Math Progressions
Another Great Resource of Ideas about Teaching Multiplication and Division
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Thinking More about Addition and Subtraction
Here are some great examples! Â What type of communication do you send home to your parents about the new common core? Â Has your school made a parent handbook to explain the new algorithms and strategies?
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Great Problem Solving Resources: Use in Guided Math Groups and Math Workstations
Here is a great website! Â There are tons of problem solving resources using the CGI framework, which is the designated CCSS math problem solving framework. Â There are tons of other great math resources on this site as well.
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Volume: 5th Grade CCSS Critical Area
Here are some great resource to teach volume. I  We have to try and use a variety of ways to teach volume so that the students get it. Think of at least 5 different ways to approach it using the theory of Multiple Intelligences.  Remember that volume is a 5th grade critical area.
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Composing and Decomposing Number Activities
Here are some great ideas (scroll down to the middle of the page)! Â Several ideas are listed that are hand-on, engaging and standards-based.
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Place Value Unit
An out of this world place value unit by NASA!
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Be a Math Ninja: Practice the facts in centers and guided math groups
Here is a great way to get your students excited about learning math facts.  We should  emphasize  composing and decomposing numbers, flexibility and confidence.  Here is a school that is doing just that!
I would have the students  working with each other to get efficient and fast.  They are only really competing against themselves but practicing individually, in partners and in groups.  I would also have them do some practice at their level with me in guided math groups.  Remember that the CCSS has 3 levels of efficiency (see the math progressions operations and algebraic thinking p.6)
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
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Common Core Math Progressions: Detailed Guided Math and Center Activities
The Common Core folks have put up Math Progressions, which describe each domain in detail. Â They only have progressions up for Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Place Value right now. There are pictures, diagrams and lots of good information. This is a must read for everybody!
Operations and Algebraic Thinking Progressions
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Dr. Nicki
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