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Teaching students to compare strategies is one way to get students talking about math

How to Get Students Talking About Math

Many skills are required to solving word problems.

5 Word Problem Strategies for Upper Elementary Students

Do your students understand what "Show Your Thinking" means?

How to Teach Students to Show Their Thinking in Math

Create a “Looks Like / Sounds Like” chart to help students understand your math expectations

Back to School Activities for Teaching Math Routines and Expectations

A math class expectations bulletin board makes a great visual reminder for students

How to Set Math Class Expectations at the Beginning of the Year

Choice boards are a perfect review activity at the end of the school year.

End of Year 5th Grade Math Review Games & Activities (Fun + Easy Ideas)

When teaching word problems, gallery walks are a great way to get kids moving and working together to solve problems.

Teaching Word Problems: Movement, Modeling, and Number Sense Strategies

Why Students Struggle With Word Problems (and Scaffolds That Help)

After the excitement of a holiday, students will need a refresher on what is expected of them during group work when revisiting classroom expectations

5 Classroom Routines Worth Revisiting After Winter Break

A midyear reset might include reviewing dismissal routines like lining up for the bus.

How to Do a Midyear Reset Without Starting From Scratch

Student solving a festive math puzzle as part of 3rd grade Christmas math centers

Festive Math Centers (and Whole Group Games!) That Practically Run Themselves

using virtual manipulatives helps students develop understanding of the multiplication of decimals

Multiplication of Decimals Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide with Models

5 Fun Halloween Math Activities for 3rd Grade

Who can compete for students' attention on crazy hair day?!

Keeping Students Focused on Math During October Chaos

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