As educators, we understand the importance of teaching math concepts to our students. However, equally important is ensuring that these concepts are not just learned but also retained over time. Math skills are like muscles; they need regular exercise to stay strong. That’s where the power of review and practice comes into play.
So often in math, students find themselves ‘hung up’ on a skill. They are at a standstill and have no idea to do next. When this happens not only is the student not engaged in learning, but there is a very good chance they will find a friend or two and together they will become engaged in chaos.
Third, I make a promise to each of my students that if they work hard in math…even when it is so difficult that all they want to do is run away and cry, I guarantee them they will improve and be able to complete math tasks they never thought possible.
Sometimes all they need is one quick redirection from you and they are able to complete the task. Yes, it can be that simple! And, guess what? You have intervened!
Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Empower Your Students With An Exponents and Powers of Ten Fold-Up Resource My 5th grade students always seem to struggle to remember all the various ways we can write the
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