If someone were to ask me, “What are the most important math facts students need to know?” I would have to say math facts of 10. These are the math facts that equal 10. Today I’m showing why math facts of 10 are so important for students to know, plus some math facts...
Subtraction facts can be tricky for students to memorize. That is why subtraction mental math strategies are so important for students. Even if students forget the subtraction fact in the moment, they can use a mental math strategy to find the answer quickly and...
Spring Math Activity Season themed math activities help students practice important math concepts in a fun and engaging way. That is why I love my students to do this spring math activity. It is actually a craft. It gets students math practice as well as fine...
Once students are using addition mental strategies with math facts, you know they are well on their way to math fact mastery. Addition mental strategies are a step beyond counting strategies. Students are not using their fingers or number lines. They use reasoning and...
Having students fluently add and subtract within 20 can be a big standard for 2nd grade students. After years of teaching, I have found 3 helpful tips when helping students master this common core standard. But first… If you’re a parent who has a child...
Most teachers have a love-hate relationship when it comes to 2nd grade addition strategies. We know that it’s important for students to learn because they increase number sense and understanding. But it can be hard for students to understand and master all of them. So...
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