This lesson introduces students to the concept of mathematical inequalities and their applications in real-world scenarios such as budgeting and resource allocation. By solving practical problems, students will learn to form and solve inequalities, enhancing their problem-solving skills and understanding of how mathematics applies to everyday life. This lesson is important as it helps students see the relevance of math in real-world contexts, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
diana mclaughlin
Counselor
Explore decimals and their practical use in everyday scenarios like money and measurements. This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand decimals in a relatable context over one 45-minute session.
Alex Bryant
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand decimals by connecting them to everyday situations like money and measurements. Students will gain practical skills in using and interpreting decimals, making math feel more relevant and useful. Designed for a single 45-minute session for elementary school students.
schamberlain
Instructor
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand decimals by connecting them to everyday situations like money and measurements. It's a single 45-minute session designed for whole-class instruction, making decimals relevant and easy to grasp.
Kelly Rogers
Assistant Principal
This 25-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps Matthew, a 7th-grade student, understand and solve proportions using real-world examples like recipes and maps. The lesson provides step-by-step instructions and scaffolding to build confidence and accuracy, empowering Matthew with essential problem-solving skills for everyday situations.
Molly Mulhern
Instructor
This 90-minute lesson empowers 8th-grade special education students to connect their 6th-8th grade math skills to real-world social justice, abolition, and liberation issues. Students will learn to use data and mathematical reasoning to understand and address community challenges. This lesson promotes critical thinking and active citizenship for all students.
Greenstreet Brendan K.
Special Education Teacher
Ready, set, DECIMALS! This 30-minute lesson for 5th-grade students will turn everyday decimal problems into a thrilling race, helping them master decimal addition and subtraction with real-world scenarios. We'll explore why understanding decimals is crucial for everything from managing money to measuring ingredients.
Ania G
Special Education Teacher
A scientific exploration of probability and statistics through games of chance themed around St. Patrick's Day. This lesson supports logical reasoning and math skills for a high school class, designed to be completed in one 55-minute session. Students will engage in fun activities that make learning probability exciting and relevant to real life.
ANGELA FRANK
Social Worker
This resource challenges students to apply multiplication and division to everyday situations, highlighting the practical relevance of math. It helps students develop problem-solving skills and see math as a tool for understanding their world. Designed for a 6th Grade Class, this lesson will take approximately 70 minutes.
Arielle
English Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher, Science Teacher, Social Studies Teacher
This lesson helps 8th-grade students master solving real-world word problems using whole numbers. By breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, students will build confidence and essential problem-solving skills applicable to everyday situations. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session for a whole classroom.
Gena Robinson
Special Education Teacher
This 15-minute Tier 2 lesson helps 6th-grade students solidify their understanding of equivalent fractions, proportions, and percentages. It's designed for small group intervention to build foundational math skills crucial for future concepts.
Gary Storts
District Administrator
This lesson plan is designed to engage a 16-year-old male student in strengthening basic math skills through an interactive basketball-themed game. The lesson incorporates experiential and game-based learning strategies, making math practice fun and relevant to the student's interests. By using a basketball context, the student will be able to relate math problems to real-world scenarios, enhancing understanding and retention. The lesson is now divided into five days, each focusing on different aspects of the game and math skills, with a focus on interactive math apps for independent learning.
Shari Attebery
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to engage a 16-year-old male student in strengthening basic math skills through an interactive basketball-themed game. The lesson incorporates experiential and game-based learning strategies, making math practice fun and relevant to the student's interests. By using a basketball context, the student will be able to relate math problems to real-world scenarios, enhancing understanding and retention. The lesson is now divided into five days, each focusing on different aspects of the game and math skills.
Shari Attebery
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to engage a 16-year-old male student in strengthening basic math skills through an interactive basketball-themed game. The lesson incorporates experiential and game-based learning strategies, making math practice fun and relevant to the student's interests. By using a basketball context, the student will be able to relate math problems to real-world scenarios, enhancing understanding and retention. The lesson is now divided into five days, each focusing on different aspects of the game and math skills.
Jason Stewart
Special Education Teacher
This lesson challenges 12th-grade students to apply practical math skills and critical thinking to a real-world scenario: ordering dinner at a restaurant while managing a budget. This activity encourages financial literacy and decision-making for all students in a 30-minute session.
