Hey teacher friends! When I taught second grade math, I had to learn all the many math strategies and which ones would be the most effective for my students. We all know that all students learn differently. Some strategies work better than others. I’ve had students who love models, but
As we approach the end of the year, it is important to make sure you have a plan in place to help your students maintain the information you have taught them throughout the summer. Below are some of my favorite ways to use worksheets to help your students review second
It may not seem possible, but it is almost May! You are officially in the last part of the school year! You are nearing the end of the standards you need to teach and if you are like me, you are starting to think about different ways to review math
As teachers, we aim to provide students with a variety of learning opportunities. For example, from digital activities to hands – on centers, to paper and pencil assignments, the options are endless! Above all, when we plan our lessons, we take time to determine the best method for student learning.
Fact fluency with both addition and multiplication is a foundational skill that will help students be successful not only in your classroom, but throughout their entire academic career. This is why allowing students to practice multiplication facts in your classroom is vital to their success in math. In order to
Fact fluency is the ability for students to recall basic math facts quickly and accurately. This is usually accomplished by repeated practice of the targeted fact. So, what are the benefits of incorporating fact fluency in your class and why is it so important for students to have fact fluency?
Fact fluency can be stressful for students and teachers! For students, it can be stressful to memorize so many facts. For teachers, it can be stressful when students do not have strong fact fluency skills. However, since so many math skills involve fact fluency, they are so important for students
When you were a student in elementary school, did you have to complete the timed math fact tests? These were the ones that often made the palms so sweaty that the pencil was hard to grip on to. Additionally, to make the situation even worse, errors were made due to
I know it can be a challenge finding math activities that keep our student’s attention while providing rigor. Math can be a challenge for some students, but when they leave my classroom they love Math. When teaching fun winter activities using Boom Cards, students are always engaged and involved in
A Year in Review To say 2020 was a complicated year for teachers is quite an understatement! The orders to teach from home or in a hybrid format provided little to no notice for teachers, but everyone made it work due to the immense dedication to students. However, these difficult,
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