As students progress through their academic journey, they will eventually be faced with standardized tests. These tests play a crucial role in determining a student’s academic progress and potential future opportunities. One subject that is heavily emphasized in standardized tests is math. In this article, we will explore some tips and strategies for 7th-grade students […] The post Preparing for Standardized Math Tests appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

Mathematics is a subject that requires problem-solving skills to excel. In 7th grade, students begin to encounter more complex math concepts, and the ability to analyze and solve problems becomes increasingly important. Building problem-solving skills for math not only helps students to master math concepts but also prepares them for success in higher-level math courses […] The post Building Problem-solving Skills for 7th-Grade Math appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

When dealing with areas, there are different solutions to solve for the unknown. Area mainly deals with the space covered surrounded by the perimeter. Everything has an area: the bed you sleep in, the mirror you look at, the desk you write on, and even the screen you use for your phones and gadgets.  In […] The post Tiling as a Strategy to Get Area appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

We all know that multiplication can be learned in various ways whether it be by solving it visually through array models or equal groups, or by simply using repeated addition. Teaching math to our students with different strategies has endless permutations. Let us truly remember that teaching math to our students should always be engaging […] The post Interacting through Commutative and Distributive appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

We encounter liquids all the time. To introduce liquid volume to your students, you may start by asking them what usual ways they encounter liquids. Some may answer that liquid is found in the oceans and seas. Yes! Some may even answer that liquid is experienced when you take a shower or swim in a […] The post Get Wet While Measuring Liquid Volume! appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

You might be wondering how you can teach your students to master multiplying single-digit numbers. Suppose you were asked by your student what multiplication is; you can explain that it is one of the four basic mathematical operations wherein you repeatedly combine the same values until you reach the final repetition. However, as simple as […] The post Introducing Multiplication Using Arrays in Everyday Objects appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

Children learn how to add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers in fourth grade. By the time they start fifth grade, they should have a decent understanding of multi-digit whole number addition and subtraction based on the use of the standard algorithm for these operations. As a math teacher or a homeschooling parent, your job is […] The post Adding and Subtracting Multi-Digit Whole Numbers appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

Fifth grade is an exciting and rich math year. This is when kids need to become fluent in multi-digit whole number addition and subtraction, learn how to add and subtract decimals, and gain a decent understanding of multi-digit whole number multiplication and division. Since dividing multi-digit numbers is an essential skill that many exercises require, […] The post Teach Dividing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

When learning about fractions, fifth graders learn how to interpret fractions as division of the numerator and denominator, model fractions as division by using a tape diagram, as well as solve word problems involving fractions as division. If you’re a math teacher and you’re teaching fractions as division, you’re probably familiar with the fact that […] The post Understanding Fractions as Division appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more

In units on measuring volume, fifth graders learn how to find the volume of one layer of a figure by counting the cubes, how to apply addition when finding the total volume of a figure, and how to use multiplication when finding the volume of a figure given the volume of one layer. Whether you’re […] The post Measuring Volume appeared first on MathTeacherCoach ..read more