Patrick Sullivan
Special Education Teacher
This 25-minute, one-on-one lesson helps a 7th-grade student with a specific learning disability in math set up and solve real-world proportion problems with step-by-step guidance. It focuses on practical examples like recipes and maps to build understanding and confidence.
Molly Mulhern
Instructor
Students will explore ratios, fractions, and percentages through a Gold Rush–themed panning activity. This lesson engages 6th graders in a 30-minute adventure where they “pan” for gold, calculate gold-to-sand ratios, and convert between forms. It builds number sense, proportional reasoning, and real-world application.
Katie McFarland
Counselor
In this 30-minute 4th grade lesson, students will learn number operations through real-life budgeting scenarios, building essential life skills in money management and decision-making. This Tier 1 lesson helps students practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication while planning a mock party budget.
Momina Hasan
General Education Teacher
A comprehensive core lesson introducing students to daily living skills—money management, personal care, and time planning—so they feel confident tackling real-life tasks. Perfect for 9th–10th grade special education students in a single 60-minute session.
Susan Ayers
Instructor
This lesson introduces students to the fascinating world of mathematical patterns found in nature, such as the Fibonacci sequence and fractals. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will discover how these patterns are not just abstract concepts but are present in the natural world around them. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate the beauty and application of mathematics in real life, enhancing their observational and analytical skills.
Robyn Lawr
General Education Teacher
In this 5-session 10th grade math lesson, students explore the properties and relationships of angles through hands-on scenarios and collaborative challenges. Understanding angles underpins geometry, trigonometry, and real-world problem-solving—crucial for higher-level math and everyday spatial reasoning.
cheryl.ilaw
Special Education Teacher
This lesson combines 5th-grade math with physical education to create an engaging learning experience. Students will explore mathematical concepts through physical activities, making math fun and relevant to their everyday lives. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing a dynamic and interactive approach to learning.
Chelsie Calvert
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson helps 3rd-grade students with cognitive delays overcome math anxiety and improve focus through engaging activities and a fun game. It aims to build confidence and positive associations with numbers.
donisha.michie
Social Worker
This lesson challenges 3rd-grade students with a fun math game and a quick assessment to solidify their understanding of core math concepts. It helps students practice and apply essential arithmetic skills, fostering confidence and engagement in mathematics. Designed for a whole-class setting, this 20-minute lesson is perfect for a quick review or an introduction to a math unit.
Emily TUCK
General Education Teacher
Students will rotate through different math game stations, each focusing on a specific math skill (addition, subtraction, shape sorting). This interactive and fun approach will help reinforce various math concepts. By engaging in these activities, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an enjoyable and collaborative environment.
Bob Ruuska
Math, English, History, Earth Science, Language Arts
In this 60-minute session for 7th graders, students will explore various angle relationships, such as complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles. Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving geometric problems and is applicable in real-life scenarios like architecture and design.
Michael Flores
General Education Teacher
In this 60-minute, gold rush-themed 7th grade math lesson, students will pan for "gold nuggets" of knowledge by solving proportional reasoning and percent problems. This lesson engages curiosity through a historical context and active class-based exploration—no materials needed!
Katie McFarland
Counselor
In this 8-minute warm-up for 5th graders, students compare two investment options (like 5% interest vs. a $5 bonus) and vote on which yields more. This quick activity sparks critical thinking about growth comparisons and lays the foundation for financial literacy.
Justin Muhammad
Instructor
This 30-minute, single-session lesson for 8th-grade students helps them grasp the concepts of rational and irrational numbers while introducing practical coping skills to manage academic stress. Understanding these foundational number concepts is crucial for advanced math and problem-solving, and integrating coping mechanisms fosters a healthier approach to learning challenges.
Jason Levene
School Administrator, Psychologist, Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute 7th grade lesson, students explore ratios, proportions, and basic algebra skills through a fun Gold Rush theme. They’ll pan for “gold” (colored counters) to solve real-world problems, reinforcing key math concepts while sparking curiosity. This Tier 1 lesson requires minimal prep and includes a warm-up, hands-on activity, worksheet, slide deck, and cool-down.
