When seventh graders dive into units of factors, fractions, and exponents, one of the earliest lessons focuses on divisibility and factors. This includes the ability to define divisibility rules, factors, as well as GCF and LCM. To make these early lessons as accessible as possible, math teachers can turn to awesome, diverse teaching strategies. We’ll […]
Category Archives: Prealgebra
Teaching Exponents
In grade 7, having mastered cube roots, factors, and divisibility, students move on to learning about exponents. This includes defining and identifying the parts of an exponential notation, writing expressions in exponential form, and expanding and evaluating exponential notations. Whether you’re a math teacher or a homeschooling parent, there are tons of ways in which […]
Teach Kids How to Compare and Order Rational Numbers
In the 7th grade, students learn how to define, as well as how to compare and order rational numbers. They also learn how to understand statements of order for rational numbers that are set in real life. Math teachers can make these lessons on rational numbers more exciting and engaging by adopting a number of […]
Teaching Fractions and Decimals
In pre-algebra units, you’ll be teaching fractions and decimals to students to help them understand what they represent. Students then become proficient in converting fractions to decimals and vice versa, as well as comparing fractions and decimals. There are many ways in which math teachers can make lessons in fractions and decimals, whether it’s by […]