A comprehensive lesson focused on rounding multi-digit whole numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 using a Western-themed visual approach.

A lesson focused on plotting and identifying fractions (fourths and eighths) on a number line ranging from 0 to 2. Students will practice partitioning and labeling points to build a strong visual understanding of fraction magnitude and equivalence.

A collaborative small-group activity where students work at whiteboards to compare and order fractions with the same denominator through themed 'Forge Challenges'.

A comprehensive lesson for third graders to master identifying coins, counting combinations of change, and managing both bills and coins in real-world scenarios.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying and counting combinations of bills and coins. Students will practice adding mixed denominations, making change, and solving real-world money problems through interactive slides and hands-on activities.

A subtraction-focused lesson for 3rd graders, mastering 2 and 3-digit subtraction without regrouping through an arcade-themed challenge.

A beginner's guide to mastering the basic functions of a handheld calculator for addition and subtraction. Students will learn to identify key buttons, enter numbers correctly, and solve multi-digit problems with confidence.

A 30-minute collaborative lesson where students act as 'Fraction Architects' to compare fractions with the same numerator or denominator using visual models and number lines.

A cumulative review and performance assessment where students solve 5 oral or pictorial problems to 30, demonstrating mastery of the unit's goals.

Combining skills to determine the correct operation (+/-) for oral and pictorial problems, writing the number sentence, and solving using a number line.

A lesson focused on mastering the open number line by starting at various points and counting forward or backward to build numerical fluency.

A hands-on lesson where students become space station architects, learning to calculate the total area of complex rectilinear modules by decomposing them into simpler rectangles.

A hands-on lesson focused on comparing and ordering fractions using benchmarks, common numerators, and common denominators through a maritime-themed sorting activity.

A high-energy lesson focused on comparing fractions through a competitive card game and supporting practice activities, perfect for short math rotations.

A comprehensive review of 3rd-grade fraction standards (3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2, 3.NF.A.3), covering unit fractions, number lines, and equivalency.

A collection of six high-energy rotation activities covering 3rd-grade Arizona math standards for fractions (NF.1, NF.2, and NF.3). Students engage with partitioning, number lines, equivalence, and comparison through worksheets, task cards, and hands-on sorting.

A high-energy math center rotation based on fraction standards NF.1, NF.2, and NF.3, themed around a car racing championship. Students navigate through color-coded 'Speed Zones' to practice equivalence, number lines, and comparison.

A fast-paced, collaborative lesson where students use a pizza parlor theme to master comparing fractions with either the same numerator or the same denominator. Students will visualize 'slices' to understand why a larger denominator actually means smaller pieces.

A fast-paced, collaborative lesson where students compare fractions using a food truck theme. Students learn to compare fractions with either the same numerator or the same denominator using visual models and logical reasoning.

A focused 15-minute practice session on interpreting line plots and adding fractions with like denominators based on data points.

A quick, 10-minute non-curricular task where students compare fractions with the same denominator through a relatable pizza-sharing scenario. Students will use visual models and comparison symbols to solve the 'Pizza Thief' mystery.

A lesson focused on comparing fractions with identical numerators using visual models and open number lines to understand the relationship between denominator size and fraction value.

A lesson focused on comparing fractions that have the same numerator but different denominators, using visual models and open number lines to build conceptual understanding.

A lesson focused on comparing fractions with common denominators using visual models and comparison symbols. Students will learn that when denominators are the same, the fraction with the larger numerator represents the larger quantity.

A carnival-themed math review covering 3-digit regrouping, multiplication/division facts, and fraction concepts through three interactive rotations.

A collaborative problem-solving lesson focused on comparing fractions with the same numerator or denominator using a bakery-themed 'Doughnut Duel' challenge. Students work in teams to reason about fraction sizes and justify their mathematical thinking.

A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on visual models for fraction equivalence, specifically addressing fractions equivalent to whole numbers and comparing fractions through reasoning. Students act as 'Blueprint Builders' to construct and compare fractional parts of a whole.

A comprehensive multi-year analysis of Grade 4 MCAS English Language Arts data from 2023-2025. It identifies strengths in literal comprehension and character analysis, while highlighting persistent weaknesses in written expression and figurative language.

A high-level synthesis of multi-grade MCAS performance data (2023-2025) for school administration and leadership. It highlights longitudinal trends, systemic curriculum gaps in Fractions, and strategic resource allocation recommendations.

A multi-year performance analysis of Grade 3 MCAS Mathematics data from 2023-2025. It identifies strong procedural fluency in multiplication/division and significant conceptual hurdles in Fractions and Geometry.

An in-depth analysis of Grade 4 MCAS Mathematics data from 2023-2025, highlighting categorical strengths in Base Ten and persistent weaknesses in Fractions and Multi-step Word Problems.

A lesson focused on comparing fractions that share the same numerator but different denominators, using visual models to develop conceptual understanding.

A lesson focused on comparing fractions with the same numerators using visual models and real-world bakery scenarios. Students will discover that as the denominator increases, the size of each piece decreases.

A lesson focused on mastering three-digit subtraction with regrouping through clear vertical alignment and real-world story problems.

In this collaborative 30-minute investigation, student 'architects' work in groups of three to design different features of a community park by representing fractions on number line diagrams. Students will master the concept of a fraction as a distance from zero on a number line across three unique scenarios involving halves, fourths, thirds, sixths, and eighths.

A 35-minute lesson focused on comparing fractions with like numerators or like denominators using visual models and logic. Students will learn the 'more pieces' vs. 'bigger pieces' strategy to quickly determine which fraction is greater.

A cumulative review and performance assessment where students solve 5 oral or pictorial problems to 30, demonstrating mastery of the unit's goals.

Combining skills to determine the correct operation (+/-) for oral and pictorial problems, writing the number sentence, and solving using a number line.