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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Teaching Math Fact Fluency

 Multiplication Games

Teaching multiplication is one of the most fundamental math concepts elementary students must learn. To understand and apply multiplication, young learners must first grasp the concept of factors and the order in which these factors are used. Teaching this concept can be a challenge. A clear understanding of what it entails and enough practice, students will soon be multiplying away!

When teaching elementary schoolers about multiplication, it’s important to focus on both the concept of factors, as well as their order when multiplying them. Factors are simply two numbers that can be multiplied together to get a product.


For example, 3 and 4 are two factors that can be multiplied together to get 12 (3 x 4 = 12). The order for multiplication is always from left to right. If you were given 3 x 4 = 12, you would start by multiplying 3 times 4 before adding any other numbers or symbols.


To ensure your students have an adequate understanding of factors and their proper order in multiplication equations, there are some key tips for teaching them:


Encourage Students to Use Visuals

Multiplication Charts

Visuals like drawings or diagrams aid student understanding in multiplication.

For instance, draw 3 rows with 4 dots each for 3 x 4 = 12. This visual representation clarifies factors’ role in multiplication.

A number line serves as an effective visual aid in illustrating multiplication equations. Students can create several number lines, each labeled with both factors. They start at the lower factor and incrementally count along the line to the higher factor. This exercise not only reinforces basic counting skills but also allows students to observe how the multiplicand increases with each step until reaching the final product at the end of the line.



Practice Multiplication Equations

multiplication timed tests

Once your students have grasped how factors work within an equation, it’s important to practice. Review and practice them properly including problem solving stories. Have your class complete several problems that involve two-digit multipliers so they can gain fluency with this skill set. Once they have achieved mastery with two-digit numbers, then they may practice three-digit multipliers. Review and practice until they feel comfortable enough to reliably solve a variety of different types of equations without assistance.




multiplication games




Take Advantage of Technology

There are plenty of interactive games available online that are designed to help students understand concepts like factors and ordered operations. Choose games that won’t bore them or leave them feeling overwhelmed by dry facts or rules! Taking advantage of these resources can give your class an edge when it comes time for testing. Students will already have seen some exposure to different kinds of problems prior to taking exams or quizzes related to this topic area .

Math Vocabulary - why. is it important?

By following these steps during instruction you should find that your students develop an increased understanding about what goes into solving basic mathematical equations involving multiplication as well as how exactly those problems should be solved based upon their individual component parts (factors). Remembering that multiplication requires proper ordering between its variables is essential when teaching elementary schoolers this important math concept; hopefully through frequent instruction and guided learning experiences tailored specifically towards helping kids become more proficient at recognizing those variables ,they will eventually master all aspects related to solving problems involving ordered operations like multiplication!



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Have a great week!

ESL


Let’s Teach!
Lori


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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Debating Introduction FREE Fun Activity - Debate Beginners Lesson Plan”

by Brilliantly Lit
7th - 12th Grade




Speed debating! Introduce debating to beginners in a no-stress, fun, student-directed lesson. Tiny one-on-one debates on high interest topics will gently ease beginners into debate. They will debate four times in a one hour class using four of the eight provided topics, such as "Confidence is the most important quality in success" and "Going to the mall is more exciting than going to the movies."

Each time they will face a single, different ‘opponent’. They will give a speech, and ask and reply to a few questions. They will have 7 minutes prep time before each debate, then debate for 4-5 minutes. At the end of each round, students will complete brief peer and self-evaluation slips.
Uses
Fun, gentle introduction to debate.

Practice before a formal debate.

Practice of persuasive techniques as part of a writing unit.

Analysis skills booster!

Handouts to be distributed

Graphic organizers: 1 page, double backed. If you are very kind you could copy one

organizer for each person for each debate (4 for each student) but only a single one should really be necessary. After the first debate students can simply follow the format on note paper, or even on a laptop.

1 page of peer evaluations (students will cut the sheet into 4).

1 page of self-evaluations (students will cut the sheet into 4).


Want to really get novice students into debate? For 18 detailed step-by-step lessons (complete with 28 handouts) see Debating in 18 lessons

For 12 detailed lessons on how to debate books:

Debate ANY novel or play!
Want to introduce students to impromptu speaking in a stress-free way?

