3-5
Use communication as a tool to deepen their understanding of mathematics.3-5
The teacher reflects on her own mathematical learning.
3-5
This applet allows for the exploration of the area of rectangles.
3-5, 6-8
To
find the area of a triangle, try to make a
parallelogram using a copy of the triangle.
3-5, 6-8
When the nine justices of the Supreme Court meet, they greet one another
with a handshake to show harmony of purpose, even though their views
may differ. How many handshakes occur? In general, how many handshakes
occur when there are n people?
Pre-K-2, 3-5
Become confident in facts up to 12 x 12 using visual models that stress the conceptual
aspects of multiplication.
3-5, 6-8
The objective of this lesson is to use combinations to solve KenKen puzzles. An early solution strategy is for students to guess and check and use logic-based elimination. This lesson builds on those strategies by having students systematically list all possible combinations within each cage, the darkly outlined sections of the puzzle.
Pre-K-2
In this lesson, students practice addition (subtraction optional) and deductive reasoning skills to solve KenKen puzzles.
3-5
This lesson is based on the MTLT article, “Inquiry + Math Workshop Model = Success!” by Tutita M. Casa, Kathryn O'Connor, and Emma Dearborne. The lesson demonstrates the use of a workshop model that engages students in developing strategies to solve an authentic multiplication task.
