A visually-driven lesson focused on comparing and ordering decimals using the 'Ghost Zero' strategy and place value analysis within a galactic navigation theme.
A lesson focused on identifying the value of a variable that satisfies a one-step equation through substitution and mental math.
A secret agent-themed review session covering whole numbers, fractions, and measurement for 5th-grade math standards. Students solve 20 mission-critical math problems to complete their 'field report'.
A targeted 10-minute intervention lesson using visual models to help third-grade students grasp the concept of equivalent fractions.
Students synthesize their learning across all 4.NBT standards through a series of mixed-review 'Case Files'. Focus on ALN HLCs 1-4.
Students investigate the meaning of remainders in division word problems. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.6.
Students practice multi-digit ÷ 1-digit division using partial quotients, justified by place value understanding. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.6.
Students practice multi-digit ÷ 1-digit division by sharing base-ten units into equal groups. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.6.
Students practice 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication using area models and partial products. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.5.
Students practice multi-digit by 1-digit multiplication using area models and partial products. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.5.
Students practice multi-digit subtraction using the standard algorithm, with a focus on decomposing/unbundling. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.4.
Students practice multi-digit addition using the standard algorithm, justified by place value understanding and base-ten models. Focus on ALN HLC 4 and 4.NBT.B.4.
Students use number lines to round multi-digit numbers to any place. Focus on ALN HLC 3 and 4.NBT.A.3.
Students compare multi-digit numbers using place value understanding and relational symbols (>, <, =). Focus on ALN HLC 2 and 4.NBT.A.2.
Students practice reading and writing multi-digit whole numbers in various forms (standard, expanded, word). Focus on ALN HLC 2 and 4.NBT.A.2.
Students explore the 10x relationship between adjacent place value positions using base-ten blocks and place value charts. Focus on ALN HLC 1 and 4.NBT.A.1.
Consolidating all 5.NBT skills through mixed practice and formative assessment tasks.
Dividing decimals by whole numbers and decimals using visual models and relationship to multiplication.
Representing decimal multiplication using area models and looking for patterns with powers of 10.
Using base-ten blocks and hundredths grids to add and subtract decimals conceptually.
Developing efficiency with partial quotients for division with two-digit divisors.
Using area models and partial quotients to solve multi-digit division problems.
Applying multiplication strategies to real-world multi-step problems.
Connecting partial products to the standard algorithm for multi-digit multiplication.