Effective Math Lessons

3rd Grade Estimating Sums and Differences teaches students to use rounding before adding or subtracting so that they can estimate an answer close to the actual answer in order to check their work. A rounding poem is used to help students remember the steps. There are 22 effective teaching research strategies used in this lesson. In addition, a 20 question digital Easel Assessment is included in order to check students' understanding of the lesson. It is self-checking for students and

Sixth Grade Decimals 1 - Introduction and 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 the value of each place value in a decimal number up to ten thousandths. Students are shown how moving to the right each decimal place becomes 10 times smaller. Word, standard and expanded forms are demonstrated. There are 22 effective teaching strategies based on re

Fourth Grade Rounding up to 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 use two different methods on how to round numbers: clothesline (number line) and poem (rules) approach. There is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check the students learning on this lesson. Students receive immediate feedback and it is auto-graded for the teacher. Ther

Fourth Grade Place Value 3 - Comparing & 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 a one hundred thousand. The symbols greater than, less than, and equal to are defined and illustrated. In addition, a 20 question digital Easel Assessment follows the lesson to check their understanding. Students get immediate results

Fourth Grade Place Value 1 - Read Numbers to 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. There is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to follow the lesson. Students can see the errors they make immediatel

Fourth Grade Multiplication 6 - 2 Digits x 2 Digits with Regrouping - It teaches students how to multiply 2 digits times 2 digits with regrouping and how to multiply using Partial Products. The following concepts are reviewed: relationship of multiplication to addition, products, factors, arrays, and how arrays can represent multiplication problems. There is also a review of the nine multiplication facts. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. The lesson is

Fourth Grade Multiplication 5 - Multiplying by 10 and 100 - 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 multiply by ten and one hundred. There is also a review of the eight multiplication facts. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check student comprehension of the lesson. It is self-checking for the student and auto-graded for th

Multiplication 4 - 1 Digit x 4 Digits with Regrouping - It teaches students how to multiply 1 digit times 4 digits with regrouping. The following concepts are reviewed: relationship of multiplication to addition, products, factors, arrays, and how arrays can represent multiplication problems. Students will also learn how to multiply using the Distributive Property. There is also a review of the seven multiplication facts. The lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assess

Multiplication 7 - Multiplication of Money by 1 Digit - It teaches students how to multiply money amounts times 1 digit. There is also a review of the six multiplication facts. The lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check student understanding. It is self-correcting 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 class

Multiplication 3 - 1 Digit x 3 Digits 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 multiply 1 digit times 3 digits with regrouping and how to multiply using the distributive property. The following concepts are reviewed: relationship of multiplication to addition, products, factors, arrays, and how arrays can represent multiplication problems.

Fourth Grade Multiplication 2 - 1 Digit x 2 Digits with Regrouping - It teaches students how to multiply 1 digit times 2 digits with regrouping. The following concepts are taught: relationship of multiplication to addition, products, factors, arrays, how arrays can represent multiplication problems, and how to use the distributive property to solve a multiplication problem. There is also a review of the three multiplication facts. This lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Eas

Fourth Grade Multiplication 1 - Introduction and Properties - 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 introduces the students to multiplication in general and teaches multiple ways to find the answers: draw a picture, use number line, use addition, use objects, make arrays, make strip diagram, and draw a number line. The properties of multiplication are introduced: zero, one or id

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