Learning 4Less

The four part constructed response organizer is a tool i have used over the years to help students organize their math approach/plan. The organizer is used to solve multiple step word problems. Included is a student/teacher rubric.

The 60 Second Sweep is a way to show mastery of the multiplication facts between 2 and 9. It is so important that students have strong multiplication skills, that students in all math classes must complete the 60 Second Sweep as part of their multiplication qualifications (for which students receive a grade). We go over this the first day and recite it daily in class for the first week.

This file includes prediction instructions and a worksheet for the activity. Students predict how many stars they can draw in one minutes. While one student draws, the other student keeps track of the time. Check out the file for more and enjoy this fun activity!

Explicit teaching instruction is utilized to help students acquire information and skills I teach explicitly the standard after a pre-assessment task. Then spend 3-5 days on the standard with explicit lesson. Finally, I administer a post-assessment math task to conclude with the standard. I've included with this file essential questions for each math domain.

Here is a fun addition game for your students. Great for IWT. All it take is two players or small group.

Division word problems can be confusing problems to understand. Each word problem is organized to help solve each problem. Each problem contains probing questions to help students scaffold and organize their work.

The file contains over 10 portfolio covers sheets for different subjects and activities. The cover sheets are interactive. They allow students to write why they chose and what they learned from that particular lesson/activity.