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Preparing for Standardized Math Tests
As students progress through their academic journey, they will eventually be faced with standardized tests. These tests play a crucial role in determining a student’s academic progress and potential future opportunities. One subject that is heavily emphasized in standardized tests is math. In this article, we will explore some tips and strategies for 7th-grade students […]
Building Problem-solving Skills for 7th-Grade Math
Mathematics is a subject that requires problem-solving skills to excel. In 7th grade, students begin to encounter more complex math concepts, and the ability to analyze and solve problems becomes increasingly important. Building problem-solving skills for math not only helps students to master math concepts but also prepares them for success in higher-level math courses […]
Get Outside! Measuring Side Lengths to Determine the Perimeter of Polygons
Whether inside or outside the house, we travel different distances. We commute, we travel, we drive. We go to all sorts of places through straight paths or zigzags, or around something. The simplest act we do to go somewhere is to walk. Walking is something common that almost all of us can and know how […]
Creating a Ruler with 1 Inch, ½ Inch, and ¼ Inch Intervals
A ruler is a handy measuring device for getting length measurements either in the metric system or customary system. I am pretty sure that if you ask your students the contents of their pencil case or their school kit, a ruler is a necessity together with the pens, pencils, erasers, and scissors. You’d think that […]
Placing Fractions on a Number Line using Pizza Slices
When teaching fractions, students may still be confused in understanding the size of fractions. A child may be intimidated that fractions are composed of different numbers and symbols to represent one value, when until now, numbers have been whole. But we’ve got a great way for placing fractions on a number line by using something […]
Tiling as a Strategy to Get Area
When dealing with strategy to get areas, there are different solutions to solve for the unknown. Area mainly deals with the space covered and surrounded by the perimeter. Everything has an area: the bed you sleep in, the mirror you look at, the desk you write on, and even the screen you use for your […]
Interacting through the Commutative and Distributive Properties
We all know that multiplication can be learned in various ways whether it be by solving it visually through array models or equal groups, or by simply using repeated addition. Teaching math to our students with different strategies has endless permutations. Let us truly remember that teaching math to our students should always be engaging […]
Get Wet While Measuring Liquid Volume!
We encounter liquids all the time. To introduce measuring liquid volume to your students, you may start by asking them what usual ways they encounter liquids. Some may answer that liquid is found in the oceans and seas. Yes! Some may even answer that liquid is experienced when you take a shower or swim in […]
Introducing Multiplication Using Arrays in Everyday Objects
You might be wondering how you can teach your students to master multiplying single-digit numbers and have even heard of multiplication using arrays. Suppose you were asked by your student what multiplication is; you can explain that it is one of the four basic mathematical operations wherein you repeatedly combine the same values until you […]
Adding and Subtracting Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Children learn how to add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers in fourth grade. By the time they start fifth grade, they should have a decent understanding of multi-digit whole number addition and subtraction based on the use of the standard algorithm for these operations. As a math teacher or a homeschooling parent, your job is […]
Teach Dividing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Fifth grade is an exciting and rich math year. This is when kids need to become fluent in multi-digit whole number addition and subtraction, learn how to add and subtract decimals, and gain a decent understanding of multi-digit whole number multiplication and division. Since dividing multi-digit numbers is an essential skill that many exercises require, […]
Understanding Fractions as Division
When learning about fractions, fifth graders learn how to interpret fractions as division of the numerator and denominator, model fractions as division by using a tape diagram, as well as solve word problems involving fractions as division. If you’re a math teacher and you’re teaching fractions as division, you’re probably familiar with the fact that […]
Measuring Volume
In units on measuring volume, fifth graders learn how to find the volume of one layer of a figure by counting the cubes, how to apply addition when finding the total volume of a figure, and how to use multiplication when finding the volume of a figure given the volume of one layer. Whether you’re […]
Volume of Composite Solid Figures
When learning about the volume of composite solid figures, fifth graders are expected to compose and decompose figures into smaller rectangular prisms and understand how the volume of the figure is the sum of the smaller rectangular prisms. They should also achieve fluency in using the additive property of volume to find the volume of […]
2-Dimensional Shapes and Their Properties
In grade 5, students learn about the different 2-dimensional shapes, such as circles, squares, triangles, etc. They gain an in-depth understanding of what these shapes represent, and learn how to identify their properties. Lessons on 2-dimensional shapes can be lots of fun if math teachers are equipped with the right resources! To this end, we […]
What Are Quadrilaterals?
