Students use a template to break word problems into four distinct quadrants: The Story, The Math, The Solve, and The Check. They practice populating the template to maintain organization throughout lengthy application problems.
A comprehensive lesson on estimating products of 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication by rounding to the nearest ten, featuring a construction-themed approach to 'building' estimates.
A comprehensive workshop focused on mastering rational number operations and common CCSS 7th grade math misconceptions in preparation for the NYS test.
Tier 2 reteach for standard 4.NF.4: Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Tier 2 reteach for standard 4.NF.3: Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole. Focus on like denominators and mixed numbers.
Tier 2 reteach for standard 4.NF.2: Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators. Focus on common denominators and benchmark fractions.
Tier 2 reteach for standard 4.NF.1: Explain why fractions are equivalent using visual fraction models. Focus on the "Splitting" and "Merging" strategies.