Subtraction Strategies
Great ideas for teaching subtraction strategies in 2nd and 3rd grade.  The actual structure is good for all grades. Notice how she frames the problems on the board, this is a great way to jumpstart mathematical conversations about strategies.
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )MathFlix is a video resource library to illustrate how to do math. Â Check it out! I would send this home as one of the links for parents/guardians to visit to help their students with math!
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Here are some powerpoints and videos on alternative algorithms.
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )More Math Strategy Resources
Here are two great math strategy posters!
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )More on Double Numberlines and Fractions
Here are some examples of modeling subtraction of fractions with double numberlines. Â Remember that with any model, teach it in the whole group, practice it in small guided math groups and math workstations.
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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 )Understanding Equality!
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Great Graphic Organizers for this concept!
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Russian Peasant Method of Doubling and Halving
Here is another strategy for multiplying double digit numbers .It is a method that you would teach at the abstract level. It uses the strategy of Doubling/Halving. It is often called the Russian Peasant Method. Here are some video examples.
Video 3
Video 4
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Multiplicative Comparison Problems
Multiplicative Comparison type problems are explored in 4th and 5th grade. Â Â Here are some great resources explaining these problem types. Â There are several different types within the multiplicative comparison genre. Â Remember that the research says that it is important for students to understand the type of problem they are solving rather than “key words.”
Resource 1Â (Be sure to look at all the related resources at the bottom of the page)
Resource 5Â – Math Video
Resource 6 – Math Video
Resource 7 – Math Video
Multiplicative Comparison Video!
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Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Overview of Progression in Division
I love this concept of a Passport to Division 1! Other resources to help on the journey through the land of division!
Resource 3 (I like the way they break the concepts down)
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Dr. Nicki
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