In the fifth grade, students learn what quadrilaterals are, get familiarized with the different types of quadrilaterals, and become fluent in determining the properties of each quadrilateral. They also learn how to draw quadrilaterals. There are many ways in which math teachers can make lessons on quadrilaterals more engaging. To help out, we’ve included awesome […]
Interpreting Multiplication
In units on multiplying and dividing fractions, fifth-graders begin interpreting multiplication as scaling, by comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor, given the size of the other factor, without calculation. Lessons on fractions can be challenging for students, and interpreting multiplication as scaling with fractions is no exception to this. […]
Common Denominators
In units on fractions, fifth graders learn how to list down multiples to find common denominators, how to determine common denominators shared by fractions using prime factorization, as well as express fractions with their equivalent fractions sharing a common denominator. A good understanding of common denominators is essential for students to be able to add […]
Teaching Equivalent Fractions
When learning about equivalent fractions, students learn how to represent equivalent fractions using area models, as well as visualize equivalent fractions using number lines. They also become fluent in determining equivalent fractions. Whether you’re a math teacher or a homeschooling parent, you can turn your lesson on equivalent fractions into a success by blending theory […]
Decimal Place Value: Teaching About Place Value and Decimals
When students learn about decimal place value, they learn how to compare decimals, and are able to arrange them in ascending or descending order. They also gain fluency in rounding off decimals. Students may initially find decimal place value concepts confusing and mix up the tenths with tens or hundredths with hundreds, but don’t despair! […]
Teaching Order of Operations With Parentheses
When learning about the order of operations with parentheses in grade 5, students become fluent in evaluating numerical expressions with parentheses, as well in using the order of operations in solving problems that involve numerical expressions. To make this topic more engaging for kids, math teachers can incorporate special teaching tips and fun games in […]
Teaching Order of Math Operations Without Parentheses
When learning about the order of math operations without parentheses, students become fluent in evaluating numerical expressions (without parentheses) following the order of operations, as well as in using the order of operations in solving problems involving numerical expressions. To make these lessons more inviting for 5th graders, math teachers and homeschooling parents can enrich […]
Teaching Fraction Equivalence
Fractions represent a foundation for many more advanced fields of math and science overall. In fact, it’s shown that children’s knowledge of fractions in elementary school can serve as an early predictor of their math achievement in high school. Yet, many students continue to struggle with understanding fractions, and one major reason behind this is […]
The Customary Units of Lengths
In the fourth grade, students learn about the customary units of length. This includes determining the different customary units of length and how they are related to each other, as well as converting larger to smaller units and vice versa. To make these measures of length lessons engaging, math teachers can employ a variety of […]
The Metric Units of Length
When fourth graders learn about conversion and measurements, they usually start with the metric units of length. They become fluent in determining the different metric units of length and how they are related to each other, as well as in converting larger units to smaller units and vice versa. Math teachers can transform these early […]
Teaching Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Once fourth-grade students are confident in their knowledge of the undefined terms of geometry, including planes, points, and lines, you can move on to teaching parallel and perpendicular lines. Math teachers can use different strategies to make these early geometry lessons fun, and today we’ll share a few such awesome strategies that will help you […]
The Undefined Terms of Geometry
The undefined terms of geometry serve as the building blocks for defining other terms. There are three such undefined terms, including point, line, and plane. However, even if we don’t formally define them, we can, of course, describe these terms. There are plenty of ways in which teachers can make teaching the undefined terms of […]
An Introduction to Hundredths
Once children learn the tenths, they start learning how to read, write, and model numbers with hundredths. They do so by using numerals and number names, in addition to a decimal point. These early lessons on decimals are often not smooth sailing for many students. As a math teacher or homeschooling parent, you’d naturally want […]
An Introduction to Tenths
Once they attain fluency in fractions, fourth-graders move on to learn decimals. The introductory lessons focus on learning the tenths, which includes learning how to write and model whole numbers with tenths. Learning decimals can be a bumpy road for many children, which is even more important to properly grasp early concepts, such as tenths, […]