A focused lesson on mixed multiplication and division facts up to 12, designed to build fluency and mental math agility in 4th-grade students through a detective-themed practice session.
A comprehensive lesson focused on rounding multi-digit whole numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 using a Western-themed visual approach.
A lesson focused on plotting and identifying fractions (fourths and eighths) on a number line ranging from 0 to 2. Students will practice partitioning and labeling points to build a strong visual understanding of fraction magnitude and equivalence.
A collaborative small-group activity where students work at whiteboards to compare and order fractions with the same denominator through themed 'Forge Challenges'.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying and counting combinations of bills and coins. Students will practice adding mixed denominations, making change, and solving real-world money problems through interactive slides and hands-on activities.
A beginner's guide to mastering the basic functions of a handheld calculator for addition and subtraction. Students will learn to identify key buttons, enter numbers correctly, and solve multi-digit problems with confidence.
A 4th-grade math lesson focused on creating line plots with fractions (eighths) and solving addition and subtraction problems using data from those plots. students will act as entomologists measuring a bug collection.
A cumulative review and performance assessment where students solve 5 oral or pictorial problems to 30, demonstrating mastery of the unit's goals.
Combining skills to determine the correct operation (+/-) for oral and pictorial problems, writing the number sentence, and solving using a number line.
A hands-on lesson focused on comparing and ordering fractions using benchmarks, common numerators, and common denominators through a maritime-themed sorting activity.
A high-energy lesson focused on comparing fractions through a competitive card game and supporting practice activities, perfect for short math rotations.
Students will measure leaf and stem specimens to the nearest 1/8 inch, create line plots to represent their data, and perform addition and subtraction with fractions to compare measurements.
A 4th-grade math lesson using the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to teach plotting mixed numbers on a number line within a botanist-themed greenhouse setting.
A high-energy math center rotation based on fraction standards NF.1, NF.2, and NF.3, themed around a car racing championship. Students navigate through color-coded 'Speed Zones' to practice equivalence, number lines, and comparison.
A lesson focused on interpreting line plots and performing subtraction with fractional data points, themed around a backyard nature study.
A focused 15-minute measurement practice focusing on real-world word problems involving time, mass, volume, and distance. Students apply the four operations to solve logistics-themed measurement challenges.
A focused lesson on interpreting line plots and performing addition with mixed numbers that have common denominators.
A focused 15-minute practice session on interpreting line plots and adding fractions with like denominators based on data points.
A lesson focused on comparing fractions with identical numerators using visual models and open number lines to understand the relationship between denominator size and fraction value.
A lesson focused on comparing fractions that have the same numerator but different denominators, using visual models and open number lines to build conceptual understanding.
A lesson focused on comparing fractions with common denominators using visual models and comparison symbols. Students will learn that when denominators are the same, the fraction with the larger numerator represents the larger quantity.
A carnival-themed math review covering 3-digit regrouping, multiplication/division facts, and fraction concepts through three interactive rotations.
A 4th-grade math lesson centered on building line plots with mixed numbers (halves and fourths) using the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework. Students collaborate to organize 'carpenter's scraps' and solve a non-routine construction puzzle.
A high-energy, 15-minute collaborative station where students work in teams to organize fractional data and construct a precise line plot. Students take on specific roles to ensure accuracy in their 'surveying' mission.
In this lesson, 4th-grade students will bridge the gap between literacy and numeracy by identifying multiplication scenarios within a fictional narrative. Students will practice both multi-digit multiplication and word problem solving through the lens of a mystery story.
A comprehensive multi-year analysis of Grade 4 MCAS English Language Arts data from 2023-2025. It identifies strengths in literal comprehension and character analysis, while highlighting persistent weaknesses in written expression and figurative language.
A high-level synthesis of multi-grade MCAS performance data (2023-2025) for school administration and leadership. It highlights longitudinal trends, systemic curriculum gaps in Fractions, and strategic resource allocation recommendations.
A multi-year performance analysis of Grade 3 MCAS Mathematics data from 2023-2025. It identifies strong procedural fluency in multiplication/division and significant conceptual hurdles in Fractions and Geometry.