What is the Butterfly Method? Fractions with unlike denominators can be tricky for 4th and 5th graders to understand. Students are moving from something relatively
Long division is both challenging to learn and to teach! Students often have a broad range of understanding of this concept. It requires a strong
The Value of a Math Working Wall When I first started teaching I was lucky enough to have a teaching aide who was incredibly creative.
What Type of Math Difficulties Do Students Have? Many students find math challenging today and over the years I have supported and now specialize in
What is place value chart division? The place value chart division method is a great way for introducing the division of larger numbers. My students
What are divisibility rules? Divisibility rules in math are shortcuts to quickly check if one whole number can be evenly divided by another. They save
It’s time to get ready for math in upper elementary! Back-to-school season can be an exciting yet stressful time for all teachers. The summer break
What is Big Seven strategy for division? The Big 7 division method is a useful way to introduce long division using partial quotients. By partial
While some upper elementary students I have taught find multiplying larger numbers using the standard method effective, for others it can cause a lot of
The long division box method (or long division area model) is a systematic technique that I think is gaining more popularity when teaching long division.
Jumping Elephant Math is about finding ways to remove barriers to learning math, working in partnership with math teachers to deliver engaging and robust lessons and changing mathphobia mindsets. With the right tools anything is possible – even elephants could jump!