Students will master comparing three fractions with denominators of 2, 4, and 8 by converting to a common denominator and using comparison symbols.
A practice-intensive lesson focused on mastering Indiana standard 3.NS.1, ranging from basic equivalence (At Proficiency) to complex non-standard place value groupings (Above Proficiency). Students will practice 50 problems to build fluency with numbers up to 10,000.
A lesson focused on subtracting 1-digit numbers from multiples of ten (20, 30, 40, etc.) using counting back and regrouping strategies. Includes a visual slide deck and a themed practice worksheet.
A series of vocational math activities focused on landscaping, plumbing, and tool rentals, featuring heavy visual modeling and step-by-step organizers for students interested in the trades.
A targeted review lesson covering the core domains of the math STAAR assessment: addition/subtraction, geometry, decimals, and multiplication models.
A foundational math lesson focusing on the property of zero in multiplication through space-themed practice.
Students apply their knowledge of fact families to solve division problems, understanding division as the inverse of multiplication with single-digit divisors.
Students explore how multiplication sentences are built within a fact family, focusing on factors up to 12 and the commutative property.
A lesson focused on subtracting mixed numbers where regrouping is required, set within a professional bakery context to provide real-world application.
A high-stakes, game-show style review of 3rd-grade math concepts including multiplication, fractions, geometry, and word problems. Students compete in teams to prove they've mastered the year's curriculum.
A professional development resource for educators to explore and implement alternative teaching models when traditional math instruction isn't reaching every student. This lesson provides frameworks for co-teaching, math workshops, and targeted interventions.
An intensive small-group intervention lesson focused on breaking down and solving multi-step addition and subtraction word problems using a detective-themed 'Case Cracker' strategy.
A lesson focused on calculating the area of squares and rectangles using whole numbers, themed around architectural blueprints.
A hands-on lesson focusing on comparing fractions with identical numerators or denominators using visual circle and strip models.
A high-stakes review lesson covering all 4th-grade math domains (OA, NBT, NF, MD, G) with a focus on multi-step problem solving and EOG-style questions.
A hands-on introduction to partitioning circles and rectangles into halves, thirds, and fourths using a bakery theme. Students will learn to identify equal shares and use fractional language correctly.
This lesson explores the distributive property of division across addition, focusing on dividing large numbers by divisors in the hundreds place using a 'blueprint' strategy of breaking dividends into friendly multiples.
Students learn to compare fractions using visual area models and number lines, focusing on same denominators and same numerators through an architectural blueprint theme.
A playful introduction to naming unit fractions through a collaborative and competitive board game. Students practice identifying fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/8 using visual models.
Students solve a series of multiplication and division problems hidden around the classroom to recover a "stolen formula" in a themed scavenger hunt.
A 5th-grade math review focused on adding and subtracting fractions through the lens of environmental conservation and habitat restoration. Students solve real-world word problems to help restore a local nature preserve.
A high-stakes math escape room where students use money-counting skills to unlock a series of digital vaults and recover stolen artifacts. Students will master counting coins, solving money word problems, and comparing currency values.
A pair of diagnostic assessments designed to pinpoint gaps in foundational number sense, fractions, and decimals, bridging 3rd-4th grade concepts to 5th grade mastery in preparation for 6th grade math.
A lesson exploring the distributive property of multiplication over addition and subtraction through a blueprint/architecture theme, designed for advanced 4th-grade students.
A foundational lesson introducing the concept of fact families and identifying related numbers. Students practice grouping three numbers that belong together through multiplication and division.
A comprehensive math review lesson focused on place value, number patterns, comparisons, and addition/subtraction strategies for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
A lesson exploring the inverse relationship between multiplication and division using fact families and arrays. Students will learn to use known multiplication facts to solve unknown division problems.
A step-by-step guide to mastering long division using the Area Model (Box Method), connecting multiplication and division through architectural blueprints. Students learn to deconstruct numbers into manageable parts to solve complex division problems without remainders.
A project-based learning unit where students apply decimal operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to hundredths) to design, build, and manage their own zoo. Aligned to Ohio 5th Grade Standard 5.NBT.7.
A lesson focused on solving word problems where a quantity is a fraction of an unknown whole, using visual models like tape diagrams and double number lines.
A lesson focused on identifying and generating equivalent fractions using fraction bar models, themed around building and masonry.