Meredith Schaefer
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Schenectady, New York, United States
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20 years of teaching K-5. Literacy coach for teachers in grades K-5. Background in graphic design prior to becoming a teacher.
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Chocolate Bar Game - Distributive Property of Multiplication
Use the idea of chocolate bars breaking apart to teach the "Break Apart Strategy" of Distributive Property of Multiplication. The chocolate bar is the array (area model) showing the product.
Easy to set up for math center, early finisher, homework, morning work, and more.
Understand the Distributive Property of Multiplication by having children roll dice or flip over cards to build an area model (array). Write an equation for the area model. Next, break apart (use the distributive property of
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.OA.B.5
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Experience
20 years of teaching K-5. Literacy coach for teachers in grades K-5. Background in graphic design prior to becoming a teacher.
Teaching style
My style of teaching is structured to allow for cooperative learning activities, engaging partnerships, and differentiation to meet the needs of all the students. I believe in the strength model and seeing what students CAN do and building them up from there. Responsive teaching with open-ended authentic and engaging activities goes far in teaching students!
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design as well as my Masters in Elementary Education. I am always looking for meaningful professional development and consider myself a lifelong learner.
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