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Fraction Talks
A Fraction Talk is a discussion-rich routine that invites multiple ways of identifying fractions. They are similar to number talks, but instead of drawing out strategies through mental calculations, students evaluate images of shapes and identify fractions. The Fraction Talks website has a huge collection of images to inspire discussion and exploration, as well as suggestions for using this routine in your class. Read More
Estimating
This workbook has activities to help students develop their number sense through estimation. As they work through the activities, they will look at different strategies for estimating in different contexts. Some of those strategies include partitioning, using your own body as a benchmark, as well as multiple strategies for estimating with numbers. The workbook offers strategies, examples for students to develop their own strategies, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available. Read More
Multiply without Memorizing
This workbook has activities to help students develop their conceptual understanding of multiplication. As they work through the activities, they will look at different strategies for grouping, including arrays and decomposing larger multiplication problems into friendlier numbers. The workbook offers strategies, examples for students to develop their own strategies, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available. Read More
Playing with Patterns
This workbook has activities for students to develop their algebraic reasoning through an investigation of patterns. As they work through the activities, they will look at different kinds of patterns, find rules for how those patterns work, and use what they notice to guess what comes next. The workbook offers different ways of looking at patterns, examples for students to develop their own ways of seeing, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available. Read More
Health
This CCRS Level B ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students reading key health and medical language on over-the-counter medication with the goal of identifying appropriate treatments for everyday ailments. This plan was originally completed by a participant in the 2017/18 CCRS Implementation Cohort. Read More
What is History?
This CCRS Level B ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students exploring the concept of “history,”determining what constitutes history, and examining what might be excluded from traditional methods of determining history. Read More
Generate & Analyze Patterns
This Low to High Intermediate ABE (CCRS Level B-C) Math Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on standard 4.OA.5, generate and analyze patterns. Read More