Katie McFarland
Counselor
This lesson introduces students to practical math skills by using restaurant menus to practice addition, subtraction, and problem-solving. Students will learn to calculate totals, make change, and budget, enhancing their real-world numeracy. Intended for Elementary School Students, this lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
Julie Zoucha
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 8th-grade emerging learners to approximating square roots by truncation. Students will learn a practical method to estimate square roots, building a foundational understanding of irrational numbers and their values. This single session is designed for whole-class instruction and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Renee Lisowski
Special Education Teacher
This fun and practical lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to 'menu math,' helping them practice addition and subtraction in a real-world context. Students will learn to calculate total costs and change, developing essential money management skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
Julie Zoucha
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 5th and 6th graders to the concept of risk evaluation in everyday situations. Students will learn to identify potential risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and make informed decisions. This is a single 60-minute session.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 1 money math lesson helps transition students aged 18–22 build practical skills for handling everyday financial transactions, like counting money and making change. Mastering these skills promotes independence and confidence in real-world situations.
Matthew Sullivan
Special Education Teacher
This lesson engages students in hands-on math activities using fake snowballs. Students will explore counting, sorting, and basic operations through interactive stations. This approach helps in making abstract math concepts tangible and fun, catering to the diverse needs of students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
Monica Sylvia
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute first-grade lesson, students will explore visual processing strategies—using number lines, ten-frames, and part-part-whole diagrams—to add and subtract within 20. These concrete, picture-based methods build number sense, boost confidence, and prepare students for more abstract arithmetic.
Jennifer Dorman
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore mathematical concepts through the fascinating world of birds. They will learn about patterns, measurements, and data analysis by observing bird behaviors and characteristics. This lesson is designed for elementary students and will be conducted in one session lasting approximately 60 minutes. It is important as it connects math to real-life scenarios, making learning more engaging and relatable.
tplaza
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore mathematical concepts through the fascinating world of birds. They will learn about patterns, measurements, and data analysis by observing bird behaviors and characteristics. This lesson is designed for elementary students and will be conducted in one session lasting approximately 60 minutes. It is important as it connects math to real-life scenarios, making learning more engaging and relatable.
tplaza
General Education Teacher
This resource tackles the often-tricky concept of fractions through hands-on activities and visual aids. Mastering fractions is essential for understanding ratios, percentages, and higher-level algebra. Designed for a 4th-grade small group, this lesson will last 45 minutes.
Robin Millen
School Administrator
This 30-minute lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the fundamental concept of slope, how to calculate it from two points, and its real-world applications. Understanding slope is crucial for analyzing rates of change and preparing for higher-level mathematics.
Tessa Delarosa
Instructor
This 40-minute lesson introduces 8th-grade students to linear equations through an engaging gardening scenario. Students will connect proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations, applying their understanding to real-world problems involving seed costs and vegetable yields. Designed for students with diverse learning needs, it aims to foster excitement and comprehension, helping students achieve at least 85% accuracy.
Kyshima Chick
Math Teacher
Get ready to unlock the power of ratios and percents! This 30-minute, single-session lesson for 7th-grade students will build a strong foundation in understanding and applying these essential mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios. Designed for whole-class instruction, this lesson is crucial for everyday problem-solving.
Wayne Bruton
Special Education Teacher
This 45-minute lesson for 10th-grade students highlights the critical role of collaboration and problem-solving skills across all mathematical domains. Students will experience how diverse perspectives and teamwork lead to more effective and robust solutions, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of math and real-world challenges.
jtoomey
Counselor
In this 45-minute small group lesson, 10th grade special education students will engage in hands-on budgeting and shopping practice to learn essential daily living skills. This Tier 2 intervention supports real-world financial management, guiding students to create budgets, track spending, and apply decision-making in a simulated grocery environment.
Regina Sapp
Special Education Teacher
This engaging lesson for grade 5 students focuses on enhancing fact fluency in mathematics through fun and interactive activities. It's designed to build confidence and speed in basic arithmetic, which is essential for more advanced math concepts. The lesson is structured for one 20-minute session and includes accommodations for students with IEPs, such as larger font sizes and support for communication disorders.
Kristen O'Brien
Counselor
This 15-minute lesson helps 5th-grade students master adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators using a number line. It's designed for a small group (Tier 2) needing targeted support to visualize fraction operations and build conceptual understanding.
