Who am I? I'm a complete and utter cheeseball. I'm the face behind Carabunga Teaching, and I'm a total nut for: bad puns, tourist traps, seeing if I can fit into large containers, food, puzzles, escape rooms, all things Harry Potter and sci-fi.
I'm Cara!
A couple of people have asked me what my go-to book is for teaching Math. And, this is my ULTIMATE favourite! "Making Math Meaningful" by Marian Small.
You can check out the details in my Resource Guide in my linktree.
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Like everything else in Math, it's crucial to develop an understanding of number operations like multiplication. Check out my freebie that is a simple guide to the different representations of multiplication as well as key words! #multiplication#grade3math#grade4math
Math problem of the day: Based on this picture, how many chocolates were there in each layer before Azal started eating them? How many chocolates were in the box originally? And, how many chocolates has he eaten so far? Justify!
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This is a view of the Dubai skyline at sunset. The Burj Khalifa is about 830 m high. How high can we estimate the surrounding buildings to be?
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Nothing says real world Math like going to the chocolate shop. How does this picture of beautifully-decorated chocolates show Math? What strategies can we use when counting how many chocolates there?
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Teaching Grade 3 and 4 Math can be challenging. It can be about the planning, the differentiation, teaching problem-solving, the troubleshooting. What are your struggles when teaching Math in the grade 3 or 4 classroom? Comment below!
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Happy Random Act of Kindness Day! Every act of kindness helps. What kind act have you done or will you do for someone today? #randomactofkindnessday#RAKDay
Looking at the peak from the bottom of the mountain can be daunting. And, likewise for our students, sometimes looking at a Math problem can be overwhelming and scary. But, taking the first step and getting started is key to success and learning. #mathmotivation#marktwainquote
One of the most challenging, time-consuming, and confusing parts of teaching in a Grade 3 or 4 classroom can be planning rich lessons for Math. How can YOU streamline and simplify YOUR Math planning process? Click on my Website in my bio to sign up for your free guide!
Student voice and student choice are key in education. If you're looking for an easy way to get your Gr. 3 and 4 students engaged while also offering multiple entry points, have them create their own Math problems for your unit. Then, they can solve whichever problems they want!
Check out my latest blog post on teaching whole numbers! In it, I do a quick run-through of representing , rounding, and comparing whole numbers.
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Anchor charts are key to building student awareness of Math concepts. Are you looking to up your Math anchor chart game? Check out the "Blog" section of my linktree!