Counting Shortcuts

A middle school math lesson that transitions students from visual tree diagrams to the more efficient Fundamental Counting Principle for calculating total outcomes.

Counting Shortcuts

A middle school math lesson that transitions students from visual tree diagrams to the more efficient Fundamental Counting Principle for calculating total outcomes.

Fraction Quest

A comprehensive visual math curriculum sequence focusing on fraction equivalence, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and comprehensive multi-operation mastery. Includes visual lesson slides, independent practice worksheets, small-group centers, visual tools, and robust assessments.

catherine.spurlin

Operation Showdown

A comprehensive review and assessment of all four fraction operations. Students demonstrate their mastery through an interactive review, final unit assessment, and student reflection.

catherine.spurlin

Fraction Quest Scoring Rubric

Teacher grading guide and rubric for the Fraction Quest assessment. Features quick grading solutions for all 10 problems and a 4-level developmental rubric for operations, modeling, and scaling.

catherine.spurlin

Algebra 1 Launch Pad

A comprehensive summer bridge workbook for rising 8th graders transitioning to Algebra 1. Contains review of prerequisite topics, advanced pre-algebra skills, real-world application, and an Algebra Escape Challenge.

Carlos Arenas

Split and Scale

Multiplying and dividing fractions using area models, understanding scaling, and dividing unit fractions by whole numbers. Visual models help conceptualize these concepts.

catherine.spurlin

Fraction Quest Final Test

A comprehensive 2-page summative final unit assessment for all fraction operations (equivalence, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and scaling analysis). Features structured input blocks and blank workspace boxes.

catherine.spurlin

Foundation Missions Worksheet Part 1 Revised

Foundation Missions Worksheet Part 2 Revised

Math in Motion: The 2-Hour Summit

A high-intensity, 120-minute math simulation. Students act as lead consultants, completing a high-speed skill warmup before selecting a professional sector (Music, Urban Planning, Rocket Science, or Sports Analytics) to solve a series of complex work orders.

Elsa LaLone

Fraction Fusion

Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, including mixed numbers and standard real-world word problems. Students learn to find equivalent fractions with common denominators to add and subtract.

catherine.spurlin

Fraction Mastery Task Cards

A set of 4 differentiated printable task cards for all-operations fraction review. Covers bronze, silver, gold, and diamond challenge tiers, complete with grid cutting indicators.

catherine.spurlin

Cosmic Math Expedition

A 4-week math workbook and instructional sequence themed around outer space exploration, specifically designed for middle school students with disabilities (SWDs) working at an early 1st-grade level. Features embedded touch-points, base-ten icons, visual number paths, and age-appropriate space exploration visuals to teach single-digit operations, place value, and patterns.

samantha.davis

Equivalence Expedition

Mastering equivalent fractions and simplifying. Students discover visual equivalencies, identify common denominators, and reduce fractions to their simplest form using step-by-step mathematical reasoning.

catherine.spurlin

Fraction Fusion Board Game

A complete print-and-play math center board game for small groups. Students roll a die and move along the Forest Path, solving equivalence, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to reach the Dragon's Keep.

Counting Shortcuts