Upper Elementary Math
Math Articles
5 Sure Fire Ways to Boost Student Engagement
Use these strategies for student engagement to grab and keep students’ attention today. These simple but powerful strategies will spark enthusiasm in you and every
Place Value – the Package for Success!
I love this rounding anchor chart for upper elementary classrooms. My students reference it a lot as we’ve been reviewing place value and number sense
Beginning Multiplication!
The leap from adding and subtracting to beginning multiplication is always HUGE for students! Many of my students admitted to feeling excited and motivated to
Bulletin Boards that Work!
Bulletin Boards in my classroom need to be workhorses – meaning that they serve a purpose – not just be cute! I have posters displayed
2-Digit Multiplication Made Easier!
Performing 2-digit multiplication is tough stuff that requires a lot of practice and repetition (and repetition and repetition). In the past, I’ve taught many methods,
Equal Shares as a Foundation to Fractions
My last several weeks has been quite eye opening. Imagine – my students don’t understand FRACTIONS! They haven’t been able to make sense of the
