A lesson focused on real-world math applications using a grocery store advertisement. Students practice reading decimals, comparing prices, and calculating totals for a shopping trip.

A hands-on math lesson where students analyze vehicle pricing, features, and budgeting for family-sized transport. Students use a series of showroom flyers to compare costs and make purchasing decisions based on specific family needs.

A lesson focused on calculating area and perimeter within the context of designing and maintaining a community garden, covering formulas, missing sides, and word problems.

A hands-on geometry lesson focused on classifying triangles by side lengths (scalene, isosceles, equilateral) using geometric notation and measurements within an architectural drafting context.

A high-intensity review lesson focused on comparing fractions using common numerators and common denominators, designed for rapid MCAS preparation.

A 45-minute introductory lesson on adding and subtracting fractions, progressing from common denominators to uncommon denominators using step-by-step writing frames to solidify the mathematical process.

An introductory lesson on the Order of Operations (PEMDAS) using a secret agent theme to engage students in solving mathematical 'missions'. Students will learn the hierarchy of operations and apply them to evaluate numerical expressions.

A quick assessment lesson on adding coins (up to $1) and bills (up to $20) within a fun bakery context.

A fun and visual introduction to telling time to the nearest 5 minutes, featuring a vintage watchmaker theme. Students will learn to read analog clocks and convert them to digital format.

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.

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.

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.