by Annalise | Oct 3, 2024 | Teaching Maths Concepts
When it comes to teaching mathematics, some concepts have a profound impact on students’ future learning. Simplifying fractions is one of those foundational skills that not only supports current math understanding but also lays the groundwork for future success. Let’s...
by Annalise | Sep 9, 2024 | Teaching Maths Concepts
Multiplying decimals can be straightforward if students grasp a simple trick: remove the decimal place and multiply the whole numbers. But is it enough for them to just follow steps, or should they truly understand why these steps work? In my teaching approach,...
by Annalise | May 2, 2024 | Lesson Planning & Classroom Routines, Teaching Maths Concepts
Are you wondering how to teach multiplication, division, addition or subtraction of fractions? Or perhaps you’re spending A LOT of time googling, ‘how to teach students to multiply fractions?’ Well …stop googling, I’ve got you covered with this 7th grade Fractions and...
by Annalise | Jan 12, 2024 | Teaching Maths Concepts
Is finding the square root the same as squaring a number? This is a question that I get ALL the time from my students! So firstly, let’s clarify this: No, they are not the same in fact they are the opposite of each other! What is the difference between a square...
by Annalise | Dec 11, 2023 | Teaching Maths Concepts
Ever found yourself staring at the curriculum, wondering if the commutative, associative, and distributive laws are some kind of mysterious mathematical code? Trust me, you’re not alone. I vividly remember my early teaching days, grappling with these seemingly...