Together, we can help every math student shine!
Hi there- I am Tricia,
I’m a Math Specialist who is passionate about creating simple and fun differentiated resources for elementary students. I was DESTINED to be a teacher.
I believe the great TRIFECTA in teaching math SUCCESSFULLY to your students is
- Scaffolding and Differentiation
- Math Fact Fluency
- Amazing Parent Communication
The end result? Confident mathematicians who believe in themselves and aren’t afraid to TRY ANYTHING!
I love that through Count on Tricia, I am able to help teachers support their students and make a positive impact worldwide. As sappy as that sounds, it is 100% true!
BROWSE
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3 Printable Math Games Your 3rd Graders will be Begging to Play
3 Printable Math Games Your 3rd Graders will be Begging to Play Instant recall and mastering multiplication facts for fluency is needed for exponent work, determining common denominators for adding and subtracting fractions and solving algebraic equations just to name a few. But your students are probably getting tired of practicing facts with flash cards,…
Converting Fractions Decimals and Percents
Let’s face it, one of the most used real-life math concepts in Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade is converting fractions decimals, and percents. Whether it be figuring out a grade on a test, a sale price of an item, or a tip on a restaurant bill…percentages are all around us. But, when students comprehend the…
Two Digit Multiplication Activities Your Students Will Love
I remember the days of attempting to teach my fourth and fifth-grade students to multiply 2×1 and 2×2 digit numbers. They were struggling to grasp the concept and I felt completely overwhelmed. Two-digit multiplication can just be hard! After lots of planning and trial and error, I feel like I’ve finally found the perfect two digit…
3 Printable Math Games Your 3rd Graders will be Begging to Play
3 Printable Math Games Your 3rd Graders will be Begging to Play Instant recall and mastering multiplication facts for fluency is needed for exponent work, determining common denominators for adding and subtracting fractions and solving algebraic equations just to name a few. But your students are probably getting tired of practicing facts with flash cards,…
Two Digit Multiplication Activities Your Students Will Love
I remember the days of attempting to teach my fourth and fifth-grade students to multiply 2×1 and 2×2 digit numbers. They were struggling to grasp the concept and I felt completely overwhelmed. Two-digit multiplication can just be hard! After lots of planning and trial and error, I feel like I’ve finally found the perfect two digit…
2 Simple Ways to Teach Multi Digit Long Division
Long Division for Beginners can be challenging and frustrating for some students. But, it doesn’t have to be with a few clever and engaging strategies. We all know our students learn in different ways, so it’s important for us as teachers to make sure we are presenting lots of differentiated instruction when introducing a new…
5 Easy Ways to Build Math Fact Fluency with 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
We all know the first floor of a house has to be solid before you start building the second floor. (No squeaks or shaky ceilings in my house, please!) The same goes for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade math students. They need to build a solid foundation in mental math before they can add…
3 Ways to Use Math Flashcards to Master Facts
Math flashcards are one of my favorite methods to reinforce or teach a new math skill! They are perfect for any subject, but I especially love to use them during math. There are so many games, drills, and activities you can create using flashcards. I love using them as a way for my students…
3 Fun Ways to Get Students Excited About Summer Multiplication Practice
Sun and fun…as summer approach loading up my Third Grade and Fourth Grade Math students with multiplication math fact practice is the key to avoiding the summer slide. These summer multiplication practice ideas are sure to be a hit with students and parents alike. Practicing multiplication facts throughout the summer helps upper elementary students…