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How To Recharge Mathematical Thinking

Why do so many students struggle with math word problems? Maybe they just don’t know where to begin and get overwhelmed at the thought of

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Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is

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Cooperative learning activities are often designed for teams of four students. However, sometimes a team is just too big, especially in math. Sometimes the perfect

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Math games are super-motivating for kids, but they need to be effective instructional tools as well. Check out these tips for teaching with math games,

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Tag: cooperative learning math activities

How To Recharge Mathematical Thinking

How to Recharge Mathematical Thinking

Why do so many students struggle with math word problems? Maybe they just don’t know where to begin and get overwhelmed at the thought of tackling math problems. Often students lack experience with different types of problems and the strategies for solving them, so they feel defeated and give up

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Pumpkin Predictions Measurement Fun!

Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is actually a great math review since it involves estimation and hands-on measurement. The activity is designed as cooperative learning lesson that requires students to work

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Solve ‘n Switch: Partner Activity for Math Task Cards

Cooperative learning activities are often designed for teams of four students. However, sometimes a team is just too big, especially in math. Sometimes the perfect number of students for a practice activity is just two. Partners tend to cooperate more and argue less, and kids are usually more actively engaged

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Tips for Teaching with Math Games

Math games are super-motivating for kids, but they need to be effective instructional tools as well. Check out these tips for teaching with math games, and download a freebie that includes an easy lesson on how to be a good sport.

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