Teaching Place Value in Elementary Math

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    1. Teaching Place Value with Muscle Numbers
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    Ways of teaching computation can get in the way of kids understanding place value. In this lesson, teachers get tips to help kids understand number magnitude!

    Ways of teaching computation can get in the way of kids understanding place value. In this lesson, teachers get tips to help kids understand number magnitude!

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    2. Combining Manipulatives & Written Math
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    Looking for ways to help teach kids to make connections between concrete operations and abstract representations with math written symbols? Learn here!

    Looking for ways to help teach kids to make connections between concrete operations and abstract representations with math written symbols? Learn here!

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    3. Adding Two-Digit Numbers Mentally
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    Have you ever been told that when you add, you have to start on the right side? It’s not true. Teachers looking for a new approach to math, look no further!

    Have you ever been told that when you add, you have to start on the right side? It’s not true. Teachers looking for a new approach to math, look no further!

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    4. Understanding Place Value in Addition
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    In this lesson on teaching math, discover the power of understanding place value when adding three- and four-digit numbers, starting with an example.

    In this lesson on teaching math, discover the power of understanding place value when adding three- and four-digit numbers, starting with an example.

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    5. Helping Kids Understand Math Algorithms
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    In this professional development lesson for math teachers, learn how to help kids explain their thinking around algorithms using base 10 blocks and a game mat.

    In this professional development lesson for math teachers, learn how to help kids explain their thinking around algorithms using base 10 blocks and a game mat.

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Joanie C
Very interesting concept. I have to admit it makes sense.
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