Students explore frequency and distribution by becoming the data points in a 'Living Line Plot' of class shoe sizes, transitioning from a Khan Academy video to a hands-on physical representation.
A lesson focused on solving two-step word problems using the four operations, representing unknowns with letters, and checking for reasonableness.
A high-energy, 45-minute comprehensive math review covering place value, fractions, and multi-step word problems for grades 3-5, designed as a 'Math Marathon'.
A conceptual introduction to fractions using a bakery theme. Students explore area, set, and linear models through a collaborative 'Great Bakery Mix-up' task designed with UDL principles to ensure all learners can access deep mathematical concepts.
A hands-on, kitchen-themed lesson where students explore fractions through area models, number lines, and real-world cooking scenarios. Includes tiered tasks for grades 3-5 to master fractional representation and comparison.
A 35-minute introductory lesson on solving area word problems using context clues and keywords. Students take on the role of 'Area Detectives' to identify when a problem is asking for area and how to calculate it using the length times width formula.
A high-energy lesson focused on mastering multiplication facts up to 12x12 through interactive arcade-themed games and collaborative challenges.
This lesson introduces two-digit addition using the conserving and incrementing strategies, showing students how to bridge visual base-ten models to mental step-by-step counting.
Students represent and compare fractions on a number line, understanding distance from zero.
Students explore equivalent fractions using visual models and multiplication/division strategies.
Students learn to decompose fractions into unit fractions and non-unit fractions using tape diagrams and addition sentences.
Students identify and label fractions using area models and set models, focusing on the meaning of the numerator and denominator.
A lesson focused on mastering three-digit subtraction with regrouping, specifically targeting the challenge of subtracting across zeros and applying these skills to real-world word problems.
A 35-minute lesson focused on decomposing rectilinear shapes into rectangles to find total area using the distributive property, themed around architectural blueprints.
Extends number sense to 100, emphasizing place value (tens and ones), magnitude comparison, and identifying patterns in the 100-chart.
Develops the ability to compose and decompose numbers within 20, focusing on the power of 10 and building basic addition/subtraction fact fluency.
Focuses on identifying numbers to 20, mastering 1:1 correspondence through physical and visual counting, and developing perceptual subitizing skills.
Mastery of the high-level multiplication facts for numbers 11 and 12, along with comprehensive mixed-fact reviews for ultimate fluency.
Progressive multiplication facts for numbers 6 through 10, focusing on the more challenging mid-range factors. Includes individual fact quizzes for each number.
Introduction to multiplication facts focusing on the foundational numbers 0 through 5. Includes individual fact quizzes for each number to build confidence and speed.
A collection of teacher-facing tools including scoring keys, result interpretation guides, and class-wide data tracking charts to help educators act on diagnostic findings.
A diagnostic assessment for 5th-grade students focusing on decimal operations, powers of 10, multi-digit division, and adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
A diagnostic assessment for 4th-grade students targeting multi-digit multiplication and division, place value to 1,000,000, fraction equivalence, and basic decimal notation.
A diagnostic assessment for 3rd-grade students covering rounding, multi-digit addition/subtraction, multiplication and division concepts, and introductory fraction understanding.
A diagnostic assessment for 2nd-grade students focusing on place value to 1,000, addition and subtraction within 100, and early foundations of multiplication through arrays.
A collection of 9 standardized probes and tracking tools to monitor student growth in number sense and fractions.
A March Madness-themed lesson that provides students with a strategic "Game Plan" for deconstructing and solving math word problems. Students use a basketball-themed graphic organizer to scout for data, draft a playbook, and execute their solution.
Students learn to calculate elapsed time by helping llama guides manage their trekking schedules and daily farm tasks. The lesson covers finding the end time, start time, and total duration using mountain-themed scenarios.
Students engage in a tiered math workshop where they choose or are assigned a 'Quest Level' based on their current mastery of word problems. The lesson includes direct instruction on decoding problems and independent practice at three distinct challenge levels.
Wednesday's morning work for Month 4, Week 2, focusing on mid-week resilience and area of complex shapes.
Tuesday's morning work for Month 4, Week 2, focusing on gratitude for school staff and 2-step multiplication/addition word problems.
Monday's morning work for Month 4, Week 2, focusing on weekend highlights and breaking apart area.
Friday's morning work for Month 4, Week 1, focusing on weekly progress celebration and mixed math review.
Thursday's morning work for Month 4, Week 1, focusing on self-kindness, area word problems, and division with 12s.
Wednesday's morning work for Month 4, Week 1, focusing on mid-week goal setting, 2-step addition/subtraction word problems, and area of rectangles.
Tuesday's morning work for Month 4, Week 1, focusing on gratitude for personal strengths, area of squares, and review 12s.
Monday's morning work for Month 4, Week 1, focusing on weekend mood check-in, 3-digit review, and intro to area.
Friday's morning lab for Month 3, Week 4, focusing on monthly celebration and final mixed math review.
Thursday's morning work for Month 3, Week 4, focusing on empathy and multiplication review.