New York State Education Department
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 13
The six instructional shifts in this workshop definitely move math and science teachers' understanding of instruction. The workshop, 13th out of a series of 15, asks participants to examine sample tests and to look at how the six...
EngageNY
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 8
Lights, camera, action! Math educators consider how to improve their instruction by examining a model of the five-practice problem-solving model involving a movie theater. Participants examine cognitive demand in relation to problem...
New York State Education Department
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 7
Designed specifically for math instructors, the seventh workshop of a 15-part series allows time to explore Webb's DOK, ponder open-ended questions, and create lessons to apply what is learned. Teachers craft high-quality math problems...
EngageNY
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 15
What do a cheetah, Audi commercial, and air have in common? They're all topics of an engaging inquiry-based, hands-on workshop for educators about background knowledge, reading strategies, the CER model, and argumentative writing. The...
Other
Duke: Center for Inquiry Based Learning
Duke University has established the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. It serves to enhance math and science lessons. Click on Resources for good examples of Inquiry-based lesson plans.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: We Can Dig It!
For this lesson, third grade students will explore "fossils" by using chocolate chip cookies in an interactive fossil dig! Through creative problem-based learning that incorporates technology, students will work in collaborative groups...
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Divide Decimals by Whole Number
[Free Registration/Login Required] Extend multi-digit division of whole numbers to division of a decimal number by a whole. This worksheet game starts off with division problems based on visual models, followed by problems on relative...
Other
Edte.ch: Maths Maps
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Math Lesson Working With Ratios
Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: What Do Inquiry Based Lesson Plans Look Like?
Inquiry-based lesson plans are usually referred to as "facilitation plans," to help teachers remember their role as facilitator of learning, rather than fount of all wisdom. The notion also helps teachers structure lessons more loosely...
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Subtract Decimals
[Free Registration/Login Required] Extend the understanding of multi digit subtraction to subtract decimals (up to hundredths place). This Subtract Decimals Worksheet begins with problems based on subtraction with visual model before...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Criteria for Success: Story Problem
Students learn the basics of "Modeling with Mathematics" (CCSS.MP.4) as they practice putting their thinking on paper in this beginning of year lesson. This lesson includes a video tutorial, differentiated worksheets based on skill...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Jack & Hardy Hard Head
In this lesson, young scholars create and solve problems related to scale and write and perform a scene to share their problems and solutions. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modeling a Fraction Multiplication Word Problem
This video [2:31] illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions that requires students to find an unknown product based on a comparison of two quantities. One of the world's largest insects, the Goliath beetle, is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying the Value of Digits Based on Place Value
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify the value of a digit in a multi-digit number based on its place value position. Includes video demonstrating...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are shown a set of weight values and must decide how to order them based on how heavy or light they are. Includes video...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Selection Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice identifying the heaviest or lightest metric weight from the choices given. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Dividing to Find the Time
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students solve word problems where they must calculate how long a task will take based on the rate. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Decimals on a Number Line to Thousandths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to state the decimals to the thousandths place for given locations on a number line. Includes video demonstrating a...
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Common Core Math Standards 1.nbt.6
[Free Registration/Login Required] Practice subtracting multiples of 10 with this online game! Choose the correct answer to the question to collect coins. Problems are shown using base ten blocks as examples or number sentences.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Completing a Decimal Place Value Chart to Thousandths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are presented with a decimal number which they must put into a place value chart that goes to the thousandths place. Includes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Values of Digits in Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify the value of a digit in a number up to 1,000 based on its place value position. Includes video demonstrating...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Find the Amount of Water With Illustrations and Calculations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must study pictures showing capacity in metric units and calculate capacities based on the image. Includes video demonstrating a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Finding the Capacity of Water With Illustrations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must study a picture showing an amount of liquid in metric units and calculate a capacity based on the image. Includes video...