Understanding Numbers

Place value is a concept that sets a foundation for mathematical understanding. Ordering these sets of three- and four-digit numbers will help to strengthen that foundation. A great independent practice worksheet or short assessment to...

Young mathematicians demonstrate their understanding of part-whole relationships in a fraction skills worksheet. Presented with a series of mixed numbers and improper fractions, learners must correctly convert each of them into their...

This series of math presentations by Monica Yuskaitis is outstanding! This installment teaches youngsters about fractions and mixed numbers. The graphics, examples, and text throughout this presentation are engaging and should help...

Adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators is a tricky process. This presentations does an excellent job of outlining the steps necessary in great detail. By the time you've worked through this 33-slide PowerPoint with your students,...

Here is an excellent presentation on the difference between mixed numbers and improper fractions. Young mathematicians are given a clear definition of each, and the ensuing slides give lots of great practice in calculating these values....

In this math PowerPoint, the process of multiplying whole numbers and fractions is broken down into clear, sequential steps. Examples of each step are given numerically and in simple, easy-to-understand text. Story problems and examples...

Adding double-digit numbers can seem difficult for some students. But, this Khan Academy video makes this process clear in a developmentally sound way. Students watch as 'Sal' adds the number 46 to 43. He references each number by its...

Get real with a video defining rational numbers as whole numbers, their opposites, and all numbers in-between. The goal is for learners to know that the absolute value of any rational number, whether decimal, fraction, or whole number,...

What does opposite mean? Ask your mathematicians and you will get a multitude of answers. The video shows learners that opposite means having a position on the other or further side of something, in this case zero, and are an equal...

How does multiplication help when dividing a number? Prepare your number crunchers to become fluent in dividing multi-digit numbers by relating base ten blocks to the standard algorithm with this video. Reinforce students’ understanding...