Excellence Through Additional Support
Excellence Through Additional Support
Line plots are one of those math topics that blend data, number sense, and visual reasoning beautifully. In this post, we’ll explore how to teach line plots effectively, from whole numbers to fractions, with strategies, engaging activities, and ready-to-use classroom tools to support student success.
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September-themed word problems are a great way to bring that back-to-school energy into your math lessons. From Labor Day and Back-to-School routines to Fall Harvest themes, September offers plenty of meaningful, real-world contexts for problem-solving. Let’s explore how these word-problem themes can boost your students’ skills and excitement for math this month!
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Teaching area and perimeter is one of the most practical ways to show students how math connects to the real world. In this post, we’ll explore effective strategies, engaging activities, and classroom tools that make teaching area and perimeter clear, fun, and meaningful.
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February-themed word problems are a great way to bring the spirit of the month into your math lessons. From Valentine’s Day to Black History Month themes, February offers many meaningful, real-world contexts for problem-solving. Let’s explore how these themes can boost your students’ skills and excitement for math this month!
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Rounding whole numbers can be one of those skills that seem simple until you try to explain why 347 rounds to 300 and not 400. In this post, we’ll explore how to teach rounding whole numbers step-by-step, engaging strategies, common misconceptions, and ready-to-use classroom tools to make your lessons smoother and more effective.
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January-themed word problems are a great way to bring the energy of new beginnings into your math lessons. From New Year celebrations to National Hobby Month, January offers plenty of engaging, real-world contexts for problem-solving. Let’s explore how these word problem themes can motivate your students and strengthen their math skills this month!
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Comparing and ordering whole numbers is a fundamental part of understanding place value. In this post, we’ll explore how to teach comparing and ordering multi-digit whole numbers effectively, using place value strategies, classroom visuals, and differentiated practice activities that strengthen understanding for all learners.
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Monthly-themed word problems are a great way to bring the spirit of the season into your math lessons. From Winter Break and Holiday Foods to Winter Sports, December offers plenty of meaningful, real-world contexts for problem-solving. Let’s explore how these fun and educational word problem themes can boost your students’ skills and excitement for math this month!
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Prime and composite numbers are more than just math vocabulary terms; they’re essential tools for developing number sense, problem-solving, and critical thinking. In this post, we’ll explore how to teach prime and composite numbers effectively, with strategies, examples, and ready-to-use classroom tools to make learning engaging.
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Monthly-themed word problems are a great way to bring the spirit of the season into your math lessons. From Elections and Veterans Day to Thanksgiving, November offers plenty of meaningful, real-world contexts for problem-solving. Let’s explore how these fun and educational word problem themes can boost your students’ skills and excitement for math this month!
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