Math

  • 7 Strategies for Teaching Students with Dyscalculia

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    Math can be hard and frustrating for students with dyscalculia but with the right scaffolds and support, it doesn’t have to be. Many strategies can be implemented to help students with dyscalculia. But first, what is dyscalculia? What is Dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in math.  Students with dyscalculia have persistent difficulties in […]

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  • 13 Funny Math Mnemonics to Use in 5th grade

    Any teacher knows that Math Mnemonics is an essential part of math instruction. There are so many rules to remember in math that it can get overwhelming. Teaching math mnemonics is especially important for your students who have dyscalculia.   What are math mnemonics? A math mnemonic is a tool to improve your ability to remember […]

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  • How to Divide with the Area/Box Method to Teach Long Division

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    Are you unsure of how to teach division using the area or box method using partial quotients? Are you looking for a better way to teach the area method dor division but you aren’t sure how?  Teaching Division for Conceptual Understanding If you are like me, you grew up learning how to do long division […]

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