Academic and Behavioral Interventions

Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble solving problems involving measurement? If so, keep reading.

1. Select a peer to model solving measurement problems for the student.

2. Assign the student measurement activities that they will want to perform successfully (e.g., following a cooking recipe, building a model, etc.).

3. Ask the student a question when they are most likely to be able to respond successfully.

4. Create a measurement reference sheet for the student to use at their desk when solving math problems involving measurement.

5. Talk about and give the student a list of words and phrases that indicate a measurement issue.

6. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled for the task is sufficient.

7. Give chances for the student to apply measurement skills in real-life situations (e.g., cooking, measuring the length of objects, etc.).

8. Get the student to start solving problems utilizing same and whole units of measurement. Present fractions and mixed units (e.g., pounds and ounces, etc.) only after the student has demonstrated success with same and whole units.

9. Get the student to take part in a hands-on experience by following a simple recipe (e.g., gelatin, peanut butter cookies, etc.).

10. Get the student to practice basic measurement skills (e.g., pound, ounce, inch, foot, etc.) using everyday measurement devices in their surroundings (e.g., scale, measuring cup, etc.).

11. Get the student to practice measurement skills in their surroundings to find an item’s length, weight, etc.

12. Get the student to practice using smaller units of measurement to create bigger units of measurement.

13. Get the student to solve simple measurement problems using measurement devices before solving the problems on paper (e.g., five inches plus four inches using a ruler; three liquid ounces plus five liquid ounces using a measuring cup, etc.).

14. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

15. Try gamifying your math lessons.

16. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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Are you looking for hacks for teaching kids to solve math problems involving money? If so, keep reading.

1. Make sure the student knows all the processes appropriate to solve problems involving the use of money (e.g., the student can solve math problems of the same difficulty as those involving money).

2. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

3. Teach the student why they are learning the concept of money. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply the concept in real-life situations.

4. Teach the student to recognize common denominations of paper money (e.g., one-dollar bill, five-dollar bill, ten-dollar bill, twenty-dollar bill, etc.).

5. Make sure the student knows all math operations involved in using money (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, etc.).

6. Give practice solving money problems using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

7. Daily, examine those skills, ideas, tasks, etc., that have been previously introduced.

8. Give the student math word problems involving the use of money. Make sure an appropriate operation is clearly stated.

9. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to hurry and make mistakes solving problems involving money.

10. Give the student a daily shopping list of things and a corresponding list of the cost of each item. Get the student to determine the total cost of their ”purchase.”

11. Praise the student for correctly solving problems involving money: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

12. Utilize real coins when teaching the student coin recognition and values (e.g., count by ones, fives, tens, etc.; matching combinations of coins; etc.).

13. Give real-life situations for the student to practice using money (e.g., paying for lunch in the cafeteria line, making purchases from book order clubs, purchasing a soft drink, etc.).

14. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

15. Try gamifying your math lessons.

16. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble solving math problems involving money? If so, keep reading.

1. Split the basic addition and subtraction facts into sets to be memorized by the student.

2. Give an assortment of restaurant menus for the student to choose things for a meal. Get them to compute the cost of the things.

3. Select a peer to work with the student every day practicing coin values, paper money values, money combinations, etc.

4. Get the student to use a calculator to reinforce solving problems involving money. Get the student to solve several money problems each day using the calculator.

5. Get the student to earn a hypothetical income and solve money-related math problems. The difficulty level of the problems should match the student’s capacity and ability level (e.g., taxes, social security, savings, rent, food, clothing, auto payments, recreation, etc.).

6. Get the student to match equal values of bills (e.g., five one-dollar bills to a five-dollar bill, two five-dollar bills to a ten-dollar bill, etc.).

7. Get the student to match equal values of coins (e.g., two nickels to a dime, two dimes and a nickel to a quarter, five nickels to a quarter, etc.).

8. Get the student to talk through money math problems as they solve them to find errors they are making.

9. Create a series of games that involve solving problems using money. Start off will simple problems and them escalate to more difficult ones.

10. Give the student a newspaper or a catalog. Get them to make a list of things advertised that they would like to purchase and then determine the total cost of the things they selected.

