A middle school inquiry project where students collect, analyze, and interpret local data to solve 'mysteries' in their community. Students learn to select appropriate graph types and draw evidence-based conclusions.

A high-tech exploration of Soroban abacus mechanics, framed as calibrating a powerful logic engine through complement techniques and precise multiplication chains.

A focused lesson on identifying and creating equivalent fractions using denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 through visual models and numerical patterns.

A comprehensive lesson on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents using a differentiated choice board. Students explore benchmark values and real-world applications through varied tasks tailored to different learning needs.

A cumulative review lesson where students apply their knowledge of inverse operations to solve mixed one-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Expanding algebraic thinking to multiplication and division. Students will learn how to 'undo' multiplication by splitting into equal groups (division) and 'undo' division through multiplication, maintaining the balance of the scale.

A review and application of both strategies through a competitive classroom game.

Focused practice on the standard long division algorithm to build fluency and accuracy with multi-digit divisors.

Step-by-step introduction to the standard algorithm for long division, connecting it to the partial quotients method.

Practice with partial quotients to solve more complex multi-digit division problems, emphasizing estimation and subtraction accuracy.

Introduction to division through partial quotients, focusing on using "friendly numbers" to build confidence with large numbers.

A foundational introduction to basic algebra using the balance scale analogy, specifically designed for students working at a 3rd-grade level. Students will learn about variables and the concept of inverse operations to 'undo' addition and subtraction.

Teaches students to identify fractions within a group of discrete objects (sets), rather than a single continuous whole.

Explores fractions that represent more than one whole, using visual models and decomposition to understand values like 6/4 and 8/6.

Focuses on identifying parts of a whole, understanding numerators and denominators, and modeling fractions by dividing shapes into equal parts.