Effective Math Lessons

Third Grade Subtraction 6 - 4 Digits with Regrouping in Any Place Value - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract four digit numbers with regrouping in any place value. Students see step by step instructions on how to subtract 4 digits. The lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment. It is self-correcting for the student and auto

Third Grade Subtraction 7 - How to Subtract Money with Regrouping - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract money with regrouping. There is a review of money denominations and their value. Students see the amounts compared to actual money. The Lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check the student comprehension. It is

Third Grade Subtraction 5 - 3 Digits with Regrouping and Zeros on Top - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with zeros on top. Students see models with base ten blocks that show how regrouping works. Place value and the take apart strategy are also explored to help with concept understanding. There is a 20 question digital

Third Grade Subtraction 4 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in the Tens and Hundreds Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the ones and ten's place. Students see several different models (base ten blocks and take apart strategy) that show how regrouping works including how to use a mind math strategy. The

Third Grade Subtraction 3 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Ten's Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the ten's place. Students see several different models that show how regrouping works. A mental math strategy is introduced. Students are also taught when to use subtraction in problem solving. Th

Third Grade Subtraction 2 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Tens Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the one's place. Students see several different models that show how regrouping works such as base ten blocks and mental math. There is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment that checks student under

Third Grade Subtraction 1 - 3 Digits with No Regrouping - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with no regrouping. Base ten blocks and the take apart strategy are used to model the conceptual understanding behind subtraction. Students learn the definition of difference. Students are also taught when to use the operation of

Third Grade Rounding Whole Numbers - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to round numbers up through the hundreds in two different ways: the clothesline approach (number line) and the poem approach (following the rules). In addition, there is a digital 30 question Easel Assessment that is self correcting for the student and auto graded for the teacher. Th

Third Grade Place Value 3 - Comparing and Ordering Numbers - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to compare numbers up to the hundred thousands. It also teaches students how to order numbers from least to greatest and greatest to least. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check the students' learning. Students can see their re

Third Grade Place Value 2 - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to write, standard, expanded, and word form of numbers up to the hundred thousands. The concept of periods and places in each period is reviewed and modeled. There are 22 effective teaching strategies based on research used in this lesson. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel

Third Grade Place Value 1 - Read Numbers Through 100,000 - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to read, write, and understand place value up to the hundred thousands. The concept of periods and places in each period is explained and modeled. In addition, this presentation is followed by a digital 20 questions Easel Assessment. It is self checking for the

Third Grade Addition 2 - 3 Digit Addition with Regrouping in the One's Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches 3 digit addition with regrouping in the ones place. This is taught conceptually using models before students do the problems on paper. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check students' comprehension of the lesson. It is sel

Third Grade Addition 6 - Adding Money teaches how to add money amounts with regrouping. There is also a review of money denominations and their values. This lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment in order to check the student comprehension of the concepts. It is self-checking for the student and self-grading for the teacher. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classr

Third Grade Addition 5 - Adding 4 or More Digits with Regrouping teaches 4 or more digit number addition with regrouping. Conceptual understanding is taught through base ten blocks and by using the take apart strategy. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. In addition, the lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check student understanding of the lesson.

Third Grade Addition 4 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in the Ten's and One's Place teaches 3 digit number addition with regrouping in the the one's and ten's place. Conceptual understand is modeled using the take apart strategy, and modeling with base ten blocks. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment that checks the student understanding of this lesson. It is self-checking for the student and auto-graded for the teacher. This is perfect for distance learning

Third Grade Addition 3 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in the Ten's Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches 3 digit number addition with regrouping in the ten's place. Students will go through a conceptual model using base ten blocks and the break apart strategy before being taught how to do a regular problem. In addition, the lesson is followed by a 20 questio

Third Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Numbers with No Regrouping - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to add a three digit number with two and three digit numbers without regrouping. Models of blocks of ones, tens and hundreds are used to teach the conceptual understanding behind the problem. Students also are introduced to the Break Apart Strategy.