In this lesson students will review types of angles and review unit fractions.
Use a Square Pattern Block
When introducing angles, I give each student a square pattern block. We review everything we know about a square.
polygon - closed shape with straight ...
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Using Money to Help you Compare Decimals
In this blog post I will share with you some ideas on how you can use money to introduce decimals. You will also find a free printable you can use during guided math groups to compare decimals.
The Standards
Below are the standards that are covered in the following ...
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How to Plan Test Prep Math Centers
It's around this time of year that things start to get a little stressful. You feel like you have so much to go over and so little time.
It won't do anyone any good to just pick random worksheets to review each day before the big test. That's not the best way to use your ...
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Why you should be using Google Forms in your classroom
Math workshop. It sounds like an awesome idea, but how will you make it work?
What will students be doing while you're teaching a small group?
How will you find the time to grade those independent practice sheets?
If you've asked yourself these questions, you will want ...
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Fractions Equivalent to Whole Numbers
Are your students struggling with fractions equivalent to whole numbers? If so, this hands-on math activity will help your students see how an improper fraction can be equivalent to a whole number.
A free printable is included for you to use with your guided math ...
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Measuring Volume Interactive Activities
Before moving on to measuring volume, take a few minutes to review what it means to measure area. When we measure area, we are measuring the surface space inside the boundary of a two-dimensional (flat) shape. We measure area using square units.
When we measure volume, we ...
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