Kids often get confused between area and perimeter, so they need lots of practice with these skills. When I noticed that my
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Oh no! I’ve tumbled down into the rabbit hole of growth mindset research, never to be seen again! All kidding aside, the more I learn about growth mindset, the more fascinated I am with
Guest post by Jen from Beyond Traditional Math
I spent a ton of time avoiding group work in my early years of teaching. There were many reasons, but the main one was that I felt
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Teaching kids to how to solve math problems is a huge challenge, but often the biggest challenge is knowing where to begin
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Have you ever considered the importance of vocabulary instruction in math? If you think about it, success in math often hinges more on the ability to read and understand the language
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Did you know that National Jelly Bean Day is observed every year on April 22nd? Sounds like a great day for jelly
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When North Carolina first began to allow calculators on state tests, many elementary teachers (including me) were shocked! What? Kids need to
Read moreWhy do so many students struggle with math word problems? Maybe they just don’t know where to begin and get overwhelmed at the thought of
Read moreGuest post by Alyssa from Teaching in the Fast Lane.
Hello all! I am excited to be guest posting here on Laura’s blog. Today I’ll be sharing an easy, low prep way of reviewing multiple
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No doubt about it … comparing fractions is tough for kids, especially when those fractions have different denominators! In fact, some might
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Fractions can be a tough concept at any grade, so I’m always looking for fun ways to
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