Math

The Educator's Playbook for Multiplication and Division Grades 3-5

  • Jan. 21, 2025, 4:11 p.m.
The Multiplication & Division Playbook is a comprehensive resource designed to support teachers in helping students in grades 3-5 develop a strong conceptual understanding and procedural flexibility in multiplication and division.

UPSE Problem Solving Model

  • Jan. 21, 2025, 3:58 p.m.
This is a graphic organizer that guides students through the problem solving method

Small Group Protocol for Tier 1 and 2 Math

  • Jan. 21, 2025, 3:29 p.m.
This download is an outline of the lesson protocols for whole group and small groups in math classes. The protocol can be used for Tier 1 instruction or Tier 2 interventions.

Two Step Word Problems

  • Jan. 21, 2025, 3:26 p.m.
This download has ideas teachers can use to help students comprehend and solve Two (or more) step word problems.

Mild, Medium, or Spicy? What kind of problem is this?

  • Jan. 21, 2025, 2:56 p.m.
This is a graphic with varying peppers for use when scaffolding, or thin-slicing math problems.

Consolidation Chart

  • Jan. 8, 2025, 12:35 p.m.
This is a resource for students to use when consolidating learning. I got this idea from Building Thinking Classrooms.

Math Strategy Reflection

  • Jan. 8, 2025, 12:32 p.m.
This is a resource to use to help students consolidate learning of a math strategy. We want students to think about the efficiency of each strategy given different types of problems.

Same and Different

  • Oct. 17, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
The Same and Different activity is designed to help students activate prior knowledge and build vocabulary before reading. By presenting two pictures, situations, or problems, students are asked to use precise language to compare and contrast them. This strategy is particularly effective for language learners because it encourages them to engage with new vocabulary in context, helping them to better understand word meanings and usage. As they describe how the items are alike and different, students practice critical thinking by analyzing details, making connections, and articulating their thoughts clearly. Through this process, they refine their language skills and deepen their understanding of the topic. Wrapping up the conversation by reflecting on what they’ve learned about both pictured items and how their thinking has changed encourages students to evaluate their thought processes, further enhancing critical thinking and language development.