For self-teaching dividing fractions task cards, click the link below. This is great for RTI math instruction.
Showing posts with label Math Center Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Math Center Ideas. Show all posts
Thursday, February 19, 2015
How to Divide Fractions
For self-teaching dividing fractions task cards, click the link below. This is great for RTI math instruction.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Using Rulers in Math
Students practice aligning the cup with the arrow. This makes them more aware of how they align their rulers. It works like a charm.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Solve Math Problems in Multiple Ways
When students practice solving the same problem in multiple ways, they not only strengthen their problem solving skills, they also build mathematical reasoning skills.
This week I have a free sheet that can be used to help students with solving the same math problem in multiple ways. Click below to access it.
Click Here to Access It
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Math RTI
What is math response to invention (RTI)? RTI is an intervention strategy in which interventions are arranged in tiers. Although it is commonly used for improving reading ability, it can also be used to increase student performance in math.
Tier 1 is whole class intervention. Tier 2 involves intervention for students that need even more assistance with grasping an idea. Tier 3 is for students that need more intensive practice. Progress monitoring is done on a regular basis to assess student performance.
Lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of a variety of learners and learning styles. Students that grasp math concepts easily might begin with abstract math concepts.
Students that need extra practice can complete task cards that match their ability.
Instruction for tier two or tier three students can begin with manipulatives or step-by-step illustrated directions.
Students tend to respond well to this layered intervention technique.
Guided Math Word Problems
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Converting Decimals
Converting decimals can be tricky for students, but with some practice, manipulatives, and visual diagrams, students can internalize this concept.
A student just asked me a few days ago, "How is 0.75 the same as three-fourths. We drew diagrams to make the comparison obvious. This is important because knowing how to convert fractions into decimals is just as important and understanding what this means.
Through the use of the diagrams, it is easier to visualize how 0.75 is the same as having 3 out of 4 sections. The concept became even clear for the student.
Using the decimal chart and circling the groups makes the connection between decimals and fractions even clearer.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Teach Mean, Median, & Mode in a Hands-On Way
Median and mode are simple concepts to teach. Mode is the number that appears the most. The "mo" in the word mode and the "mo" in the word most is a great mnemonic to help students know that the mode is the number that appears the most.
3,3,5,6,3,7,9
The mode is the number 3 since it appears the most in this set of numbers. How can median be taught in a visual way?
The term mean refers to the average. In this case, a student was asked to determine the mean of the numbers 2,3, and 4. Different colored blocks were used to represent the amount of each number.
For additional math resources and visual task cards, access a link below.
Friday, June 13, 2014
The Different Types of Multiplication Problems
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On the surface, math appears to be one of those types of topics that some people "get" and other people don't. Part of the difficulty is in the fact that there are so many subtopics within a math topic. A student that gets one math word problem correct might struggle with the next math problem that is on the same worksheet. A lot of this has to do with the fact that word problems are not often organized by their subtopics (rate, comparison, groupings, etc.).
Another reason for word problem difficulties is that students might see one type of word problem all of the time and not another. I wanted to share this chart with everyone to use as a guide for use with students. When students see that multiplication can be presented in multiple ways, this often helps them better comprehend word problems.
Each type of multiplication problem on the chart has an example, diagram, and equation to accompany it.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
What Does It Mean To Divide Fractions?
What does it mean to divide a fraction by a fraction? This is a great starting point for beginning a unit about dividing fractions. The reason why is because it encourages students to understand concepts first and learn procedures for solving math problems second.
(To access task cards that teach and review this concept, scroll to the bottom of this blog post.)
Using a question and diagrams as a starting point will help students better understand and identify word problems that involve the division of fractions.
Once students understand what dividing fractions means, they can move on to procedures. Dividing fractions seems less scary can be applied to a variety of contexts.
Task cards that teach and review math concepts enable students to work independently but still have teacher support.
For Task Cards That Teach and Review, Access A Link
Friday, April 25, 2014
More~Use Cups to Teach Math
Most of the time, I see games for much younger kids. I purposed throughout my educational career to create math and reading games for older students. They love them!
During a recent post, I shared a few ideas about how to teach math with cups. I only posted a few games with that post. This blog post is to share even more teaching ideas.
Decimal place value can be tricky for some students.
Cups can help students visualize the decimal placement within numbers to make decimals so much easier to understand. Use any type of cup to create this game. Use a permanent marker to write different decimal numbers on the cups.
Expanded Notation
Cups can also be used to create hands-on expanded notation games too.
Expanded notation is the type of concept that some students need a lot of practice with in order to master. Expanded notation is part of the Common Core Math Standards for decimal numbers and numbers that are greater than one. Use cups to teach these concepts too.
Write the word form, expanded form, and the numerical form of different numbers onto different cups. When students stack three matching cups, they will be practicing numbers in three different formats.
Use a time limit to make it into a small group game. Students can compete to get the most matches within one minute. Or, use this as an individual game. A student can work independently to get matches.
Use a time limit to make it into a small group game. Students can compete to get the most matches within one minute. Or, use this as an individual game. A student can work independently to get matches.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Learn Fractions With Building Blocks or Legos
A deep understanding about fractions makes the transition from elementary math to middle school math and algebra even easier.
Manipulatives are not only useful at the lower grade levels, they are also helpful for teaching more complex fraction concepts at the upper grade levels too. Click here to access free and fun main idea task cards. 
Understanding Mixed Numbers
These are Mega Bloks Brand (This is how it is spelled).
For this fraction problem, four blocks are needed to make a whole. Students can see that by adding 2/4 + 3/4, 1 whole and 1/4 blocks is the result when combined (5/4). These are great for starting discussions about math concepts and for writing about math. Students can explain what happens when fractions are added and the meaning of a mixed number.
Multiplying Fractions
It is often difficult for students to conceptualize what happens when fractions are multiplied. This often leads to many misconceptions about fractions.
This fraction focuses on the blue blocks. Students can see that 2/3 x 3 is three groups of 2/3. By touching and manipulating the blocks, information is stored in multiple sections of the brain to help students understand and remember the concept.
The answer is two. After seeing 2/3 x 3, a student would then put the blue blocks together. Since three blue blocks are needed into to make a complete stack, students can then visualize 2/3 x 3 = 2. This is a great small group discussion starter. Students can explain what happens when a fraction is multiplied to a whole number.
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