Cynthia Perez Robles
Math Teacher, Science Teacher
This lesson introduces High School Special Education students to essential money management skills, including budgeting, saving, and understanding banking. It emphasizes practical application to help students build confidence in managing their finances for independent living. This lesson is designed for one 180-minute session.
mhamilton
Special Education Teacher
This engaging 30-minute lesson helps 6th-grade students understand how to categorize problems by their 'size' (small, medium, large). This skill is crucial for developing effective problem-solving strategies and building emotional regulation. Designed for a whole classroom setting (Tier 1).
JM
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the fundamentals of personal finance, focusing on budgeting, saving, and planning—essential skills for workplace independence and real-world money management. Students will build practical money management habits through interactive activities and reflections over a single 50-minute session.
Austin Horn
Special Education Teacher
Explorez le monde des nombres positifs et négatifs à travers des activités ludiques et interactives afin de comprendre leur position, leur ordre et leur utilité, compétences essentielles en mathématiques pour résoudre des problèmes quotidiens. Public : élèves de 7ᵉ ; Séances : 1 de 30 minutes. Importance : maîtriser les nombres relatifs renforce la pensée logique et prépare aux calculs algébriques.
HAMID MOUSSAOUI (MoHam)
General Education Teacher
This engaging 60-minute lesson for 10th-grade life skills students helps them understand personal finance by differentiating between needs and wants and tracking item costs to create a basic budget. It empowers students with essential budgeting skills for real-world financial independence.
mhamilton
Special Education Teacher
This individual lesson helps 6th-grade students understand that problems come in different sizes and how to categorize them. This skill is crucial for developing effective problem-solving strategies and managing emotions when faced with challenges. For an individual 6th-grade student, 15 minutes.
Jacki Lundstrom
Counselor
Students will explore ratios, proportions, and percentages through a fun Gold Rush scenario. This lesson engages 8th graders in real-world math as they calculate gold yields, profits, and trade-offs. Perfect for a single 60-minute classroom session (Tier 1).
Katie McFarland
Counselor
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to fundamental money management concepts. Students will learn to differentiate between needs and wants, understand income and expenses, and create a basic monthly budget. This lesson is crucial for developing early financial literacy skills, empowering students to make informed decisions about their money. This is a single session lesson designed for 45 minutes.
mrivera
Counselor
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand decimals, focusing on place value, reading, and writing decimals. It's crucial for building a strong foundation in number sense and prepares them for more complex math concepts. This lesson is designed for one 45-minute session.
tkeya.void
Social Worker
A hands-on 30-minute math lab activity for Grade 3 students to recap the introduction to fractions. Students will explore, compare, and create fractions using manipulatives, fostering deeper understanding and engagement. This Tier 1 classroom activity ensures every student revisits key fraction concepts with fun, real-world applications.
REMYA SESHADRI
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will learn the basics of money, including coins and bills, and their values through hands-on activities. This lesson is important as it helps students develop financial literacy skills and understand the value of money, which are essential life skills.
Jazlyn Marcos
Math, English, History, Earth Science, Biology, Physics
This one-hour lesson empowers Secondary 1 & 2 students to understand and evaluate risks in their daily lives. By exploring various scenarios, students will learn practical strategies for making informed decisions and managing potential dangers. This lesson is crucial for developing critical thinking and promoting safety.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
Dive into the world of fractions, helping students visualize and understand parts of a whole through hands-on activities. This resource provides targeted practice for students who need extra support in grasping fractional concepts. Audience: 4th Grade Group, 1 session, 30 minutes.
Ace
Instructor
This resource dives into the fascinating world of prime numbers and their surprising applications in cryptography and everyday technology. Students will discover the 'secret codes' of math, enhancing their number sense and critical thinking. Designed for a 6th Grade Class, this lesson will take approximately 40 minutes.
Ace
Instructor
This lesson helps 4 students with ADHD and intellectual disabilities tackle 1-step and multi-step addition and subtraction word problems using pictorial models. Through engaging activities and visual supports, students will build confidence in problem-solving over 10 sessions of 30 minutes each. This lesson is important because it provides foundational problem-solving skills and visual strategies that can be applied to many real-world situations, empowering students to navigate mathematical challenges more independently.
kurtzm
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to integers using a number line. Students will learn to define integers, compare them, and understand their real-world applications. This foundational understanding is crucial for future algebraic concepts. Designed for a 60-minute session.
