Comparison Problems for Pumpkins
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 10/28/2023 to
K-5 Algebraic Thinking
What should students know about mathematical comparison? In this article, you'll learn about the progression across grades K-8, get tips for teaching ways to compare, and learn to incorporate algebraic thinking. Since most students are familiar with pumpkins, we will use pumpkins in the examples!
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4 Easy Tips for Equality and Equations
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 8/26/2023 to
K-5 Algebraic Thinking
Do your students understand the equals sign and equations? Many students struggle with understanding the concept of equality. However, equality is a foundation for algebra. In this article, we'll explore tips and tricks to help your students conquer the equals sign, avoid common misconceptions, and take equations to the next level.
Pi Day Fun! Ideas for Primary, Intermediate, & Middle Grades
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 3/8/2023 to
K-5 Geometry
Here are some fun and easy ideas for Pi Day.
- Jokes
- Contest for Memorizing Digits
- Primary Grades: Tracing Activity
- Intermediate Grades: Measuring Activity
- Middle Grades: Using Perimeter to Estimate Pi
Valentine's Day Math Activity: Heart Puzzle
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 1/30/2023 to
K-5 Geometry
Fun Heart Puzzle Activity
By combining basic geometric shapes such as rectangles, triangles, circles, and squares in various ways, students can create more complex shapes. For example, two identical right triangles can be combined to form a kite shape, a parallelogram, or a rectangle. In this free printable activity, students will make a heart shape and then use the same pieces to make other shapes.
January Funday: Create Expressions with 2, 0, 2, & 3
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 12/23/2022 to
K-5 Algebraic Thinking
Create Expressions with 2, 0, 2, and 3
Start the new year with a versatile activity that can be modified easily! Have elementary or middle school students write expressions using 2, 0, 2, and 3. Download a FREE worksheet with instructions and a table for values up to 23. This activity can help students review 5 key concepts.
1. Adding or Multiplying with Zero2. Order of Operations3. Using Exponents4. Expressions with Parentheses5. Making Organized Lists
7 Ways to Connect Math to Current Events
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 10/28/2022 to
6-8 Math Practices
Current events can be springboards for math questions.
Was there a significant weather event? Was there an election? Who won a sports game? Did anyone set a record or win a prize? Students are more engaged with math when it is related to a real event or a specific person or group.
The ideas in this post can be adapted for almost any event. We'll take a look 7 general ways to connect an event to math, and look at specific examples and questions.
1. Date or Time of Event2. Age of a Person Involved3. Location or Distance4. Travel Time5. Attendance or Population6. Additive Comparison to Related Data7. Multiplicative Comparison to Related Data
Make a Boxy Snowman
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 1/27/2019 to
K-5 Measurement
Name that Point
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 5/30/2018 to
K-5 Fractions
Generalizing Area of Polygons
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 4/2/2018 to
6-8 Geometry
Area of Circles and Ellipses
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 3/12/2018 to
6-8 Geometry
A ratio can help you find the area of any circle or ellipse.
Studying Snow Density
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 2/13/2018 to
6-8 Ratios & Proportions
Snow can be an inspiration for a math activity on a snowy day.
Explain Your Thinking
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 1/17/2018 to
K-5 Math Habits
Are you giving kids lots of opportunities to explain math to each other?
Model Relationships
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 11/18/2017 to
K-5 Math Habits
Do your students know how to use drawings and models to solve problems?
Grouping While Counting
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 4/28/2016 to
K-5 Base 10 Operations
Why should you encourage kids to group objects as they count them?
Keep Trying!
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 4/19/2016 to
K-5 Math Habits
Help kids learn to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Why Delay Formulas?
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 4/5/2016 to
K-5 Measurement
Have your students gotten mixed up with area and perimeter formulas? If you delay formulas and focus on the meanings,students are more likely to succeed with area and perimeter.
Estimate Pi
Posted by Angie Seltzer on 3/13/2016 to
6-8 Geometry
Help students estimate the value of pi by comparing a circle to a square or hexagon.
