Our Equal Sign lesson plan teaches students how to define an equal (=) sign and offers a history of the equals sign. Students practice using the equal sign in math problems and solve practice problems using equals signs.
In our Equations (2-step) lesson plan, students learn strategies for solving 2-step problems. Students use these strategies to practice identifying and solving various practice problems.
Using our Equivalent Expressions lesson plan, students learn how to identify equivalent math expressions. Students also learn about how expressions containing variables can be equivalent.
In our Estimating lesson plan for grades 1-3, students learn strategies for estimating for addition and subtraction problems. Students learn that the first step is rounding a number and use this strategy to complete practice problems.
In our Estimating lesson plan for grades 4-6, students learn strategies for estimating for multiplication and division problems. Students also learn how to use these strategies to determine distance and other measurements.
Our Estimating Lengths lesson plan teaches students how to measure length and how to compare lengths. Students practice putting objects in order by length.
Our Evaluate Expressions lesson plan teaches students how to solve mathematical equations when a variable can be substituted with an actual value. Students complete practice problems to solidify their understanding.
In our Expanded Number Forms lesson plan, students learn how to convert standards numbers into expanded form and how to create addition expressions to show the expanded number form. Students practice writing expanded numbers in standard numeric form.
In our Factors and Multiples lesson plan, students learn what factors and multiples are in mathematics. Students learn how to find the factors and multiples of whole numbers as well.
In our Finding the Whole, Part & Percent lesson plan, students learn how to convert percentages to fractions. Students then use that information to learn how to find the missing whole, part, or percent in an equation.
Our Fraction Word Problems lesson plan teaches students strategies for solving word problems that include fractions. Students complete practice problems in order to solidify their understanding of the lesson material.
Our Fractions lesson plan teaches students how to identify fractions, the parts of a fraction, add/subtract like-denominator fractions, and reduce fractions. Students complete practice problems that include fractions in order to solidify their understanding of the lesson.
Our Fractions – Add and Subtract Unlike Denominators lesson plan teaches students how to find the lowest common denominator to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Students also learn lesson vocabulary like LCM and LCD.
Our free downloadable PDF Fractions – Reducing Lesson Plan teaches strategies for reducing fractions and writing equivalent fractions. Identifying the greatest common factors and prime factorization are introduced as primary methods for reducing fractions. Students are asked to reduce fractions and use their creativity to draw a representat
Our Fractions and Line Plots lesson plan teaches students some strategies for displaying and understanding data with fractions on line plots. Students practice creating their own line plots using what they learned in this lesson.
In our Fractions and Rectangles lesson plan, students learn to use a rectangular diagram to demonstrate multiplying a fraction by a fraction by a whole number in a visual way. Students practice solving problems using this method.
Full Teacher Guidelines with Creative Teaching Ideas
Instructional Content Pages about Fractions as Multiples
Hands-on homework activities giving students practice on Fractions as Multiples
Answer Keys
Common Core State Standards
Many Additional Links and Resources
Built for Grades 3-4 but can be adapted for other grade levels.
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Our Fractions Changing Improper and Mixed lesson plan teaches students how to convert improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students also learn that a whole number can become a fraction when they use one as the denominator.
The extensive collection of Clarendon Learnings lesson plans for math will quickly motivate and instill confidence in many young learners who sometimes may feel the subject is too difficult for them. A wide variety of topics are available with specialized math lesson plans for students in primary school and in the middle and upper elementary grades. Each detailed lesson plan in math will assist math-fearing teachers as well and bring them the confidence to present a variety of new math concepts to their students.
Whether you are seeking to introduce your students to the four operations, fractions, decimals, measurement, integers, equations, geometry, or other math concepts, Clarendon Learning offers effective math lesson plans for classroom teachers and homeschooling parents.
The lessons and content have been written by experienced educators and curriculum experts. Every detailed lesson plan in math has been thoroughly researched and reviewed for accuracy and efficiency and can be used almost immediately. There is little preparation time necessary, allowing the busy educator more time to teach the content of the lesson.
All of our math resources include step-by-step instructions, procedures for teachers, options, matching Common Core State Standards, content for students, activity and practice pages, a list of Internet resources to enhance learning, and much more.
Each detailed lesson plan in math may be searched by topic, grade level, or by Common Core State Standard. All math lesson plans can be sorted alphabetically or by grade level, and most can be adapted to the needs of a specific learner.
The Clarendon Learning math lesson plans are beneficial to all elementary-aged students, and the plans will allow teachers and homeschooling parents to become more effective educators.
The extensive collection of Clarendon Learnings lesson plans for math will quickly motivate and instill confidence in many young learners who sometimes may feel the subject is too difficult for them. A wide variety of topics are available with specialized math lesson plans for students in primary school and in the middle and upper elementary grades. Each detailed lesson plan in math will assist math-fearing teachers as well and bring them the confidence to present a variety of new math concepts to their students. Whether you are seeking to introduce Read more
