A 60-minute introductory lesson for 4th graders on creating and interpreting line plots using mixed numbers, specifically focusing on measurements to the nearest 1/8 inch.
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 lesson focused on collecting plant measurement data and plotting mixed numbers on a number line to visualize growth patterns.
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 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 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.
The cumulative review and assessment where students solve mixed-theme problems independently to demonstrate 70% accuracy.
Develops flexibility and number sense by teaching efficient jumps on the number line (jumping by 2s, 5s, or 10s) within the context of all three themes.
Integrates Golden State Warriors stats and basketball gameplay to practice writing number sentences and solving subtraction up to 30.
Uses high-octane monster truck scenarios to help students identify keywords for operations (+/-) and practice solving on dirt-track number lines.
Focuses on the physical representation of addition and subtraction using LEGO bricks and building the foundation for number line jumping up to 20.
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 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 foundational introduction to basic algebra using the balance scale analogy, specifically designed for students working at a 3rd-grade level. Students will learn about variables and the concept of inverse operations to 'undo' addition and subtraction.
This lesson focuses on mastering three-digit subtraction with regrouping using color-coded visual supports and step-by-step procedural breakdowns. Designed with Special Education accommodations in mind, students will learn to navigate place value shifts from ones to tens and tens to hundreds.
Teaches students to identify fractions within a group of discrete objects (sets), rather than a single continuous whole.
Explores fractions that represent more than one whole, using visual models and decomposition to understand values like 6/4 and 8/6.
Focuses on identifying parts of a whole, understanding numerators and denominators, and modeling fractions by dividing shapes into equal parts.
A high-energy lesson focused on mastering double-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping through a 'Tactical Mission' theme. Students practice vertical alignment and precision in their calculations.
An introductory lesson on identifying and combining like terms to solve multi-step equations, designed for upper elementary students using visual models and guided practice.
Students learn to generate equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number, using bakery-themed visual models like cake pans and bread loaves to bridge the gap between concrete and abstract math.
A lesson focused on place value through expanded form and rounding techniques using number lines as visual aids. Students practice with four- and five-digit numbers to master precision in estimation.
Final summative assessment to measure growth and mastery of multi-digit multiplication strategies.
Scaffolded introduction to the standard algorithm for multi-digit multiplication, connecting each step back to place value.
Using rounding and estimation to check the reasonableness of products and applying skills to real-world word problems.