I have been teaching elementary school since 1998. I am currently a 4th grade teacher.
I <strong>skillfully enhance</strong> every single lesson in the EngageNY-Eureka Math Modules for teachers, students, and parents.
Lessons are enhanced with:
*typed-out lesson objectives
*simplified directions
*enlarged font
*bold and underlined key words
*better layout (work space)
*extra practice lessons
*typed-out application problems
*typed-out higher order thinking questions (H.O.T.)
*mid & end of module reviews
*interactive Smart Board features
I put these strategies in students' notebooks, insert them into their plastic white boards, send them home, post them in the classroom, and share them with tutors. ★This bundle includes: -A Smart Board document with all multiplication strategies and a Smart Board document with all division strategies (ties in with the EngageNY/Eureka Math modules).-Handouts to print for students and parents of the strategies (2 PDF's)-Math Key words for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction handout
This Number Talks bundle includes the Smart Board document and PowerPoint slideshow. Number Talks increase computational fluency. ★My students love Number Talks. They are short and allow students to do mental computation and explain (using mathematical language) and defend their answers, as well as allow the opportunity for students to defend, support, or appropriately disagree with their peers' answers. This is a powerful tool to develop math discourse and also a class culture of accepting a
This is an assessment I created to assess multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals skills for my students. Problems are in isolated form, word form, grids, and visuals are incorporated. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module Review & Assessment Bundles►1st Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►2nd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►3rd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►4th Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►5th Grade R
This is an interactive Smart Board and PowerPoint of 20 multiplication problems with the answers behind a blue text box that you can slide to reveal the answers. I use this with my students to review before an assessment. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module Review & Assessment Bundles►1st Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►2nd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►3rd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►4th Grade Review & Asses
This is a great review/practice for multiplication and division. It has problems on: factors, prime/composite numbers, multiples, input/output tables, and multiplication and division word problems. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module Review & Assessment Bundles►1st Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►2nd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►3rd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►4th Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►5th Gra
I have my students learn to round the multi-digit number first, and multiply quickly to see what their answer should be close to...this way, when they get an exact answer, they can know if their answer is reasonable. ************************************ Below are resources available in ★my store★Grades 1-6 Mid & End of Module Review & Assessment Bundles►1st Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►2nd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►3rd Grade Review & Assessment Bundles►4th Grade Review & Assessment
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.OA.A.2
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching elementary school since 1998. I am currently a 4th grade teacher.
I <strong>skillfully enhance</strong> every single lesson in the EngageNY-Eureka Math Modules for teachers, students, and parents.
Lessons are enhanced with:
*typed-out lesson objectives
*simplified directions
*enlarged font
*bold and underlined key words
*better layout (work space)
*extra practice lessons
*typed-out application problems
*typed-out higher order thinking questions (H.O.T.)
*mid & end of module reviews
*interactive Smart Board features
Teaching style
Inquiry-based learning, blended with real-life applications,
and hands-on activities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2011, PBS National Teacher Innovation Award Winner (math strategies, student engagement, creativity, & innovation).
2012 Public Education Grant winner.
www.mathstervakkas.com (math video problems & video interactive read alouds).
My own education history
Masters degree in Elementary Education.
Additional biographical information
I love spending time and sharing laughs with my beautiful wife, two wonderful boys, and our playful dog.
I also enjoy teaching, playing basketball, biking, swimming, reading, and boating.
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