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Fraction Strategies

Fractions can be really tricky for students, but it does not have to be this way.  Some of the best ways to help students not only remember the procedures for adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing fractions include using visual models and assisting students as they develop their own strategies for understanding math concepts.

For Multiplying Fractions Flashcards That Teach & Review Click Here  

With the number line strategy, students can act out multiplying 1/3 by three to better understand how repeated addition can be used to solve the math problem.

This number line is divided into fourths.  The format helps students gain a better understanding of mixed numbers.

The part-whole model helps students conceptualize the idea that a fraction is a part of a whole.  Students can then better understand why division is necessary in this specific math problem.

Multiplication Arrays

An array is just one way to represent multiplication. Presenting multiplication in an array format also helps students understand the commutative property of multiplication.  

Students are able to see that changing the order of the factors does not change the product.

Click Here For Self-Teaching Multiplication Task Cards
Click Here For Self-Teaching Division Task Cards

Division Task Cards Too

Mini Chalkboard Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make a chalkboard using objects that you already have in your classroom

Materials Needed
You will need 1 sheet of black construction paper.
4 popsicle sticks
A hot glue gun with glue sticks
Scissors

Step 1:  Glue your popsicle sticks on top of the construction paper.

Step 2:  Cut off the excess black paper or measure to fit the sticks.

Step 3:  Carefully, press down firmly.  The glue is very hot. Regular school glue can be used instead.

The mini slates can be used in reading and math stations.  I use a piece of paper towel to wipe off the chalk.  (Don't use chalk malkers)

Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 Common Core Literature Resources

Sometimes your students need a really quick review.  It is these few minutes a day that can really make the difference. I love novels and primary resources, but I wanted a way to review skills quickly without the need to read another long text before students could review the same literature skills again. 

I use these quick daily Common Core reading passages at the beginning of my lessons as I work with students across the grade levels.  Use them as a quick five minute daily review or send them home as Common Core aligned literature homework.  For more information click the link.

5 WEEKS OF PRACTICE PER BUNDLE

Click Here For Grade 6 Daily Practice

Click Here For Grade 7 Daily Practice

Click Here For Grade 8 Daily Practice