11. Give the student real money to simulate transactions in the classroom (e.g., purchasing lunch, groceries, snacks, clothing, etc.). Get the student to practice acting as both a customer and a clerk.

12. Teach the student to count by ones, fives, tens, twenties.

13. Teach the student to count by pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars.

14. Teach the student to recognize all the coins (e.g., penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar).

15. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

16. Try gamifying your math lessons.

17. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble understanding operational signs while working math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Assess the appropriateness of the task to determine (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled for the task is sufficient.

2. Get the student to practice recognizing operational symbols.

3. Utilize a written reminder beside math problems to indicate what math operation is to be used (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). As the student shows success, slowly lessen the use of reminders.

4. Widen the math operation symbols next to the problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

5. Color-code math operation symbols next to math problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

6. Make the student go through the math problems on each daily task highlighting or otherwise marking the operation of each problem before they begin to solve them.

7. Complete the first problem or two of the math assignment for the student so they know what operation to use.

8. Utilize a separate piece of paper for each type of math problem. As the student shows success, slowly introduce various types of math problems on the same page.

9. Put the math operation symbols randomly around the room and have the student practice identifying the operation involved as they point to the symbol.

10. Get the student to solve their math problems using a calculator.

11. Give the student a math operation symbol reference sheet to keep and use at their desk (e.g., + means add, – means subtract, x means multiply, ÷ means divide).

12. At the top of each sheet of math problems, give a math operational symbol reminder for the student (e.g., + means add, – means subtract, x means multiply, + means divide).

13. Get the student to practice matching math operation symbols to the word identifying the operation using flash cards (e.g., +, -, x, ÷ for add, subtract, multiply, divide).

14. Select a peer to work with the student to give reminders as the student solves their math problems.

15. Make sure the student knows why they are learning a math concept. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply those ideas in real-life situations.

16. Get the student to check their math assignments using a calculator to reinforce the memorization of math facts.

17. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

18. Give operational sign practice using apps or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

19. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

20. Spotlight operational signs to draw the student’s attention to the signs before starting the operation.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble understanding place value? If so, keep reading.

1. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in doing subtraction, multiplication, addition, and division problems).

2. Get the student to check their math assignments using a calculator to reinforce learning math facts.

3. Get the student to practice regrouping a number in various positions and determining its value (e.g., 372, 627, 721).

4. Get the student to talk through math problems as they are solving them to find place value errors the student is making.

5. Get the student to use a calculator to reinforce learning math facts. Get the student to solve several problems each day using a calculator.

6. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

7. Make sure the student has the prerequisite skills to learn place value (e.g., counting, writing numbers to 100, etc.).

8. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

9. Teach the student the ideas and terminology appropriate to learn place value (e.g., set, column, middle, left, digit, etc.).

10. Utilize manipulative objects (e.g., base ten blocks, connecting links, etc.) to teach the student place value and to give a visual image.

11. Utilize vertical lines or graph paper to help the student visualize columns and put a single digit in a column.

12. Teach the student that addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems are worked from right to left beginning with the ones column.

13. Teach the student that the collective value of ten “ones” is equal to one “ten” and that ten “tens” is equal to one hundred.

14. Teach the student the zero concept in place value (e.g., there are no tens in the number 207 so a zero is put in the tens column).

15. Money ideas will help the student in learning place value association (e.g., $1.26 is the same as six pennies or six ones; two dimes or two tens; one dollar or one hundred).

16. Give practice with place value using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

17. Give the student concrete experiences to help them learn and remember math facts.

18. Give the student learning experience s in grouping concrete objects into groups of tens, hundreds, etc. (e.g., popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, paper clips, buttons, etc.).

19. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to hurry and make mistakes solving math problems.

20. Get the student to practice labeling columns to represent ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

21. Select a peer to work with the student each day on place value learning activities (e.g., flash cards).

22. Teach the student why they are learning a math concept. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply those ideas in real-life situations.

23. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

24. Try gamifying your math lessons.

25. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for ways to teach students to solve math problems that include decimals and fractions? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the student to solve money problems to practice decimal problems.

