"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

Fourth graders work out word problems. In this word problems lesson students listen to the book Math Curse by Jon Scienska and Lane Smith. They create a stack of ice cream scoops on a cone that show the steps for solving word problems....

As part of their study of the Progressive Era, class groups examine a 20th century version of "The Three Little Pigs" through a New Era lens and identify how ideals such as the value of hard work, creativity, and problem solving, etc.,...

Fifth graders apply math to real-world situations. In this mathematics lesson, 5th graders are read the book, "Math Curse," which discusses ways in which math is used each day. Students then write a sequel to the book in groups,...

Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka. They write a story about a day in their life that includes illustrations, fifteen math problems, the written story, and an answer key. Students...

Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...

Young scholars use percents to solve problems, see math in the real world, and make reasonable choices pertaining to percents.

Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.

Students explain everyday uses of numbers and relationships of numbers.

Fifth graders finish the word problems on the Alpha Smarts and tell what they think about word problems. Then read the book Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith to see how it relates to the word problems and if it changed anyone's...

Students practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.