A two-lesson unit for 6th-grade students focusing on whole number place value relationships from ones to millions, emphasizing the base-ten structure through hands-on detective-themed activities.
A transition from mental math fluency to algebraic modeling, focusing on integer arithmetic and solving linear equations with visual tools.
A hands-on geometry unit where students apply area formulas for various polygons and circles to design real-world spaces, including custom bedrooms and mini-golf holes.
A comprehensive year-long spiral review program for 5th-grade math, designed as short daily bell ringers to maintain and reinforce key skills across all domains.
A collection of themed end-of-year math review adventures for different grade levels, focusing on spiraling key standards and problem-solving.
A comprehensive unit on solving single-step word problems using the four basic operations, focusing on keyword identification and strategic planning.
A 7-day math project where 6th-grade students use statistics and proportions to analyze school-based environmental issues and propose data-driven solutions to create change.
A 4-lesson economics sequence for Special Education students. Lessons progress from solving for market equilibrium algebraically, to using data tables, to graphing intersections, and finally interpreting the real-world meaning of surplus, shortage, and the 'sweet spot'.
A 3-day introductory unit on statistics and probability themed around Johnny Bravo. Students learn mean, median, mode, range, and basic probability through data related to laboratory disruptions and button frequencies.
A 3-day introduction to statistics and probability themed around Dexter's Laboratory. Students analyze DeeDee's disruptions, beaker volumes, and control panel button frequencies to master mean, median, mode, and basic probability.
A culinary-themed unit on 5th-grade fractions covering division as fractions, multiplication of fractions, and division with unit fractions. Students step into the role of bakery and pizzeria owners to solve real-world mathematical problems.
A comprehensive journey from basic arithmetic to algebraic reasoning, bridging the gap between elementary calculations and middle school expressions.
A comprehensive unit on calculating the area of 2D shapes, focusing on parallelograms, rectangles, squares, triangles, and trapezoids using architectural blueprints as a visual theme.
A series of lessons focused on breaking down complex, multi-step mathematical word problems using visual graphic organizers and logical step-by-step frameworks.
A comprehensive unit on 5th-grade decimal place value, covering the 10x relationship between digits and the reading, writing, and comparison of decimals to the thousandths place.
A comprehensive 5th-grade math unit focusing on decimals and fractions, using high-interest themes like racing and cooking to drive engagement and mastery of core operations.