A comprehensive lesson on the Order of Operations (PEMDAS/GEMDAS), focusing on identifying the correct sequence of operations and solving multi-step mathematical expressions with precision.
A project-based lesson where students apply geometry skills to design and build a 3D miniature city, focusing on polyhedra, volume, and spatial reasoning.
A festive, high-energy math lesson where 5th graders master multiplying and dividing fractions through visual models and a real-world 'Recipe Exchange' activity. Students scale ingredients for a fiesta and solve practical problems involving mixed numbers.
A lesson focused on collecting plant measurement data and plotting mixed numbers on a number line to visualize growth patterns.
A comprehensive lesson on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, using a blueprint-themed architectural approach to 'building' common denominators.
A comprehensive lesson on mastering analog clocks and calculating elapsed time, designed for middle school students with a focus on logical deduction and practical application.
A lesson focused on identifying and correcting common mistakes in factoring, specifically GCF and basic trinomials. Students take on the role of 'Math Detectives' to solve factoring 'crimes'.
A visual-heavy lesson using a pixel-art theme to help students master converting fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 into decimals using grids and place value charts.
A visual-heavy lesson focused on converting fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 into decimals using area models and place value charts. Students act as 'Decimal Decoders' to solve math mysteries.
A 30-minute introductory lesson focusing on representing fractions and decimals using 10x10 and 10x1 grids. Students will visualize parts of a whole to build conceptual understanding.
A 6th-grade math lesson where students apply fraction operations to scale recipes for a culinary challenge, fostering real-world problem-solving and collaboration.
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.