Are you dreading teaching your students the different strategies for dividing decimals? Not to mention the fact that there are so many types of decimal division problems!Well, I'm breaking it down for you in easy-to-teach mini-lessons for each type of division problem.Types of Dividing Decimals ProblemsDividing decimals... by whole numbersdividing whole numbers by decimalsby decimalswith the same number of decimal digits in both the dividend and divisorwith a different ... Read More about 2 Strategies for Dividing Decimals
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3 Strategies for Multiplying Decimals
Are you having trouble understanding and teaching the different strategies for multiplying decimals?One of the most common lines I hear from parents is, "I just don't get this "new math" or "what happened to the math I learned as a kid?"Whether you're a teacher who's having trouble with this, or you're a frustrated parent, I'm going to break it down for you as simply as possible.(Make sure you click here to grab a copy of sample templates that you can use with your class and a parent ... Read More about 3 Strategies for Multiplying Decimals
12 Days of Christmas Math Activities
The last week before the holidays can make kids and teachers pretty antsy. I've never liked going into "filler" mode so I try to find fun, but meaningful activities for that last week. If you're able to use Christmas activities in the classroom, this 12 Days of Christmas Math Activities pack allows you to get a little fun and festive while also continuing to review important 5th Grade math skills.The 6 activities included can be used to assess where your students are in ... Read More about 12 Days of Christmas Math Activities
Halloween Math Books
Are you looking to combine literacy and Halloween into your math block? I'm sharing two cute Halloween Math books that you can read to your class this holiday season. 2 x 2 = BOO: A Set of Multiplication Stories Written by Loreen Leedy, this cute little paperback takes kids through multiplication facts 0-5. Each of the 6 facts incorporates a witty story to teach the rules, such as "The Disappearing Zero". Two black cats discuss how their respective witch owners saved them from ... Read More about Halloween Math Books
