What's the first thing you should do when introducing volume to your students? GIVE THEM UNIT CUBES! The best way to get your students to understand the concept of volume is to put it right in their hands. Provide students with a handful of unit cubes and begin by introducing them to the concept of a unit cube and how it's measured: cubic units. THEY WILL LOVE IT! Do you want to get them ... Read More about Tips for Introducing Volume
2 Strategies for Dividing Fractions
It can be a challenge for students to truly understand the concept of dividing fractions. I'm going to explain and demonstrate 2 strategies for dividing fractions that you can use in the classroom with little to no prep. Using visual models while teaching your students to divide fractions and whole numbers with unit fractions can help to illustrate this concept. As students become more ... Read More about 2 Strategies for Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions: Hands-On, Real-World Examples
Are you teaching dividing fractions to students who are not engaged or just "don't get it"? Do you have students who are visual learners? I'm going to show you two hands-on, real-world dividing fractions examples that you can show to or demonstrate with your students. "Seeing" the math in real life may help connect some of the dots. Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers This video shows ... Read More about Dividing Fractions: Hands-On, Real-World Examples
Free Template for Fractions as Division
Are your students having trouble interpreting word problems that involve dividing whole numbers that result in a fraction? These types of problems are known as fractions as division (5th grade Common Core standard 5.NF.3). If this skill is a challenge for you, I'm here to help! Download this free template for fractions as division to help them organize their thinking! Common ... Read More about Free Template for Fractions as Division
Free Templates for Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Do you have students who have trouble organizing their work in math? Download these free templates for adding and subtracting fractions to help them! These simple templates are great for students who struggle with spatial organization, but they can be used with any and all learners. If you tutor or are a parent at home, these can be kept inside of a dry erase pocket for a child to use while ... Read More about Free Templates for Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Tips on Teaching How to Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Are you struggling with teaching your students how to add and subtract mixed numbers? If they are comfortable and have shown mastery with adding and subtracting fractions, they should be able to find success with mixed numbers as well. Neatness and organization are important in math in order to reduce calculation errors. I find that using a template to help students organize their work can be ... Read More about Tips on Teaching How to Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
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