Rose Lauck
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps adult learners master the Unified English Braille (UEB) symbols and proper spacing for fundamental mathematical operations (+, -, x, ÷) and comparison signs (=, <, >). Understanding these rules is crucial for accurately reading and writing mathematical expressions in braille, empowering students to engage with math independently. This single 30-minute session is designed for adult learners.
Kara Olivere
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute 9th grade Tier 1 lesson, students will master key statistics terms and concepts using interactive flashcards. This engaging session builds foundational knowledge, boosts retention, and prepares students for deeper statistical analysis.
Sangeetha Balasundaram
General Education Teacher
This 15-minute lesson for 12th-grade students introduces the fundamental concept of vector addition. It's important for understanding forces, velocities, and displacements in physics and engineering, providing essential tools for real-world problem-solving. Designed for a single 15-minute session for a whole classroom.
bjackson
General Education Teacher
In this 45-minute session for 9th graders, students will explore exponential equations, a fundamental concept in algebra that models real-world phenomena like population growth and radioactive decay. Understanding exponential equations is crucial for students as it lays the groundwork for advanced mathematical concepts and practical applications in science and finance.
Shonta Butts
General Education Teacher
A 10-day explicit and repetitive routine for 2nd-grade special education students to master the basics of fractions, including direct instruction and guided practice. This curriculum is designed for individual (Tier 3) support, with each session lasting 30 minutes. It aims to build foundational understanding and confidence in recognizing and representing fractions.
Keren Deneny
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 8th-grade students conquer the challenge of rationalizing square roots in the denominator. Students will learn why and how to remove irrational numbers from the denominator, ensuring their mathematical expressions are in the simplest, most elegant form. This lesson addresses auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles and provides differentiated activities for high, middle, and low-order thinking students. Designed for a single 90-minute session.
Difa Fathona
Math Teacher
This lesson integrates social-emotional learning into an 8th-grade math classroom, focusing on developing a growth mindset. Students will learn to approach mathematical challenges with resilience and self-awareness, recognizing that effort leads to improvement. This 90-minute session for the whole class will equip students with strategies to manage frustration and build confidence in their math abilities.
Difa Fathona
Math Teacher
Explore the real-world importance of lines and angles, helping 4th-grade students understand their foundational role in geometry and everyday life. This single-session lesson takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kelise Antonio
Counselor, General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 5th-grade students master adding and subtracting fractions from whole numbers using visual models like number lines and the concept of equivalence. It's designed for small group intervention, lasting approximately 15 minutes.
Cynthia Perez Robles
Math Teacher, Science Teacher
This lesson provides 11th-grade students with effective strategies and tips to improve their math learning and problem-solving skills. It emphasizes practical techniques to tackle common challenges, fostering a more confident and successful approach to mathematics. Designed for a whole-class setting, this 30-minute session will equip students with actionable insights.
Mamta Kasoju
General Education Teacher
Students will engage in practical math skills by 'managing' their own virtual pumpkin patch, covering estimation, measurement, and basic economics. This resource helps solidify real-world math application in a fun, seasonal context. This lesson is for elementary school students and is designed for a single 60-minute session.
april.cole
Paraprofessional
This 30-minute lesson is designed for a small group of struggling 1st-grade students to build their foundational understanding and skills in solving simple addition and subtraction story problems. It aims to make math relatable and accessible, fostering confidence in problem-solving.
Nicole Henderson
Psychologist
In this 30-minute game-based lesson, 6th graders embark on a fun gold rush adventure to practice key math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This engaging activity builds real-world problem-solving, teamwork, and quick mental math in a lively, interactive context.
Katie McFarland
Counselor
In this 30-minute, 1st-grade Tier 1 lesson, students will engage in verbal processing strategies to add and subtract numbers within 20. By explaining their thinking and listening to peers, they'll build confidence and deepen understanding of number relationships—all while having fun with math talk!
Jennifer Dorman
General Education Teacher
Get ready to make math more fun and engaging for everyone! This 30-minute lesson introduces a fast-paced number sense game designed to boost mental math skills and quick thinking for all students, including those with ESL and 504 accommodations. Students will enjoy a competitive yet collaborative challenge that reinforces number recognition and basic operations.
voconnor
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 4th-grade students confidently add and subtract whole numbers with decimals. It addresses a common challenge by providing clear strategies and practice, ensuring students build a strong foundation in decimal operations. Designed for a single 30-minute session with a 4th-grade intervention group.
