Tag Archives: hands-on math

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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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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Nifty Numbers Family Math Night

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Karyn

Looking for a super fun way to involve your families on an academic level? A Nifty Numbers Family Math Night event is a great community-building event that centers around engaging hands-on activities in math. Aligned to the Common Core Standards … Continue reading →

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Math Medley Family Math Night

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Karyn

Looking for a super fun way to involve your families on an academic level? A Math Medley Family Math Night event is a great community-building event that centers around engaging hands-on activities in math. Aligned to the Common Core Standards … Continue reading →

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Common Core Mathematics Standards Focus – Commutative Property of Addition

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Karyn

Making sense of and understanding mathematics is the foundation of the new Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.  It is not enough that kids can compute with numbers – they must understand why those computations work.  Enter Number Theory, the … Continue reading →

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