Category Archives: Geometry

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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Cookie Fun Way to Teach Money, Arithmetic, and Geometry

Posted on March 11, 2013 by webmaster

Cookies in math class? Absolutely! This fun and engaging hands-on activity will get your students excited about doing math. Students will be designing their perfect cookie within the limits of a budget. They will be filling out order forms for … Continue reading →

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How to Use Rectangular Arrays to Teach Multiplication, Factors, Primes, Composites, Squares

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Karyn

This is my teacherspayteachers.com first FREEBIE! I chose this particular activity to make as my freebie because the video version has gotten over 4,000 views on YouTube! I figure that means teachers are looking for creative ways to teach multiplication … Continue reading →

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Fractions: Understanding the Whole

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Karyn

Getting students to understand fractions begins with an understanding of the ‘whole’. Take a look at the three designs in the photo. Begin with the question, “What do you notice?” Students will say obvious things like, “There is one hexagon … Continue reading →

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