Teaching Place Value in Elementary Math
A 9-part course with Tom Schersten
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Tom Schersten is a career educator devoted to improving competence in and appreciation for mathematics as an empowering life skill. A college degree in math and twenty years of classroom experience at all grade levels, kindergarten through eighth, have... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 34 min
- Lessons 9
- Attachments 13
- Exercises 19
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22 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEMath lesson 1Free2 CQ
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!
with Tom ScherstenWays 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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3 minFREEMath lesson 2Free2 CQ
Looking for ways to help teach kids to make connections between concrete operations and abstract representations with math written symbols? Learn here!
with Tom ScherstenLooking 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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2 minFREEMath lesson 3Free2 CQ
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!
with Tom ScherstenHave 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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2 minFREEMath lesson 4Free2 CQ
In this lesson on teaching math, discover the power of understanding place value when adding three- and four-digit numbers, starting with an example.
with Tom ScherstenIn 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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3 minMath lesson 52 CQ
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.
with Tom ScherstenIn 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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2 minMath lesson 62 CQ
In this lesson perfect for math teachers looking for a bit of professional development, learn how to model addition on a number line with base 10 blocks.
with Tom ScherstenIn this lesson perfect for math teachers looking for a bit of professional development, learn how to model addition on a number line with base 10 blocks.
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3 minMath lesson 72 CQ
In this lesson for math teachers, continue number line work by discovering how to model subtraction on a number line in an accessible way for students!
with Tom ScherstenIn this lesson for math teachers, continue number line work by discovering how to model subtraction on a number line in an accessible way for students!
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4 minMath lesson 83 CQ
Keep working with the game board in this lesson for teachers by learning how to model subtraction with the comparison model when teaching math to kids!
with Tom ScherstenKeep working with the game board in this lesson for teachers by learning how to model subtraction with the comparison model when teaching math to kids!
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8 minMath lesson 95 CQ
Discover an addition (or multiplication) game that kids can play to get place value practice, and it won’t seem like a drill, because they’re playing!
with Tom ScherstenDiscover an addition (or multiplication) game that kids can play to get place value practice, and it won’t seem like a drill, because they’re playing!
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1183 min11-part Calculus course47 CQ
Need some tips for Calculus 1A? Or maybe you’re madly reviewing for tomorrow's math test? Either way, never fear - Krista, an experienced math tutor, will help you understand the world of calculus, step-by-step. Start by learning the difference between a function and an equation - and how to analyze a function's graph for continuity and limits. Then, step into the world of tangent lines, differentiation, and more. Each lesson includes examples and sample problems to help you along the way.
with Krista King MathNeed some tips for Calculus 1A? Or maybe you’re madly reviewing for tomorrow's math test? Either way, never fear - Krista, an experienced math tutor, will help you understand the world of calculus, step-by-step. Start by learning the difference between a function and an equation - and how to analyze a function's graph for continuity and limits. Then, step into the world of tangent lines, differentiation, and more. Each lesson includes examples and sample problems to help you along the way.
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10129 min10-part Math course70 CQ
Statistics may sound like a dry topic, but developing data analysis skills will unlock fascinating worlds! In this 10-lesson course from statistics teacher Zac Rappell, start by understanding group data and central tendencies (mean, median, and mode), then explore measures of spread (range, IQR, and standard deviation). Learn how to create stem and leaf and box and whisker plots, and practice comparing data sets to identify new relationships. Finish with a fun final project analyzing the Oscars!
with Zachary RappellStatistics may sound like a dry topic, but developing data analysis skills will unlock fascinating worlds! In this 10-lesson course from statistics teacher Zac Rappell, start by understanding group data and central tendencies (mean, median, and mode), then explore measures of spread (range, IQR, and standard deviation). Learn how to create stem and leaf and box and whisker plots, and practice comparing data sets to identify new relationships. Finish with a fun final project analyzing the Oscars!
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31113 min31-part Algebra course73 CQ
Studying for the Regents Exam and need help with the algebra one section? In this course, run through thirty-seven example problems that cover basic algebra concepts you'll need to know to pass.
with Math FortressStudying for the Regents Exam and need help with the algebra one section? In this course, run through thirty-seven example problems that cover basic algebra concepts you'll need to know to pass.
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993 min9-part Calculus course51 CQ
Calculus students ready to advance to the next level: this course is for you. Learn all about the cross product, starting with the right hand rule, and ending with how to measure torque.
with Math FortressCalculus students ready to advance to the next level: this course is for you. Learn all about the cross product, starting with the right hand rule, and ending with how to measure torque.
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630 min6-part Math course17 CQ
Fundamentals of Laplace transforms such as definition, limits, properties, and few examples.
with Anish TurlapatyFundamentals of Laplace transforms such as definition, limits, properties, and few examples.
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932 min9-part Teaching Skills course22 CQ
Learn how to teach an online course, with an emphasis on eliminating public speaking fears, polishing your on-camera presentation skills, and using an effective, engaging teaching style.
with TJ WalkerLearn how to teach an online course, with an emphasis on eliminating public speaking fears, polishing your on-camera presentation skills, and using an effective, engaging teaching style.
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621 min6-part Teaching Skills course14 CQ
This course from educator Mr. Adam Carlson covers how to make an interactive worksheet using Google Sheets and a few formulas that will help you and your students track their work quickly and easily.
with Mr. Adam CarlsonThis course from educator Mr. Adam Carlson covers how to make an interactive worksheet using Google Sheets and a few formulas that will help you and your students track their work quickly and easily.
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415 min4-part Teaching Skills course9 CQ
This course from educator Wynn Godbold discusses how leadership means having influence on your students, ways to bring victory to your class, and how the process of learning to lead is a group effort.
with Wynn GodboldThis course from educator Wynn Godbold discusses how leadership means having influence on your students, ways to bring victory to your class, and how the process of learning to lead is a group effort.
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934 min9-part Math course22 CQ
In elementary math education in second, third, and fourth grade, place value is fundamental, but some kids just don't seem to get it. In this course, get great tips on teaching place value to kids.
with Tom ScherstenIn elementary math education in second, third, and fourth grade, place value is fundamental, but some kids just don't seem to get it. In this course, get great tips on teaching place value to kids.
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24 minFREETeaching Skills courseFree13 CQ
In this conversation, Dr. Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, explains the need for higher education to evolve to suit the needs of the future.
with Dr. Michael CrowIn this conversation, Dr. Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, explains the need for higher education to evolve to suit the needs of the future.