Are your students working on multiplication fluency? Multiplication videos are a great way to help students learn to count by multiples. I’ve broken the multiplication videos down into groups by multiples. This helps students quickly find one that matches their goal. The goals slide deck is a new addition to the digital resource, if you already […]
5 Ways to Compare Fractions
Do your students really understand fractions? Having a solid understanding of what a fraction really means begins with being able to compare fractions. Check out these five effective strategies. Compare Fractions Using Models If you were really hungry, would you rather have half a graham cracker or one fourth of a graham cracker? Introduce fractions with […]
5 Online Fraction Manipulatives
Fraction manipulatives make fractions concrete. You can display these 5 online fraction manipulatives on a smart board during lessons. Students can also use these on chromebooks, iPads and laptops. I believe strongly that math should be meaningful. There are many short cuts we’ve learned with fractions but those short cuts are really only meaningful when a kid […]
Digital Stickers: Grading in Google
Digital stickers can be a powerful motivator. Check out these tips and tricks for grading digital assignments. Getting Started with Digital Stickers The moment I started giving digital stickers, I noticed an excitement in the air. Fifth graders buzzed. “She’s looking at my slide.” “She’s looking at mine, too.” “Oh, I got a high five […]
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Multiplication Facts are essential background knowledge for upper grade math. Going deeper with Common Core Math can be challenging when your students don’t have a solid foundation in multiplication. Teaching multiplication strategies helps to build a firm foundation for math to come. Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson trying to teach […]