A practical, real-world math lesson where 7th graders master calculating sales tax, tips, and discounts through a 'Marketplace' theme. Students will learn to apply proportional relationships to everyday financial scenarios.
A fast-paced 15-minute exploration into how ancient navigators used the repeating patterns of the universe (microcosms and macrocosms) and mathematical symmetry to navigate the world without modern technology.
A 15-30 minute exploration of how ancient Phoenicians used the macrocosm of the stars to navigate the microcosm of their ships, featuring the root words micro/macro/cosmos and the mathematics of rotational symmetry.
A high-energy, medical-themed 50-minute review of proportional relationships, equations, and geometry for middle school students, featuring error analysis and state-test style practice.
A middle school math lesson exploring proportional reasoning through real-world scaling, mapping, and budgeting scenarios. Students use visual models and multiple pathways to solve authentic problems.
An inquiry-based exploration of proportional reasoning through recipe scaling, map navigation, and smart shopping for grades 6-8, aligned to Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
A comprehensive lesson on solving one-step inequalities using addition and subtraction, featuring a visual anchor chart, guided notes for instruction, and a practice worksheet with number line graphing.
Students will learn to translate verbal phrases into mathematical number sentences using the four operations and solve for unknown values in real-world contexts.
In this lesson, students explore compound events by representing sample spaces through multiple lenses: tree diagrams, outcome tables, and organized lists. They move from simple single events to complex multi-stage experiments, learning to calculate total outcomes and specific probabilities.
Students practice solving rational equations by applying cross-multiplication to proportions. The lesson focuses on setting up the equation, distributing correctly, and isolating the variable.
A spy-themed introduction to the Order of Operations (PEMDAS), covering foundational rules, real-world applications, and common pitfalls through an engaging 'Mission' narrative.
A comprehensive lesson on multiplying and dividing fractions, featuring a variety of problem types including proper fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.
A comprehensive 90-minute math lesson focused on generating and identifying equivalent expressions using properties of operations and substitution. It includes differentiated materials for advanced and scaffolded learners, plus a hands-on building project.
A comprehensive lesson on calculating possible outcomes using tree diagrams and factorials, using an exploration and pathfinding theme.
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.
A comprehensive set of materials for mastering two-digit by two-digit multiplication, designed to support an IEP goal of increasing accuracy from 40% to 80%. Includes a progress tracker, instructional slides, practice worksheets, and assessments.
A comprehensive guide and practice for performing operations with rational numbers, including integers, decimals, and fractions. Students will learn the fundamental rules and apply them to solve various problems.