Beginning Math
Methods and resources for teaching basic number skills and concepts for elementary learners.
Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers 
Mixed numbers entered the chamber booth and exited as improper fractions to aid in the task of subtracting mixed numbers. Click to see how it all works. Comparing Fractions
Comparing fractions are not as difficult as you think. Four methods to easily compare fractions plus two practice games. GCF - By Listing Factors
GCF. What does it stand for? Is there another way to find it without using prime factorization? Why learn it? I’m glad you asked. Click and learn.
Multiplication - Multiples and Powers of Ten
If the task of multiplying larger numbers tends to unnerve you, look at this tip for multiplying multiples of ten and powers of ten.
Multiplication - Unique Timetable Patterns - 5s
Do you know any other patterns for 5´s besides the answer ends in a 5 or 0? Take a look at a few other patterns that may help strugging students. Multiplication Facts - Nine Timetables
Is your child or student struggling with multiplication facts? Teach the nine timetables by observing patterns that will make memorization easier and retainable. Multiplication Facts - 11 and 12
Don’t let eleven and twelve timetables frighten you. They are full of patterns which make mental math and memorization easier than you think. Multiplication Tips - 1s, 3s, 6s, 7s
Multiplication tips for 1s, 3s, 6s, and 7s Multiplication Tips - 2s, 4s, 8s
Strategies to reinforce multiplication facts for 2s, 4s, and 8s Prime Factorization
Prime Factorization is used to find the Least Common Multiple and the Greatest Common Factor. This lesson will address a few definitions, give how-to instructions, detailed examples, and share a website for online practice. Subtraction - Alternative Method
The basic skill of subtraction with borrowing challenges some students young and old. The problem magnifies if it requires borrowing or regrouping across zeros or borrowing multiple times. When the traditional subtraction method does not seem to click, consider this alternative method. What is a Fact Family?
Fact families explained for parents.
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