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
Teaching Multi-Digit Multiplication
Teaching multi-digit multiplication is a major component of fourth grade math. Before teaching this unit there are many concepts that are essential for student success. You can read more about those lessons here. You can think of those lessons as transitional lessons that aren't
Lessons to Teach BEFORE Introducing Multi-Digit Multiplication
Most curriculums and textbooks make a lot of assumptions. That's especially true in math. For instance, in fourth grade, students jump right in to multiplying a 4-digit number by a one-digit whole number and then multiplying 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. Years of experience
Multiplication as a Comparison
Teaching multiplication as a comparison is the second portion of my multiplication unit. I begin the unit by teaching factors and multiples which you can read about here. You can certainly switch the lessons around and begin with multiplication as a comparison,
Introducing Multiplication
Introducing multiplication is one of the most important parts of third grade math. This sets the stage for almost all other math concepts, and it is critical that students develop a deep and authentic understanding of multiplication.
One easy mistake to make is to rush right
Digital Math Manipulatives
There are so many great options for using digital math manipulatives. However, once school started I quickly realized that while I had access to great digital manipulatives, I wasn't quite sure how I wanted to use them. We all know the importance of using math manipulatives in
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Word Problems
It’s no secret that addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems present a considerable challenge to students. Students often rush through word problems and immediately try to find an answer, rather than thinking about the meaning of the problem. Students see
Digital Multiplication Program
As a math teacher, multiplication facts have always been a source of concern. We know that a deep understanding of multiplication is essential for students, but there is also need for students to have at least a moderate (ideally more) memorization of multiplication facts.
The
Teaching Math Through Distance Learning
The first couple weeks of distance learning I felt like I was treading water. It went okay, but I was only surviving. Up until now, my distance learning instruction as been focused on review, but I know that I can't stay in place for the next whoever knows how many weeks.
Teaching Multi-Digit Multiplication
Is it crazy that I get excited when I begin teaching multi-digit multiplication? Probably. I'll own it. I think it's so fun because it's the first topic I teach that is completely new to students. Place value, rounding, addition, and subtraction are all built off of previous
