Exploring Equal Shares Through Division and Multiplication Strategies - Rich Mathematical Task Template and Student Version

Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers: Bridging from the Concrete to the Symbolic Mathematics Instructional Plan

Solving practical problems using the four basic operations with whole numbers - Mathematics Instructional Plan

Cookie Topping Task Template, Student Version of Task, Anchor Pages and Scoring Rationale

Students will analyze a provided math problem with an incorrect answer (bug). Students will demonstrate their understanding of the process by identifying the error, solving the problem correctly and providing an explanation. Math problem solving directly correlates with the step by step process that computer science debugging requires. The purpose of this experience is to provide a jumping off point for a deeper understanding of the Computer Science SOLs. This could be the first time your students are exposed to the vocabulary (algorithm, bug, debugging) and can provide a good foundation of the understanding of the vocabulary in a concrete, low-technology way.

Create your own shapes using colorful blocks and explore the relationship between perimeter and area. Compare the area and perimeter of two shapes side-by-side. Challenge yourself in the game screen to build shapes or find the area of funky figures. Try to collect lots of stars!

Build rectangles of various sizes and relate multiplication to area. Discover new strategies for multiplying algebraic expressions. Use the game screen to test your multiplication and factoring skills!

Build rectangles of various sizes and relate multiplication to area. Partition a rectangle into two areas to discover the distributive property.

Build rectangles of various sizes and relate multiplication to area. Discover new strategies for multiplying large numbers. Use the game screen to test your problem solving strategies!

Spice things up with students by programming BeeBot to go to specific numbers as a way to reinforce multiples and common factors.  Activity cards, a brief overview, and a student planning sheet are included. 

This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Emily Rathbone teach about comprehending word problems using whole numbers.

This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Emily Rathbone teach about estimating and solving multistep word problems using whole numbers.