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Understanding math concepts across grade levels

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Math Instructional Videos on Concepts

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Addition Strategies

– Making 10s 
– Making 10s with Larger Numbers 
– Open Number Line 
– Partial Sums
 

Subtraction Strategies

– Bridge to 10 
– Bridge to 10 with Larger Numbers 
– Place Value/Open Number Line
 

Multiplication Strategies

– Arrays 
– Transition from Array to Area Model 
– Area Model (multiplication strategies)
– Area Model with Larger Numbers 
– Partial Products 
 

Division Strategies

– Area Model (division strategies) 
– Partial Quotients (division strategies) 
 
The preceding videos were created by Mr. Christopher McFadden, MES and Ms. Kathleen Alexander, MES
Ms. Bordone, WES explains Number Bonds
K-1 Rekenrek –A Digital Resource for Parents for Counting by Ms.  Lettieri, MES  
 
Grade 3-5 Parents. Addition and Subtraction of Fractions by Ms. Linda  Lettieri, MES
Here is a video about adding and subtracting fractions that will give you insight into the visual images that can be used with students to help them understand the underlying mathematics. 
 
Grade 4-5 Parents:Partial Quotients by Ms. Linda Lettieri, MES
This video explains the Partial Quotient Strategy for Division. There are visual models and a progression that explains why it is placed in the curriculum before students learn the standard algorithm
 
Word Problems by Ms. Linda Lettieri, MES
This video shows a wonderful, currently free resource for solving word problems. While the resource may be of interest to any parent/guardian of a student in K through grade 6, the specific example shown in this video is perfect for grade 2 students. 
 
Family Math Splat– by Ms. Linda Lettieri, MES
This video helps students see subtraction and fraction and can be used with lower and upper elementary students. 

  • Family Education

    This resource can be used by both parents and teachers for homework help, extra practice, creating worksheets, and more.
     

  • Free Federal Resources for Academic Excellence

    This is a website created by the government to support teachers and students.  There are many resources available for free.

  • The Learning Page

    This website is a great resource for teachers when planning units or for parents looking for enrichment ideas. 

    • Master Science Basics

      Several good videos to watch with your children that review underlying concepts in science. 

    • PBS Kids

      A variety of games and information.