http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog Tips for Teaching Elementary Math Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:54:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We as adults play board games all the time. They are a way to break free from the everyday mundane tasks and allow us to enjoy some quality leisure time with the people we enjoy spending time with. The same philosophy goes for students. Students day in and day out ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/12/15/tic-tac-toe-and-times-tables/ You can teach the students a fun activity incorporating multiplication times-tables with this inquisitive game that includes the concept of a point system. Who doesn't love a little competition? I think just about everyone, including children. So with that in mind how about teaching them a little about intrinsic and ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/12/09/point-system-for-multiplication-tables/ Many of us enjoyed playing with legos and blocks when we were younger. We used these to build what ever our little imaginations at the time seemed to be fascinated with. These building blocks, no pun intended, are the same philosophy applied to very basics of architecture throughout the world.  ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/12/04/pyramid-and-fractions/ Teachers can implement a fun game for students that not only give them a chance to have fun learning fractions, but they can also learn how to use fractions in real life. This game incorporates many skills that engage the students and motivate them in wanting to learn more. Some ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/30/smarties-game-for-learning-fractions/ Almost everyone loves the mystery of solving puzzles. They give us a chance to use our critical thinking skills – and, give us a sense of accomplishment when we are able to see the final product. By putting together a picture, separated into pieces, you are showing the class that ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/25/puzzle-pieces-for-multiplication-tables/ Sometimes just being able to attract the student's attention in class can be a chore in itself, especially if some students are having comprehension issues between different types of math such as Fractions and Probability. This is one of the reasons why math can be challenging for some people to ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/20/fractions-and-probability/ This is a fun game for teachers to incorporate into their teaching lessons and it is fun because of the partial element of surprise. Kids love surprises and the best part of this game is that the students will have even more fun learning because they won't even realize they ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/15/learning-multiplication-with-playing-cards/ Everyone loves those cute complimentary crispy cookies when enjoying some delightful Asian cuisine. These cookies are not only uniquely aerodynamic, but they have a nice little message inside that is inspirational and uplifting. So why not combine this same concept to your teaching lesson by having your students learn more ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/09/fortune-cookies-for-fractions/ This fun game is ideal for anyone who wants to learn multiplication tables in a non-traditional way and make some music at the same time. The great thing about this game is that it can be played with multiple players or with one player, which makes it a great way ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/04/beads-shakers-makes-math-easy/ You can teach students a fun activity incorporating multiplication times-tables with this inquisitive game that includes the concept of a point system. Who doesn't love a little competition? Just about everyone, including children. With that in mind, how about teaching your students a little about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as ... http://www.math-lessons.ca/blog/2009/11/02/multiplication-masters/