Maggie Webb
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to the practical application of trigonometry in electrical conduit bending. Students will learn how sine, cosine, and tangent are used to calculate bend angles and offsets for real-world electrical installations. This single 30-minute session will equip students with essential problem-solving skills for a vital trade.
dquintiliani
Instructor
In this 70-minute, 12th grade small-group simulation, students blend math, economics, and life skills by budgeting and financial planning through engaging activities. This Tier 2 lesson equips students with real-world money management skills essential for life beyond high school.
Zakiya Moore
Counselor
This 30-minute lesson, designed for a small group of elementary students with IEPs, aims to review fractions and introduce equivalent fractions using visual and hands-on activities. It helps students connect concrete representations to abstract concepts, addressing math anxiety by building confidence through understanding.
Athena Giles
Special Education Teacher
This lesson plan is designed to make math fun and engaging for 9-10 year olds through game-based learning and active learning strategies. By incorporating physical activities in a gym setting, students will be able to apply math concepts in a dynamic and interactive way. This approach not only helps in reinforcing math skills but also promotes physical activity and teamwork among students.
Bri’Anca Jordan
Instructor
This 30-minute lesson helps 4th-grade students with language-based learning disabilities and ADHD tackle multiplication word problems by breaking them down into manageable steps and using visual aids. It empowers students to understand the underlying math and improve problem-solving skills.
Diana Gordon
Special Education Teacher
In this three-session intervention, 5th graders will tackle fraction operations (5.NF.A) with targeted, hands-on activities to build confidence and mastery. Tier 3 focus ensures personalized support in 15-minute bursts, strengthening foundational skills for class success.
Lisa Tyler
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 5th graders will explore place value in decimals through engaging, real-world detective activities. Students will learn to read, write, and compare decimals, developing a crucial foundation for future math success.
Greg Adkins
General Education Teacher
Operation Math Confidence is a fun, 4-session series (30 minutes each) for grades 2–5 designed to boost struggling math students’ skills and self-regulation. By focusing on growth mindset, number sense, problem-solving strategies, and self-control, this Tier 1 classroom lesson helps reduce acting-out behaviors and builds math confidence.
Lorita Davis
Instructor
A quick and engaging daily agenda to kickstart 7th-grade math class, focusing on active learning and participation. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
Elizabeth Rollins
District Administrator
This 30-minute individual lesson helps a Kindergarten girl understand and categorize the size of problems (tiny, little, medium, big, or emergency) using relatable scenarios. It empowers her to begin thinking about appropriate responses to challenges.
Liana Sheinkin
Social Worker
This lesson helps 2nd graders master identifying 3D shapes and confidently solve double-digit addition and subtraction word problems. It's crucial for building foundational math and spatial reasoning skills. Designed for a Tier 2 group of 5 students, it comprises 5 sessions, each 30 minutes long.
kurtzm
Special Education Teacher
This project-based lesson introduces 9th-grade students to literal equations, emphasizing their real-world application in various fields. Students will learn to rearrange equations to isolate specific variables, a critical skill for problem-solving in science, engineering, and finance. This lesson is designed for a single 90-minute session for a whole classroom.
Ryan Kelly
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces students to problem-solving strategies using rich tasks, fostering collaboration and critical thinking in a 30-minute session for 5th graders. It encourages active engagement and equips students with tools to tackle complex problems.
Kerry Walker
General Education Teacher
In this delightful K-1st grade math lesson, students will embark on a fun-filled adventure exploring shapes and patterns. Through hands-on activities and interactive games, young learners will develop foundational math skills while enhancing their creativity and problem-solving abilities. The session will last for 30 minutes and is suitable for a Tier 1 classroom setting.
arezendejohnson
Paraprofessional
This 30-minute lesson for 7th-grade math students helps them identify Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) that impact their math performance and provides practical coping strategies to regulate emotions and boost confidence in the classroom. Students will learn to challenge negative self-talk and develop a more positive and resilient mindset towards math.
Tony Kissell
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the concept of fractions, helping them understand what parts of a whole mean and how they apply to everyday life. It's a foundational lesson for future math concepts. Designed for one 45-minute session.
