Math Tips

Kindergarten Math Tips

First Grade Math Tips

When subtracting, remind the students they are counting backwards.   When counting backwards, the numbers get smaller.  Touchpoints are also helpful when subtracting.                    

                                                  -Amanda LeJeune

Second Grade Math Tips

What is a bundle? Bundling is also called grouping. This is a way to group numbers by putting the smaller units together to make a larger one. For instance, putting 10 ones together makes 1 ten. Putting 10 tens together makes 1 hundred.

-Tina Louviere

Third Grade Math Tips

When looking at an array. we use the number of rows as the first number in the Math fact.  For example, 3 x 4 is three rows of four.

For rounding by tens use a number to show your child which ten they are rounding off is closer to.  This will help them see the answer.

                                                                  -Bridget Richard

Fourth Grade Math Tips

Fifth Grade Math Tips

Fluency in basic math facts is a must, so why not use techonology to help your child with this skill?  For instance, www.factmonster.com is full of useful tools, including a link to flashcards for all four basic math operations.  They will love how interactive this website is, and it works for any grade level!

                                                          -Brandon Pleasant

                                                           5th Grade