Public Speaking: Impromptu mini unit
Impromptu Public Speaking Games
PUBLIC SPEAKING: Delivery Performance Skills (ppt)

Your students will also enjoy the speaking activities in ELA Games grades 9-12

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Free AAC Core Word Tips P is for Planning”

by Susan Berkowitz
Pre-Kindergarten - 12th Grade


If you are working with students who need to use AAC (augmentative-alternative communication) and are looking for tips for best practices for implementation, this video series is for you.

This video is #2 in a series about teaching strategies for AAC users. P is for Planning gives you information about how to plan for your aided language input during specific activities.

Included are sample planning forms and templates. The handout is in standard handout format with 2 slides per page and room for notes.

Check my store for lots of AAC teaching materials and tips; both free and paid.
You might like this free handout for planning available HERE.


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Monday, July 29, 2024

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Letter Naming Fluency (Reading Intervention)”

by Mrs VanMeter
Pre-Kindergarten - 1st Grade


Letter Naming Fluency is a reading intervention that can easily be implemented. Print, laminate and cut the strips for at-home or small group practice. This packet contains 3 uppercase, 3 lowercase and 3 letter uppercase/lowercase strips that are in a kid-friendly font.




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Sunday, July 28, 2024

FREE MATH LESSON - “2nd Grade Math Center Activities Free Sample”

by Fairies and Lesson Plans
2nd Grade




This Math Crossword Puzzles Sample gives you an opportunity to try a few of my puzzles with your students. This is a versatile resource that can complement your math curriculum and provide engaging review opportunities for your students throughout the year! What an easy and reliable way to have a Math Center that reviews skills all year long!

My puzzles integrate math and literacy, they increase math vocabulary, increase correct spelling of math words, and expose students to logic and critical thinking.

What's more, these puzzles are highly appealing and may be a powerful way to engage students who lack motivation!

**WHILE TPT HAS ENABLED THE DIGITAL OPTION FOR THIS RESOURCE, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AS A DIGITAL ACTIVITY**

You can:

  • staple pages to your math homework
  • use in math centers
  • use as morning work
  • use in small groups
  • use as a filler activity for students who are finished with work
  • add to your substitute binder

**Other Months Available**

September Clues:

  • numbers
  • tally marks
  • shapes
  • addition
  • subtraction
  • ten-frames
  • time to the hour
  • coins
  • base ten blocks
  • place value
  • counting


October Clues:

  • numbers
  • tally marks
  • shapes
  • addition
  • subtraction
  • ten-frames
  • time to the hour
  • coins
  • base ten blocks
  • place value
  • counting


November Clues:

  • counting
  • coins
  • shapes
  • addition
  • subtraction
  • time
  • expanded form
  • fractions
  • place value
  • comparing numbers


December Clues:

  • counting
  • numbers
  • money
  • solid figures
  • addition
  • subtraction
  • time
  • expanded form
  • place value
  • comparing numbers


January Clues:

  • addition
  • subtraction
  • mentally adding 10 or 100
  • writing number names
  • telling time
  • even or odd
  • graphs
  • money
  • estimating length
  • determining how much longer or shorter


February Clues:

  • skip counting by 5, 10, and 100
  • Write Number Names
  • Compare 3-digit numbers
  • Add 3 2-digit numbers
  • Add and Subtract within 1,000 with regrouping
  • Add and Subtract within 100 to solve word problems
  • Tell Time
  • Shapes
  • Fractions
  • Graphs


March Clues:

  • skip counting by 5, 10, and 100
  • Write numbers using base ten numerals
  • Compare 3-digit numbers
  • Even or Odd
  • Add and Subtract within 1,000 with regrouping
  • Solve 2-step problems
  • Arrays
  • Length Word Problems
  • Fraction Word Problems
  • Shapes


April Clues:

  • Solve 2- Step word problems
  • addition
  • subtraction
  • even or odd
  • compare numbers
  • graphs
  • line plots
  • Fraction Word Problems
  • Telling time with a.m and p.m.
  • number lines
  • write number words


Please Note:
This resource uses letters in every box. Hyphens and Apostrophes, which are a part of the common spelling of numbers like "twenty-one" and "one o'clock" are not used. Please address this with your students.

**Other Grades Available**

· 1st Grade

· 3rd Grade


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