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Better Lesson: Inequalities
If a < b, what do we know about a and b? If b < c < d, how could we show that on a number line? Students continue creating inequalities and graphs to represent situations.
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Better Lesson: Deciphering Word Problems to Write Equations
Knowing the language of word problems helps students write equations which is a skill used in Algebra.
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Better Lesson: Dealing With Decimal Models
Sixth graders model decimals using decimal grids, base 10 blocks, and number lines.
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Better Lesson: Babies & Big Boy Feet
Kindergarteners need a basic understanding of measurement that leads them to know that the smaller the unit the more it takes to measure the same object using less larger units.
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Better Lesson: Introduction to Non Standard Measurement
It's getting buggy! Students use unifix cubes as their non-standard measurement tool.
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Better Lesson: How Does It All Compare?
Kindergarteners are introduced to comparing objects by their attributes. In this lesson, the kids compare objects by using the three attributes they have learned about.
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Better Lesson: Wow! That's Heavy!
Kindergarteners grasp the basic concepts of measurement quickly and this activity provides a fun experience learning about weight.
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Better Lesson: It's That Tall?
Before entering first grade, young children need to have a basic understanding of measurement. They do not need to be able to use standard units of measurement, but they must be able to use the basic attributes to make comparisons in...
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Better Lesson: How Long? A Fishy "Tail"
Before entering first grade, young children need to have a basic understanding of measurement. They do not need to be able to use standard units of measurement, but they must be able to use the basic attributes of length.
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Better Lesson: Math Centers Measurement and Review
In order to pull small groups during math instruction, the rest of the students need engaging activities that they can complete independently. These centers allow students to practice a variety of math skills including measurement.
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Better Lesson: Super Shape Ornament Review
In December, it's fun to decorate for the holidays. This lesson plan includes 2D shape and counting practice!
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Better Lesson: Chicka Chicka Shape Glyph
This is one of my favorite Open House activities. We use our shapes to create "mystery" glyphs that are hung in the hallway. Families use the legend to guess their child's glyph!
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Better Lesson: Comparing Numbers Assessment
Students will compare numbers within 15, using symbols for "greater than", "less than", and "equal to". This lesson contains a printable assessment for this topic.
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Better Lesson: Compare With Care
Students will compare numbers using the symbols for "greater than", "less than", and "equal to".....with love. This lesson contains a detailed plan, printable worksheets, and videos of students engaged in the lesson.
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Better Lesson: Count With Me! 1 2 3 Exploring the Number Three
Many kindergarteners come to school with rote counting skills, but they often do not understand that the numbers they can recite actually represent quantities. This lesson plan helps to make that connection. This lesson plan contains...
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Better Lesson: Classroom Math Tools
Students should develop an awareness of and correctly use the classroom tools that are available to assist them with their mathematical learning. This lesson plan introduces them to math manipulatives and a math journal. Videos of...
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Better Lesson: Counting Beyond Our Fingers and Toes
Students will practice counting from 1-30 and having one-to-one correspondence with objects for these numbers. Also, they will practice finding patterns on a hundreds chart. This lesson includes a detailed plan, videos of students...
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Better Lesson: College Project Wrap Up
What have students learned about college? What questions do they still have? Students work on wrapping up and reflecting on the College Project while tackling math problems. This instructional activity includes a detailed plan, printable...
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Better Lesson: Happening Hexagons!
Hexagons are tricky! So close to stop-sign octagons, yet far less common. Plenty of practice is provided here.
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Better Lesson: There's Six Sides to This Story It's a Hexagon!
Kindergarteners love to identify shapes in their environment. In order effectively do that, they must be able to recognize different shapes by their specific attributes. In this lesson kindergartners learn about the attributes of a square.
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Better Lesson: Count the Ways to Have Fun! Sorting on the I Pad
A part of the sorting and classifying standard that can be overlooked relates to assigning a number count to a group of similar objects. This lesson helps students find similar groups and practice counting and relating numbers to their...
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Better Lesson: Constructing Tens and Ones
Students get a hands-on, minds-on experience with counting, while also constructing an understanding of tens and ones. This lesson includes a detailed plan, a link to a song about teen numbers, a video showing students engaging in...
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Better Lesson: Counting Collections: 100 Objects
First graders work to count to 100 in this rigorous counting activity. Students create a shape out of their 100 objects for a creative twist. This lesson contains a detailed plan, video explanation, discussion questions based on ability...
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Better Lesson: Counting Collections
This is a super fun lesson for letting kids get their hands busy, while also building crucial number sense! For this lesson, young scholars share strategies for counting collections of objects. This lesson includes a detailed plan,...