In math, students develop an understanding of fractions as numbers. They learn the concepts behind multiplication and division and apply problem-solving skills and strategies for multiplying and ...

Using word problems to employ the two strategies above is a great way to engage students’ minds and really drill in the common core multiplication strategies for 3rd and 4th graders.

"Double Down Again," a third-grade math activity aligned with the Common Core standards: Johnny and Hua were walking to school one day when they saw two teachers each walking with two dogs.

Here's one of the problems, a question about estimation from a third-grade math test. The problem was posted on Facebook by a parent last Thursday and has already been shared over 17,000 times.

Here's one of the problems, a question about estimation from a third-grade math test. The problem was posted on Facebook by a parent on October 16 and was quickly shared thousands of times.

Common Core puts an emphasis on how to solve problems, and experts say that comes with a new math language. "Friendly numbers," "making 10s" and "landmark numbers" are just some of the new phrases ...

They implemented Common Core this year in our school system in Tennessee. I have a third grader who loved math and got A's in math until this year, where he struggles to get a C. He struggles with ...

The Common Core State Standards teach students the algorithm for multi-digit addition and subtraction in 4th grade. But some experts say it should be taught sooner.

The common core math standards outline the entire course for a grade, but today multiplication is our main focus. I think we all remember how demanding multiplication used to seem at the age of ...