LESSON PLANS
Students will review identifying and writing the number that is one more or one less than a given one or two-digit…
A hundreds chart is used to show the alternating pattern of odd and even numbers, and students are asked to extend the…
In this lesson students compare one number with another using manipulatives, write number sentences to show the…
TEACHING RESOURCE
Learn how to effectively use fraction strips, spinners, counters, and more Manipulatives are physical objects that are…
The process of "choosing the operation" involves deciding which mathematical operation (addition, subtraction,…
When a problem is too complex to solve in one step, it often helps to divide it into simpler problems and solve each one…
Problem-solving is a critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill The "draw a picture" strategy is a…
Pattern analysis is a critical 21st Century skill Pattern problem solving is a fundamental mathematical strategy that…
Using a Formula is a problem-solving strategy that students can use to find answers to math problems involving geometry,…
Eliminating Possibilities is a problem-solving strategy in which students remove possible answers until the correct…
Make a Table is a problem-solving strategy that students can use to solve mathematical word problems by writing the…
ACTIVITIES
Teach students the same technique research mathematicians use! (Seriously.) "Guess and Check" is a problem-solving…
In this lesson, students are asked to develop a theory about how a Magic 8-Ball works without taking the 8-ball apart.
Teach your students about "Theory" and "Evidence" and how those terms and concepts are useful in all subjects.
Use a lesson that uses the technique of analogy to teach students about migration.
In this lesson, students are introduced to using metaphors in writing and daily conversations, and discuss the meanings…
Metaphors and analogies are comparisons between unlike things that have some particular things in common. You can use…
Comparison involves looking at two or more things or ideas and considering their similarities and differences.
During this primary science lesson, students will learn classification by sorting seeds into categories based on…
Classification involves grouping items into one or more categories based on certain distinguishing characteristics. The…
How to teach cause and effect analysis effectively Use this resource to help your students understand the effects of…
Students will demonstrate a beginning understanding of how to use dialogue journals or written conversations to express…
A dialogue journal is an informal written conversation between two or more people (student-student or student-teacher)…
The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer and the teacher.
