Teaching math to elementary students is critical for establishing a foundation of success in mathematics.
There is a need for some basic memorization of facts, because students who do not memorize arithmetic functions struggle in upper grades.
However, math must be fun and interesting, along with making connections with real-world applications.
Math Teaching Tips
Problem solving, critical thinking, mental [...]
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Problem solving in mathematics is critical to understanding geometric concepts and also making connections with other mathematics concepts.
The following activities cause students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills - often referred to as inquiry-based teaching and learning.
Inquiry Math Activity
Materials – 27 one inch snap cubes for each student
Procedures – Part 1
Give each [...]
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The Pythagorean Theorem is used any time you have a right triangle in which you know the length of two sides and want to find the third side.
The formula is: a2 + b2 = c2
There are many strategies for getting students to learn how to solve a problem related to this theorem. Many of [...]
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