Lauren Hanly
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson for a small group of special education students focuses on understanding and using 'greater than' and 'less than' language when comparing numbers up to 100, aligning with IEP goals for quantity comparison with 75% accuracy. Students will engage with visuals, hands-on activities, and structured practice to develop their communication and numerical comparison skills.
Kristin Brown
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 8th-grade students understand how to categorize problems by their size and react appropriately. Students will learn to differentiate between small, medium, and big problems to develop effective coping strategies. This single session is designed for a small group (Tier 2) and will take approximately 30 minutes.
pryorm
Counselor
This resource helps an individual student connect abstract fraction concepts to tangible real-world scenarios, making the learning personally relevant and overcoming initial resistance. It's crucial for building foundational understanding and motivation. This lesson is designed for an individual student and can be completed in one 45-minute session.
Paola Palomo
Math Teacher
A cross-curricular lesson blending math and language arts to analyze patterns in storytelling, helping students see real-world connections and boosting engagement.
Jeremy L
Counselor, Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 10th-grade students understand the fundamentals of budgeting by distinguishing between needs and wants and applying the 50/30/20 rule to create a simple weekly budget. This skill is crucial for financial literacy and future independence. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
tammilia.grace
Special Education Teacher
An exciting celebration of math facts, this resource combines all four basic operations for a fun, fast-paced review. Developing fluency across operations boosts confidence and prepares students for more complex problem-solving. This lesson is designed for a 3rd Grade Class and will take approximately 50 minutes.
Julee George
Math Teacher, Science Teacher, English Language Arts Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Special Education Teacher
This lesson challenges 6th-grade students to apply their knowledge of geometric shapes to find the area of complex irregular polygons. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive way. Audience: 6th Grade, Duration: 30 minutes, 1 session.
Sumiko Wong
General Education Teacher
Get ready to boost your math skills! This 30-minute, whole-class lesson for 4th graders will turn practicing basic math facts into an exciting challenge, helping students build fluency and confidence in a fun and engaging way.
Holly Koch
Math Teacher
In this 4-session unit, 2nd–5th grade students use restorative practices to build a supportive classroom community and strengthen math skills. Each 30-minute session blends math problem solving with restorative circles to boost confidence, collaboration, and reflection.
Lorita Davis
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to transformations of linear functions using a 'thin slicing' approach from Building Thinking Classrooms. Students will collaboratively explore how changes to parameters affect the graph of a linear function. This approach fosters deep conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills for all students in a 30-minute session.
krogers
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 5th-grade students conquer decimal operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication). It's crucial for everyday math and future math concepts. Designed for 5th Grade, 1 session, 45 minutes.
Kelly Rogers
Assistant Principal
In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 6th graders, students learn how to calculate and give correct change in everyday transactions. This engaging lesson helps build essential financial literacy and mental math skills, preparing learners for real-world shopping scenarios.
HECTOR MORENO
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, 5th-grade students will explore the concept of the discriminant in quadratic equations, understanding its significance in determining the nature of roots and the graph of the equation. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for understanding quadratic equations, providing insights into whether the solutions are real or complex, and how many solutions exist. The session will last 30 minutes and will engage students with interactive examples and discussions.
Melodie Kabashima
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps students with intellectual disabilities (IQs 40-50) understand basic money concepts and budgeting using the 'dollar up' strategy. Students will learn to determine if they have enough money for a purchase and practice paying with the 'dollar up' method. This lesson is designed for small group instruction over a single 30-minute session.
Erin Esswein
Special Education Teacher
In this engaging lesson for Grade 10, students will explore the fascinating relationship between multiplication and area. By understanding how multiplication can be visualized as area, students will gain a deeper comprehension of mathematical concepts and their real-world applications. This 45-minute session will include a lesson plan, warm-up, discussion, and worksheet to solidify learning.
Jacqueline Vlahos
Counselor
This lesson helps 1st-grade ELL students connect math to their everyday lives by creating and solving simple number stories. It focuses on developing addition and subtraction skills within a familiar context, making math concepts more accessible and engaging. (Audience: 1st Grade ELLs, Duration: 30 minutes)
Lauren Forsythe
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces students to the concept of risk evaluation in everyday life. Students will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, developing practical life skills for making informed decisions. This is a Tier 1 lesson designed for the whole classroom and will take approximately 60 minutes.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
