Noyce Foundation
On Balance
Investigate the world of unknown quantities with a creative set of five lessons that provides problem situations for varying grade levels. Each problem presents a scenario of fruit with different weights and a balance scale. Using the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Many Ways to Do Addition
A great aspect of teaching math is that children have the freedom to solve problems using a variety of different strategies. The focus of this lesson is for young mathematicians to become aware of many ways of answering addition...
Curated OER
Add and Subtract Equations With Equal Sign - Guided Lesson Explanation
What sign is missing? Is this equation true? Rather than a worksheet, this resource is a one-page script for a guided lesson on addition and subtraction equations. While the pupil handout is missing, the teacher guide could be...
Illustrative Mathematics
Shake and Spill
Entertaining as well as educational, this math activity about decomposing numbers is bound to capture the engagement of young learners. Given a cup and five two-color counters, young mathematicians simply shake and spill the cup,...
Curated OER
Add and Subtract Equations with Equal Sign
Gain exposure to addition and subtraction symbols. First, pupils examine a visual number sentence (featuring Sponge Bob), filling in the correct symbol to make it a complete equation. Next, they read a run-on number sentence involving...
Curated OER
Add It Up
First graders engage in a lesson plan that gives the research basis for the use of manipulatives for the basic operations in mathematics. They use the variety of tools to solve basic problems. The lesson plan has valuable resource links...
Curated OER
Book Title: 12 Ways to Get to 11 by Eve Merriam
Students complete activities to explore number sequence. In this number arrangements lesson, students play a game of finger flash and then read the book 12 Ways to Get to 11. Students count and track the amounts in the book to make an...
Curated OER
Number Dribble
Students dribble and catch a ball. In this number dribble lesson plan students are given numbers and math equations that require them to dribble or throw the ball a specific number of times. The students practice dribbling independently...
Curated OER
Algebra: Co-ordinates
Learners use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction in Center Time
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...