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By Jennifer Walsh

Creating an Effective Homework Policy

Learn how to create an effective homework policy for elementary classrooms. Six components, grade-level time guidelines, purposeful assignment types, parent communication, and a sample weekly structure.

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By Jennifer Walsh

How to Introduce Decimals in 4th Grade

Learn how to introduce decimals in 4th grade with a five-step lesson, visual models, fraction connections, comparison strategies, common mistakes, weekly unit plan, and free place value worksheets.

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By Jennifer Walsh

Montessori vs. Traditional Worksheet Approaches

Compare Montessori and traditional worksheet approaches for elementary math and literacy. Strengths of each, when worksheets fit hands-on learning, myths to avoid, and a hybrid weekly schedule for homeschool and classroom.

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By Jennifer Walsh

Preparing for State Math Assessments

Prepare for state math assessments with a six-week countdown plan, grade-level skill priorities, format and pacing practice, teacher checklist, parent tips, and free worksheets and quizzes.

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By Jennifer Walsh

How to Teach Word Problems Step by Step

Learn how to teach word problems step by step with the CUBES strategy and a five-step routine. Problem types by grade, bar models, common mistakes, weekly plan, and free math worksheets.

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By Jennifer Walsh

The Benefits of Daily Math Fact Practice

Discover the benefits of daily math fact practice: fluency, less anxiety, stronger number sense, and a simple 10-minute routine. Grade-level fact targets plus free worksheets and flash cards.