by Jennifer Van Blair | Jan 15, 2022 | Math
Dividing with decimals is a challenging concept for students to grasp. Because they are not innate to student understanding, decimals must be grounded in concepts that are relateable to students. Money is both high interest and tangible, making it the ideal way to...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jan 8, 2022 | Math
Using task cards in math is a great way to engage students in learning. Not only can task cards be physical, digital task cards are also popular. Both allow you to differentiate based on student level and meet unique needs in your classroom. Like all tools, task cards...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 22, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
Word problems are challenging. Most adults admit to struggling with word problems as kids, and many will tell you they still struggle. That’s why it is so tempting to reduce word problem instruction down to keyword strategies to solve. In math, we are looking for the...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 14, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
.This past year I had a student who always said, “Mrs. Van Blair, I am no good at math.” I am positive that you can relate. Why? Because every year I have a student who believes that math skills come naturally and are not developed. The danger with this thinking is...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 9, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
What do third to fifth grade teachers JUST LIKE YOU say they struggle with the most? Differentiated math instruction when the range of abilities in their classroom is so wide. They have students that need help and support with previous grade level content. At the same...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jun 23, 2021 | Math
The biggest concern I have heard from teachers about teaching math is that the abilities of their students are widely varied. Teachers are concerned that they aren’t reaching ALL learners. They have students that need additional time to build their confidence...
