A series of five high-engagement coding activities designed for advanced 4th-grade mathematicians, focusing on patterns, logic, and geometric sequences using both hands-on and computer-based concepts.
A lesson exploring the inverse relationship between multiplication and division using factors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 11. Students will use arrays and fact families to decode the connection between these two operations.
A lesson focused on identifying equivalent fractions through visual models and comparing them using common denominators, themed around architectural blueprints.
A series of 3 progressive long division worksheets focusing on one-digit divisors, moving from simple no-remainder problems to complex 4-digit dividends with remainders, all set in an architectural blueprint theme.
An introductory lesson on division where students learn to share items into equal groups through a fun bakery-themed narrative.
In this active geometry lesson, students become 'Angle Detectives' to identify right, acute, obtuse, and straight angles in their immediate environment. The lesson combines visual identification with hands-on exploration to reinforce geometric concepts.
A high-energy math review lesson focused on TEKS standards for grades 3-5, covering operations, fractions, and multi-step word problems through the lens of 'Math Medics' diagnosing and solving number emergencies.
A comprehensive unit on functional money skills, ranging from coin identification to calculating change in real-world scenarios. Students practice counting, adding prices, and making purchasing decisions.
A focused practice session on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators, framed within a bakery context. Students will find common denominators and regroup as needed to solve problems.
Students transition from scouts to architects, applying their research to design a complex structure blueprint. They will calculate additive angles, classify polygons within their design, and present their final architectural plan.
Students become Geometry Scouts, researching and documenting real-world examples of lines, angles, and two-dimensional figures. They will use protractors to measure angles in their environment and identify geometric properties in architecture and nature.
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 comprehensive set of bulletin board resources and student activities focused on understanding fractions and decimals through the hundredths place, aligned with 4th Grade Texas TEKS.
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.
A collection of 4th-grade Illustrative Mathematics center planning resources, including a visual reference and a CSV data export.
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.