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Properties of Multiplication

Properties of Multiplication

Explore the overview of Happy Numbers’ pedagogy relating to multiplication properties. See introductory tasks and activities developing procedural fluency.
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov
Place Value: Building a Strong Foundation

Place Value: Building a Strong Foundation

Early understanding of place value is an important milestone for your students as they advance in numeration and operations. Here are some activities to help your students to move toward this milestone as well as links to exercises that build prior knowledge...
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov
Do You Dread Teaching Regrouping and Exchanging? Let Us Help

Do You Dread Teaching Regrouping and Exchanging? Let Us Help

Regrouping and exchanging in two-digit addition and subtraction is one of those math procedures that is often used without understanding the underlying concepts. Here, we would like to share with you some ideas we use to approach this challenging topic...
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov
Overview on Funding

Overview on Funding

Overview on Funding – Math Blog for Differentiation from Happy Numbers
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov
Number Sense with the Hundred Chart

Number Sense with the Hundred Chart

Insights into the Power of the Hundred Chart! Teach place value and more using the hundred chart - ideas for classroom, online activities
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov
New Content in 2nd Grade!

New Content in 2nd Grade!

New Content in 2nd Grade! – Math Blog for Differentiation from Happy Numbers
Happy Numbers team· 02 Nov