When subtracting, remind the students they are counting backwards.   When counting backwards, the numbers get smaller.  Touchpoints are also helpful when subtracting.                    

                                                  -Amanda LeJeune

What is a bundle? Bundling is also called grouping. This is a way to group numbers by putting the smaller units together to make a larger one. For instance, putting 10 ones together makes 1 ten. Putting 10 tens together makes 1 hundred.

-Tina Louviere

When looking at an array. we use the number of rows as the first number in the Math fact.  For example, 3 x 4 is three rows of four.

For rounding by tens use a number to show your child which ten they are rounding off is closer to.  This will help them see the answer.

                                                                  -Bridget Richard

Fluency in basic math facts is a must, so why not use techonology to help your child with this skill?  For instance, www.factmonster.com is full of useful tools, including a link to flashcards for all four basic math operations.  They will love how interactive this website is, and it works for any grade level!

                                                          -Brandon Pleasant

                                                           5th Grade