Guide to Math Concepts

3D numbers Students in the United States often score poorly on math achievement tests, and as teachers, we are always looking for creative ideas to reach these students. When your students are struggling to master math concepts, you often look for new and exciting ways to cover the material in your math textbook. This collection of articles by Bright Hub's top writers will provide you with the tips you need to keep your students engaged and inspired. Come back often to see what's new. No matter the grade or topic, our guide to math concepts will provide you with the information you need to help your class grow and achieve.

Finding and Using Math Counters in Preschool

Math counters for preschool classes are easy to find and even easier to use in your preschool classroom. They are an extremely versatile and rather inexpensive manipulative that can...

Necessary Math Manipulatives in the Early School Years

Students engaged in active learning are more apt to master new skills. Using math manipulatives in early school years is the perfect way to accomplish this. Students who apply a hands...

Math Games to Help Students With Dyslexia

Help your students overcome learning disabilities in fun, interactive ways. These ideas help you make your own games to teach math concepts to children with dyslexia....

Grade Level Expectations: 1st Grade Skills

Moving from kindergarten to first grade can be quite perplexing. School becomes more directed and students feel more like a big kid. Get them prepared and help them pass to 2nd grade with 1st grade skills...

3 Frog and Toad Crafts for 1st Grade Students

Arnold Lobel's books about the friendship of Frog and Toad are favorites with first grade children. Introduce your students to the adventures of Frog and Toad and then make some cute crafts to go with...

"Math U See" For Students with Autism

Math can be a difficult subject for students suffering from autism spectrum disorders. "Math U See" can be an effective math curriculum for students with autism and can be used effectively in small...

Reading and Math IEP Goals for Primary Students

Turning data into measurable objectives and goals can be a difficult task. Learn about gathering information for IEP goals and find sample objectives and goals in the areas of reading and math for primary...

Assess Your Child Using Kindergarten Readiness Standards

Entering kindergarten should be a fun endeavor for your child and yourself. Don't let kindergarten readiness standards scare you, but understand what skills your child can be prepared...

Test Your Multipliction and Division Knowledge

Looking to improve your understandng of multipication and division? Try taking our quiz to see how much you know....