2. Get the student to practice solving problems involving fractions and decimals using apps.

3. Give the student a newspaper or catalog. Get them to make a list of things advertised that they would like to purchase and then determine the total cost of the things they selected.

4. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

5. Teach the student why they are learning the ideas of fractions and decimals. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply these ideas in real-life situations.

6. Teach the student number ideas and the relationships of number symbols to numbers of objects before requiring them to solve math problems involving fractions and decimals.

7. Teach the student the concept of regrouping (e.g., changing mixed numerals into improper fractions, etc.).

8. Give practice with fractions and decimals using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

9. Give the student a daily shopping list of things and a corresponding list with the cost of each item (each involving a decimal point). Get the student to determine the total cost of their “purchase.”

10. Give the student manipulatives that represent the fractions involved in solving a problem.

11. Praise the student for correctly solving problems involving fractions or decimals: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

12. Give the student many concrete experiences to help them learn to use fractions and decimals (e.g., exchanging money, cutting pie-shaped pieces, measuring, weighing, telling time, etc.).

13. Give the student paper that has blank boxes and decimal points to guide the student to proper placement of decimal numbers when solving problems involving decimals.

14. Complete the first few problems of the math assignment with the student to make sure that they know/follow the instructions and the operations appropriate to solve the problems.

15. Give the student enjoyable math learning activities involving fractions and decimals that they can perform for drill and practice either alone or with a peer (e.g., computer games, math games, manipulatives, etc.).

16. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

17. Try gamifying your math lessons.

18. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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Are you looking for hacks for teaching students to solve math problems that include decimals and fractions? If so, keep reading.

1. Teach the student that 8/8 equals a whole, 10/10 equals a whole, etc.

2. Select a peer to work with the student on problems involving fractions or decimals.

3. Give an assortment of restaurant menus for the student to choose things from for a meal. Get him/her to compute the cost of the things (each involving a decimal point).

4. Cut pieces of paper into equal numbers (e.g., fourths, sixths, tenths, etc.); have the student add fractions together, subtract fractions, etc.

5. Create a reference sheet for fractions and decimals for the student to keep at their desk.

6. For math problems involving fractions with unlike denominators, have the student use a concrete object such as a ruler to help them solve the problem (e.g., compare 3/4 to 7/8).

7. Get the student to do rote counting by decimals (e.g., .2, .4, .6, .8, etc.).

8. Get the student to do rote counting by fractions (e.g., 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, etc.).

9. Get the student to earn a hypothetical income and solve money-related math using decimals (e.g., taxes, social security, savings, rent, food, clothing, auto payments, recreation, etc.). Pair the level of difficulty to the student’s capacity and ability level.

10. Get the student to use a calculator of app when learning to solve problems involving decimals.

11. Get the student to solve fraction problems using real-life measurements such as ounces, inches, pounds, etc., to ascertain weight, length, volume, etc.

12. Get the student to solve math problems involving decimals using concrete objects (e.g., two dollar bills and one fifty cent piece equals $2.50, etc.).

13. Get the student to solve math problems involving fractions and decimals using concrete objects (e.g., pennies that are one-tenth of a dime, inch cubes that are one-twelfth of a foot, etc.).

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

Advanced Math Apps, Tools, and Resources for That We Love

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for hacks for teaching kids to use steps to solve math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Give the student written reminders of task sequences.

2. Put all math problems involving the same steps together on a single line, on a separate sheet of paper, etc.

3. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to hurry and fail to follow the appropriate steps in math problems.

4. Complete the first problem or two of a math assignment with the student so they will know that steps to use.

5. Praise the student for following the appropriate steps in math problems : (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., classroom privileges, free homework pass, passing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., handshake, praise, smile, etc.).

6. Select a peer to work with the student while they learn to follow the steps in solving math problems.

7. Teach and give practice with various strategies to remember steps in a task: • repetition, • mnemonic, • acronym, and • association.

8. Utilize a separate piece of paper for each type (e.g., addition, subtraction, etc.) of math problem. As the student shows success, slowly introduce various types of problems on the same page.

9. Utilize large colored arrows to indicate where the student should begin to work problems.

10. Utilize written/oral repetition to aid the retention of information.

11. Utilize visual signals (e.g., stop signs, red dots, etc.) to signal when the student must change operations while solving a multi-step math problem.

