I kind of don't have a unit for teaching data analysis and graphing. Technically, I do have one (here it is), but I don't teach it lesson by lesson. Instead, I try to incorporate the graphing lessons within my other math units. The reason I do this isn't because of some profound
Developing Number Sense Through Math Centers
Most upper elementary teachers notice a lack of number sense in their students, and that lack of number sense makes high levels of math extremely difficult for children. We've all seen the blank stares when students are not able to grasp or connect to the concept we're teaching.
Teaching Math Workshop Procedures
For your math workshop or guided math class to run smoothly, it is essential to explicitly teach your students the procedures you will use within your math instruction. However, before you begin teaching content area procedures, I recommend teaching general classroom procedures
The Math Workshop Guide
Since my first year teaching I've loved teaching through reading workshop and writing workshop, but I never saw a way to transfer that method of teaching to math. However, I wasn't too worried about it, because my students appeared to be learning and my test scores looked
Measurement Unit
I finally finished my new measurement unit where students measure to the nearest one-fourth inch, and it may very well be my new favorite unit. I've always loved teaching measurement, but I didn't feel like I had a good written plan for teaching it. I always taught piece by
Third Grade Geometry
Geometry is such a fun unit to teach, because it easily lends itself to hands-on activities. In my Third Grade Geometry Unit there is a major emphasis is quadrilaterals and the properties and features of quadrilaterals.
Like most geometry units, there is a heavy emphasis on
Valentine’s Day Activities for Big Kids
I've long since given up the fight in attempting to have a "normal" day on Valentine's Day. While love may not always be in the air, there's plenty of chocolate to make up for it! However, I do believe that students can continue to learn while having fun during the
