Sometimes it's hard to keep students engaged in math lessons. Third-grade math is a pretty significant shift for students. This is the year they learn multiplication, division, and a lot of fractions. They inevitably grow sort of bored and weary of the day-to-day math instruction. That's when you ... READ the POST
A Fun Way to Review Data Analysis
Does the term data analysis make you yawn, like me? Looking at and analyzing data can be a pretty dry activity. It's not nearly as fun as teaching and learning multiplication, but third graders have two math standards that they need to master, and you need to teach. So, how can we make it more fun ... READ the POST
Reviewing Elapsed Time with this Fun Jeopardy Game
Teaching elapsed time to 3rd graders is a tricky one. They don't understand what elapsed time is - probably because, as an 8-year-old - time is irrelevant. They don't have to account for their own time - their parents and teachers do it for them. Their parents tell them when to go to school. ... READ the POST
Place Value Jeopardy Game for 3rd Grade
Most schools and teachers start the school year by reviewing and practicing place value skills. It's the basis for almost every math concept that will be taught in every elementary grade level. One of the ways I like to start my place value unit is by playing this Place Value Jeopardy Game. It's ... READ the POST
