These math center ideas not only reinforce important fifth-grade math concepts but also add a touch of holiday cheer to the learning environment. Unwrapping Decimal Delight: A Festive Journey Are your fifth-grade math enthusiasts ready to embark on a winter adventure that combines the magic of the season with essential

Teaching Decimals: 3 Ideas for Making Real-World Connections I LOVE teaching decimals.  Why? Well, whether we are comparing, ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing decimals, there are so many fun ways to tie decimal skills into the real world. Teaching decimals with real-world connections worksheets is an engaging and effective

Long Division Strategies for 5th Grade Math While many of us are probably most comfortable teaching long division using the traditional approach, introducing students to other models and strategies, such as the area model and partial quotients, can be useful. When students have multiple strategies at their disposal (even if

Teaching Long Division Step by Step Long Division. Two small words for a big and often confusing concept. For many students learning long division can seem daunting, especially if they have yet to master their multiplication facts. Therefore, teaching this skill to students often requires small groups and individualized instruction.

Multiplication Mastery for Teachers: Tips and Resources for Success Imagine…. you have a group fifth-grade math students in front of you as you begin a lesson on exponents. You discussed the parts of an exponent, how to solve them, and how to write exponents when given a repeated multiplication equation.

Hands on Place Value Activities for Upper Elementary Here are FOUR FUN hands-on place value activities that will get your students excited about learning this important math concept! Place value activities can be cut and dry. But, they don’t have to be! In upper elementary, students have seen this material