you are probably thinking that the math strategies that your child is showing you are VERY different from the way that you and I learned in elementary school. I promise, there is a method to the madness...
Luckily, when I attended UNF, I was taught Chets Creek math strategies and referenced these wonderful videos from the Schultz Center. These videos are from Chets Creek teachers who have taught 4th grade for quite some time. :) The videos show strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The strategies are listed from the least efficient to the most efficient.
Please understand that your child must have a deep understanding of multiplication and division BEFORE he/she starts using the traditional algorithm. We have not gone over all of the strategies for multiplication and division yet, but please take a look at the videos so you can feel better about helping your child with homework or studying for a quiz. You will also understand why I stress to my little friends why it is so important to show your work and explain your thinking!
*Little friends--feel free to watch these videos too! :D
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