MathBell
Helping to build your math confidence one video at a time!
Hello Educators! My name is Michele, and I aim to help teachers and parents better understand elementary math concepts. If you are new to teaching elementary math, transitioning to a different grade level, or a parent or guardian looking to better support your child, then I am here for you! As someone with 15 years of experience in elementary math education as a teacher, tutor, instructional math coach, and K-5 curriculum developer, who no longer works in schools, but continues to learn, explore, and work with elementary math curriculum and resources, my goal is to provide you with the support and encouragement you need to be successful! Prepare to feel empowered to go from cautious or comfortable to confident in who you are as a math educator and in what you are doing right now to best support your students.
If this includes you, you are in the right place!
Welcome to Mathbell :)
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Quick math quiz! When using base-ten blocks to model decimals, which block usually represents one-tenth (0.1) if the flat is one whole?
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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Base-ten blocks can be used for way more than whole number place value! Which of these activities do you think students enjoy most with base-ten blocks?
See all 10 surprising ways in my new video 👉 https://youtu.be/JI9TyH8r4GM
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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When you or your students use base-ten blocks, what feels most helpful?
There’s no wrong choice here, each one builds understanding in a different way!
Learn more in video 1 and video 2 of my Base-ten Blocks series: What are base-ten blocks? https://youtu.be/iLu62FQbgU0 and How to use base-ten blocks https://youtu.be/EZxL3qvfs-U
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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When modeling a number with base-ten blocks, what’s the main idea to help students understand?
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Why are base-ten blocks such an effective tool for teaching math?
2 months ago | [YT] | 6
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Quick tip: Keep building and representing numbers using base-ten blocks engaging by challenging your students with tasks such as:
~Show 427 without using any rods,
~Build 365 without using any flats, or
~Build a number using only flats and units.
Watch video #2 of my series on base-ten blocks to find out more about how to use base-ten blocks to build and represent single numbers BEFORE we move into using them in any of the four operations.
2 months ago | [YT] | 1
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Which of these is a reason to use math manipulatives when teaching elementary math?
2 months ago | [YT] | 3
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New to math manipulatives? Or just want a fresh start?
My newest video walks you through exactly how to get started using math manipulatives and tools in your classroom or at home.
Watch here and make math more visual, hands-on, and clear for your learners!
2 months ago | [YT] | 1
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How confident do you feel teaching math?
4 months ago | [YT] | 2
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