Math T-shirts for Teachers

We have scoured the internet for you and found a collection of unique math shirts perfect for any teacher! Math may not always be a favorite subject to teach but these shirts are sure to add a smile to your face!

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To purchase click here:$39.99 @ Spreadshirt.com

To purchase click here:$15 @ Etsy

Enjoy!

-Sara

Making Thinking Visible - Math Edition

Our school has been reading and attending workshops on Making Thinking Visible.  (You can purchase the book here). The text written by Ron Ritchart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison contains strategies, or as they refer to them - routines, for getting students to show their thinking.  When we know what and how the students are thinking about a topic, it helps us clarify misconceptions or expand on their current understanding.

Much of our work this year has centered around literacy.  I decided to step outside of my comfort zone, and try one of the strategies outlined in the text called, "See, Think, Wonder" during math.  I used this thinking routine as an opener for a math lesson on line plots.

This thinking routine involves projecting an image, then asking students to name what they see, what this makes them think, and anything they are now wondering.  You can do this aloud as a whole class by writing down their thoughts on chart paper as shown below, or having students complete this routine independently.  I chose to do this as a class because I wanted to see how the students thoughts would build off of each other.  Pictured is the chart that contains the student thinking based on the line plot.  Excuse the messy writing; I was trying to keep up with all of their thoughts!

It can be tricky for students to differentiate between what they see and think.  I often paraphrase what they're saying with, "Oh, so what you're thinking is that..."  Using this routine is a great way to introduce a new topic, and get students thinking about math conceptually.  We want our students to be doing the thinking, after all!

Enjoy!
-Hayley

Monthly Theme: Math

This month's theme is all things math!  We will be exploring what math looks like in the classroom, around the school, internet resources, and amazing new products!

Products coming to a TPT store near you:
Area Super Pack
Place Value Pack
Division Pack
Fraction on a Number line resource

Stay tuned for more!
- Sara and Hayley

Place Value Pack and Freebie

Students come into third grade with a limited understanding of place value. I find that we need  a lot of review in the first few months before dealing with the third grade standards.

In an effort to better support my students I created this Place Value Pack. It includes a memory game and scoot/ scavenger hunt. It also includes 10 worksheets that can be used as homework, morning work, classwork, or even assessments. 

                                                

                                                   

Here is a freebie with a few place value worksheets.

Enjoy!

Sara

Rounding on a Vertical Number Line

We're about to begin our rounding and estimating unit.  Our district utilizes the Eureka curriculum.  I created the reference sheet and worksheets to help my students practice rounding on the vertical number line.  It was a little daunting at first but actually makes more sense than just thinking about the good ole 0 to 4 rounds down and 5 to 9 rounds up.  This is a great strategy for visual learners.  I would recommend sending home the reference for parents and a support at home.

    

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Multiplication Models

I am currently teaching multiplication and division to my third graders. As the unit has progressed, it was evident that students were not understanding the relationship between the different models.

 I created this worksheet to review the different models we use to represent multiplication using Eureka and to further explain their relationship. You can get the worksheet for free at my TPT store here. 

Multiplication Today

Many parents comment about how math looks very different today.  At a recent School Open House night, we showed a PowerPoint of how math can be modeled.  We are currently in our multiplication unit, where students are learning the concept, not just facts.

As a way of reviewing the various ways to model, I had students represent a fact using arrays, number bonds, the commutative property, and equal groups.  This FREEBIE is great to hang up for an Open House or just review the different ways to model math.