Laura Burrell

A list of strategies that is ordered from the most simplistic strategy to more complex strategies. Within each category (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) the strategies are separated into three categories: concrete, pictoral, and abstract. Teachers have to bridge the learning from when students use manipulatives and then try to apply that knowledge to abstract word problems. This document assists in bridging that gap. Teachers can utilize this list to know how t

A week long project where students work in groups to create their own mini golf course. Your construction workers will have specific specifications for the area of each hole. Students will have a planning sheet and rubric for their poster so they know what is expected. After students complete their mini golf course, they each individually create a brochure to entice people to come to their golf course. After both projects are done there is a rubric for teachers to assess the students work. Th

A week long project where students work in groups to create their own Zoo. Your Zoologists will have specific specifications for the perimeter of each animal enclosure. Students will have a planning sheet and rubric for their poster so they know what is expected. After students complete their Zoo, they each individually create a brochure to entice people to come to their zoo. After both projects are done there is a rubric for teachers to assess the students work. This open ended project is gr

This document includes a detailed lesson plan, a rubric for students to assess themselves, three tasks for students depending on their level (tiered/ differentiated), and an exit ticket.

AdditionMATICIAN and SubtractionAction Rubrics. Two rubrics for students to grade themselves on when working with addition and subtraction story problems for grades kindergarten to second grade. This aligns with Charlotte Danielson's teacher evaluation rubric under assessment.

This document goes over the expectations for students during the opening of the math lesson. It lists conversation, how to get help, activity, what movement is allowed, and how the teacher knows you are participating.