A lesson on using the area model (partial products) to solve multiplication problems involving 1-digit and 2-digit numbers. Students will learn to decompose numbers by place value and use geometric diagrams to organize their work.
A practical math lesson focused on identifying, counting, and solving word problems involving coins and dollar bills up to $20. Students will practice visual counting and real-world application through word problems.
A foundational lesson on long division, moving from 3-digit by 1-digit to 3-digit by 2-digit divisors using visual scaffolding and the DMSB mnemonic.
A comprehensive introduction to fundamental geometric terms and angle classifications, designed for Massachusetts MCAS preparation with high visual support.
A hands-on performance task where students apply rational number operations to plan a party budget. Students use visual graphic organizers to track spending, calculate totals, and ensure they stay within a set budget.
A real-world math performance task where students manage a bakery order, calculate costs, and stay within a budget. Designed with heavy scaffolding and visual support for special education students.
A high-stakes escape room challenge where students solve PEMDAS expressions involving exponents to crack the vault code. Students act as digital detectives navigating four distinct security layers.
A lesson on dividing decimals by decimals for 5th and 6th-grade students, focusing on the strategy of moving the decimal point to create whole-number divisors. The lesson uses a 'Decimal Detectives' theme to make practice engaging and approachable for low achievers.
A hands-on lesson focusing on the transition from 2D nets to 3D prism constructions, specifically targeting rectangular and triangular prisms through visualization and drawing techniques.
This lesson teaches 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication using a structured, 4-step checklist. It emphasizes the importance of the placeholder zero and guides students through the process with visual scaffolds.
A focused lesson on switching between the four basic operations, with a primary focus on 2-digit addition and subtraction proficiency.
A focused practice session on 4-digit subtraction with regrouping, emphasizing clear workspace for multi-step calculations.
A comprehensive review of 3rd grade math vocabulary across all domains (Algebraic Thinking, Base Ten, Fractions, Measurement, and Geometry) using a blueprint-themed matching game.
Students will learn to interpret and analyze data presented in pictographs within the context of favorite recess activities, focusing on understanding scales and keys.
A comprehensive lesson on using open number lines to subtract three-digit numbers up to 1,000, featuring a mountain climbing theme to engage students in strategic mathematical 'jumps'.
A high-energy 3rd-grade lesson focused on mastering subtraction using open number lines and place value decomposition strategies. Students progress from visual counting up to abstract mental decomposition.
An independent practice session where students analyze simulated grocery receipts to practice total calculation and change making.
A teacher-led introduction to purchasing, calculating 10% tax, and making change using a diner menu.