12. Utilize written reminders next to math problems to indicate that step is to be done. As the student shows success, slowly lessen the use of reminders.

13. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled for the task is sufficient.

14. Get the student to use vertical lines or graph paper to help them keep math problems in the correct columns.

15. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

16. Try gamifying your math lessons.

17. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

Advanced Math Apps, Tools, and Resources for That We Love

Elementary School Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for ways to teach students to use steps to solve math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the student to write down directions, explanations, and instructions after they have been given to reinforce retention.

2. Highlight the math symbol for each math problem using a highlighter.

3. List the steps in solving math problems on the smartboard, bulletin board, etc.

4. Give sample problems, formulas, formats, etc., as references for solving math problems.

5. Utilize constructive criticism rather than remarks that could be perceived as negative, personal, menacing, etc.,(e.g., instead of saying, “You always make the same mistake,” say, “A better way to do that might be . . .” ).

6. Give the student a number line on their desk to use as a reference.

7. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

8. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

9. Make sure the student recognizes all math operation symbols.

10. Teach the student the definitions of specific math vocabulary (e.g., sum, difference, quotient, product, etc.).

11. Widen the math operation symbols next to the problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

12. Use an overhead projector or smartboard to model all steps required when solving a math problem.

13. Embody the proper sequence of steps when solving math problems on the smartboard or overhead projector before the student begins a new task.

14. Observe the student as they solve a math problem to find and correct error patterns.

15. Pair the student with another student to solve math problems on the smartboard and reinforce the proper sequence of steps.

16. Display appropriate sequential information in a readily accessible place (e.g., bulletin board, desktop, inside the student’s math folder, etc.).

17. Give math learning activities that require “active learning” rather than memorization.

18. Give math practice using a app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

19. Give the student a list to keep at their desk of the steps appropriate for the problems they are trying to solve.

20. Give the student an app or a hand-held educational device that reinforces the correct sequence of steps in solving math problems.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

Advanced Math Apps, Tools, and Resources for That We Love

Elementary School Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

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Multiplication Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

PreK Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love 

YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble using steps to solve math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Let the student use a calculator for math computation and emphasize the math process.

2. Assess the degree of task difficulty to ascertain whether the student will require additional information, time, assistance, etc., before starting a math assignment.

3. Assign the student math problems that require the same operation to make it easier for the student to follow steps in solving the problems. As the student shows success, introduce problems with various operations.

4. Get the student to circle each math problem’s operation symbol before they solve any math problems.

5. Get the student to ask for help when needed.

6. Utilize demonstration and hands-on learning when teaching new math skills.

7. Get the student to write the name of the operation beside each word problem before they solve any math word problems. Inspect the student’s choice of operations before they begin to answer the problems.

8. Color-code math operation symbols next to math problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

9. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in doing subtraction, multiplication, addition, and division problems).

10. Get the student to check their answers to math problems on a calculator.

11. Get the student to tutor another student who is learning new math ideas. Explaining the steps in basic math problems will help the student reinforce their own skills.

12. Get the student to ask themselves questions (e.g., “What is next?”) to keep themselves focused on solving a problem.

13. Get the student to orally repeat directions, explanations, and instructions after they have been given to reinforce retention.

14. Get the student to question any directions, explanations, or instructions before starting a task to reinforce math comprehension and fluency.

15. Get the student to raise their hand after finishing several problems so the teacher can check their work before continuing.

16. Get the student to relate math problems to real-life situations so that they will better understand the steps involved in solving the problem.

17. Get the student to talk through math problems as they are solving them to find errors they are making.

18. Get the student to orally explain steps to the teacher for solving a math problem to check the proper sequence of steps.

19. Get the student to orally state the steps required to finish a specific math operation (e.g., the steps in long division are +, x, -, bring down, etc.).

20. Get the student to work math problems at the board so the teacher can see the steps being performed.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

Advanced Math Apps, Tools, and Resources for That We Love

Elementary School Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Fraction Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

High School Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

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Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That I Would Use If I Were Still in the Classroom

Math Manipulatives Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Middle School Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Multiplication Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

PreK Math Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love 

YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom