A visual, step-by-step guide to dividing whole numbers by unit fractions using real-world bakery and kitchen contexts. Students will learn the visual logic and the 'multiply by the reciprocal' method through engaging word problems.

A detective-themed math lesson focused on long division of 4-digit numbers by 1-digit divisors, featuring guided practice and clear procedural scaffolds.

Assembling full algebraic expressions and equations, learning to manipulate variables like architectural components.

Introducing the concept of the unknown as a structural gap that needs to be filled, shifting from arithmetic to early algebraic thinking.

Scaling up operations with multiplication and division, exploring arrays and equal groups as the scaffolding for complex math.

Mastering the core mechanics of addition and subtraction using place value and architectural grouping strategies.

A comprehensive lesson on multi-digit multiplication and division using area models and partial quotients, highlighting the inverse relationship between these operations.

Students will learn to identify base and height dimensions and apply formulas to find the area of various quadrilaterals and triangles using step-by-step checklists.

Students learn to use graphic organizer 'blueprints' to decompose multi-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into manageable steps.

A focused lesson on converting common fractions with denominators of 2, 4, 5, 10, and 100 into their decimal equivalents through visual models and scaling strategies.

A multi-step math assessment focused on decimals, percentages, and whole number operations within a stadium concession stand theme. Students use graphic organizers to break down complex problems into manageable steps.

A creative end-of-year project where students choose between three paths to demonstrate mastery of transformations, linear equations, exponents, and bivariate data. Designed with scaffolded options for 8th-grade students.

Students learn to select and apply appropriate measures of center and variability based on data distribution (symmetric vs. skewed), with real-world practice comparing wait times and student heights.

A fast-paced 7th-grade math lesson that transforms students into detectives solving real-world proportion mysteries involving unit rates, tax, tips, and discounts. Students learn to set up and solve proportional equations through a series of 'investigations'.

A geometry lesson focused on calculating the area of squares, rectangles, and circles, as well as the circumference of circles, featuring Finley the dog.

A focused lesson for 7th grade students (specifically designed for SPED support) to master interpreting data from box plots, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, and scatter plots in preparation for the MCAS.