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A Simple Math Idea :)
Posted on Aug. 21, 2007
For those of you who may be studying place value, which is all of us at some point, here is a very simple idea that helps to cement the concept of place value for our students.
You simply take some poster board or cardstock paper & cut out some rectangles of whatever size you like. Write the numerals 0-9, one number on each rectangle or square. You will want to have several zeroes, several one's, two's, etc..... Oftentimes, children may have difficulty writing a number such as one hundred, twenty-three million, four thousand, six. The confusion can come when there is a zero in a particular place value. I dictate a number & my son must arrange the numbers correctly. It helps so much to have this visual aid. To add to the fun, we sit on the floor & do this & he sets his timer for 15 or 20 seconds & we try to beat the clock. It is also great for your memory--I need help here!!--as you have to remember the number. We have the squares scattered on the floor so you also have to hunt a bit for the correct number. In just three days of this "game," any confusion that existed is gone. Plus, it was fun & a nice break from the books. Guess you call that " L-E-A-R-N-I-N-G."
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Posted at 2:35 PM on Aug. 21, 2007 by
humpty ahhh! Learning does take different paths - not all in textbooks.
You asked if I lived in the Tulsa area, Yes. I live west of Tulsa on Keystone Lake.
We have not started school yet. The funny thing about that is when school starts I will have so much more to blog about, but less time to do it. We'll see.
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Posted at 4:15 PM on Aug. 21, 2007 by
blessedmomof10 Oh, that is a good idea! I am teaching place value to my 7 yr old twins and they are having a hard time understanding! This just may work for them!
Thank you for sharing!
gloria
Great Idea!
Posted at 9:02 PM on Aug. 21, 2007 by
innovativelearning I love hands on learning. You have some great tips. Thanks!
I can hardly wait to start school next week. My children are begging to start with all the new books. What a sad problem. LOL
Great Idea!
Posted at 11:01 AM on Aug. 23, 2007 by
WisdomBuilders Wow! What a great idea! I hope that I remember it when my children are ready for those big numbers. Abby's only to a place where she has to understand the difference between say 7 and 17. She was having a hard time with this so I got some flashcards and put a pencil in the middle of the tens place and the ones place on 17 and did a 10 rod on the tens side of the pencil and seven 1 cubes on the other. Then I had her count the cubes all together. I think it helped.
Great Idea
Posted at 6:47 PM on Aug. 23, 2007 by
melissal89 That is a great idea! My daughter just missed one of those "0" in the place value problems today. I will try this with her. Thanks!
Hello
Posted at 7:19 AM on Aug. 24, 2007 by
Joycemarie I just happened by your blog and I have really enjoyed reading it and I love your title. I have one daughter who will be in 10th grade this year. I am very much aware that my chance to teach is nearing an end. I would like to make you my friend...you have quite a bit of wisdom to share.
God bless
Joyce
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