The CUBES Math Strategy – Should K-2 Teachers Use It?
Elementary teachers often opt for the CUBES math strategy to tackle word problems, and there’s a good reason for using this math strategy. CUBES is an acronym standing for Circle…
Strong math instruction builds both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. In elementary classrooms, effective math teaching includes modeling strategies, building number sense, developing problem-solving skills, and creating meaningful practice opportunities. On this page, you’ll find math strategies and activities organized by topic to help you plan engaging and effective instruction.
Elementary teachers often opt for the CUBES math strategy to tackle word problems, and there’s a good reason for using this math strategy. CUBES is an acronym standing for Circle…
Multiplication facts can be challenging for many students. Memorizing facts often requires repeated practice, but worksheets alone can quickly feel repetitive. Multiplication dice games give students a hands-on way to…
What do you use to support your students in mastering different subtraction strategies? In our classroom, we create a two-digit subtraction anchor chart. This visual reference serves as a valuable…
Throughout the early elementary years and beyond, developing math fluency with both place value and math facts is so important to help create a solid math foundation for students for…
There are many different ways to model two-digit subtraction when solving for an unknown. In this post, we’ll explore five different methods and discuss the benefits of each for different…
A number line is a powerful tool for teaching a variety of mathematical concepts. They are a great visual tool for helping students understand and learn single-digit, two-digit, and three-digit…
Introducing your students to two-digit addition and subtraction activities that focus on key strategies and skills can be fun and engaging while still meeting national and state math standards. I…
According to mathematician Bertrand Russell, mathematics is rightly viewed possesses not only truth but supreme beauty. Though some are baffled by the notion of a connection between art and math,…
If you are familiar with education, schools, or teachers, you have probably heard of stations, centers, or rotations. No matter what you call them, breaking up a large group of…
Teaching word problems can feel frustrating—for both you and your students. Students often jump straight to the numbers, guess an operation, and hope for the best. The result? Confusion, errors,…
Math is not just reading equations and coming up with the answers. Remember, math is all about the process. Number puzzles help your students think about different ways to work…
If you’re looking for an effective number line strategy for subtraction, you’re in the right place. Number lines are one of the most powerful visual models for helping students understand…
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