 3rd grade.
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