A 4th-grade math lesson focused on creating line plots with fractions (eighths) and solving addition and subtraction problems using data from those plots. students will act as entomologists measuring a bug collection.
A focused lesson on mixed multiplication and division facts up to 12, designed to build fluency and mental math agility in 4th-grade students through a detective-themed practice session.
A comprehensive lesson focused on rounding multi-digit whole numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 using a Western-themed visual approach.
A lesson focused on plotting and identifying fractions (fourths and eighths) on a number line ranging from 0 to 2. Students will practice partitioning and labeling points to build a strong visual understanding of fraction magnitude and equivalence.
A collaborative small-group activity where students work at whiteboards to compare and order fractions with the same denominator through themed 'Forge Challenges'.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying and counting combinations of bills and coins. Students will practice adding mixed denominations, making change, and solving real-world money problems through interactive slides and hands-on activities.
A beginner's guide to mastering the basic functions of a handheld calculator for addition and subtraction. Students will learn to identify key buttons, enter numbers correctly, and solve multi-digit problems with confidence.
A cumulative review and performance assessment where students solve 5 oral or pictorial problems to 30, demonstrating mastery of the unit's goals.
Combining skills to determine the correct operation (+/-) for oral and pictorial problems, writing the number sentence, and solving using a number line.
A hands-on lesson focused on comparing and ordering fractions using benchmarks, common numerators, and common denominators through a maritime-themed sorting activity.
A high-energy lesson focused on comparing fractions through a competitive card game and supporting practice activities, perfect for short math rotations.
Students will measure leaf and stem specimens to the nearest 1/8 inch, create line plots to represent their data, and perform addition and subtraction with fractions to compare measurements.
A 4th-grade math lesson using the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to teach plotting mixed numbers on a number line within a botanist-themed greenhouse setting.
A high-energy math center rotation based on fraction standards NF.1, NF.2, and NF.3, themed around a car racing championship. Students navigate through color-coded 'Speed Zones' to practice equivalence, number lines, and comparison.