Category Archives: Kids and Math 3-5

Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Karyn

Estimates help us predict the reasonableness of an answer. Having students make an estimate before they perform the calculation, and even writing the estimate next to the problem, can help them to focus on making the numbers (and the problem) … Continue reading →

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Multiplication Facts the Fun Way

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Karyn

Here’s a super simple activity that helps students to “see” multiplication facts. It’s also a great way for them to see the connection between addition and subtraction as they “use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in … Continue reading →

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Multiplication Facts and the Distributive Property

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Karyn

Mathematical properties are actually quite useful when it comes to making sense of math. For example, the commutative property of addition helps make adding numbers a little easier. If we know that the order the numbers are added does not … Continue reading →

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Geometric measurement – Understand concepts of angles and measure angles

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Karyn

We’re surrounded by line segments. These line segments create parallel and perpendicular lines, and acute, obtuse and right angles. Looking for them in our environment is a great way to reinforce them. Ask your kids: Who can find a set … Continue reading →

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Beginning Fraction Work

Posted on March 20, 2013 by webmaster

I’ve said it before, but it’s important to say it again…understanding fractions begins with understanding the whole and the pieces that make it up.  The question below is a good way to get students to reflect on the idea that, … Continue reading →

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