Why I Teach Students Multiple Strategies to Solve Math Problems
I am a big proponent of teaching students multiple strategies to solve problems and letting students choose the best strategy that works for them. I love it when students can take…
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.
I am a big proponent of teaching students multiple strategies to solve problems and letting students choose the best strategy that works for them. I love it when students can take…
If you teach second grade, you know that number lines show up everywhere: in addition, subtraction, place value, and mental math. A strong 2nd grade number line strategy helps students…
We did a fun measurement activity on Halloween. We measured pumpkins in both centimeters and inches and figured out which measurement tool is the best for measuring different attributes of pumpkins. Day 2 we reflected on our learning and made some generalizations about measuring objects.
Second grade is a very important year where students develop fluency with two-digit addition and subtraction. It is the year that we work on a multitude of addition and subtraction strategies that students can use to solve problems.
Teaching students to use 10 as a benchmark number is one of the most effective ways to build strong number sense in early elementary math. When students understand how to…
One of the most challenging things in my elementary classroom is to move students away from getting an answer in math to talking about and discussing strategies. When students learn…
As an elementary school teacher, you know all too well the importance of helping your students develop their math skills. As a result, many of us have embraced the use…
My students had been struggling with how to solve addition and subtraction word problems for what seemed like forever. They could underline the question and they could find the numbers….
Math is almost like learning a foreign language. Have you ever felt that way during your own school career? Teaching students the language of math and helping them articulate their mathematical thinking…
Do your students have difficulty counting money? Coin counting is an important part of solidifying early math skills, but it can be tricky for children to master. Teaching your second-grade…
Being able to partition rectangles takes a bit of spacial reasoning and ability to draw straight lines. It’s a difficult skill for second graders, especially those with poor printing skills. Being…
Do you struggle to help your students to memorize their multiplication facts? In order for students to progress through higher-level math classes, they need to have their math facts memorized,…
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