10 Essential Math Questions
To understand a student’s strengths and struggles read all about ten essential questions to uncover what students know about math. Before we get started with the nitty-gritty teacher talk, if you are wondering what questions to ask students about math, grab my free guide. No gimmicks, no sales, no-nonsense with this freebie- just […]
Easy Subtraction Trick
Does it seem like your students are confident with addition skills, but things start to fall apart with subtraction? Especially when the subtraction problem involves regrouping across multiple zeros. Try this easy subtraction trick to steer students to accuracy when subtracting. I have an easy hack for students to subtract when the problem looks like […]
A Different Way To Teach Subtraction
No matter what grade students are in, subtraction seems to be frustrating for both students and teachers! Looking for an easier way to teach subtraction? Want students to rely on number sense more than a memorized, step-by-step algorithm, or method? Read on for different ways to approach subtraction that will open up new possibilities for […]
5 Powerful Student Created Math Tools
Have you ever wondered what math tools elementary students should be using? Ready to learn about 5 powerful, essential student-created math tools? There are plenty of items you may have already purchased like rulers, fraction tiles, manipulatives, and clocks. You’ve also probably organized, labeled and stored these where students can access them when it’s time. […]