Posted in Algebra A, Algebra B, Algebra C, Algebra D, Algebra E, Analyze, Apply, Data A, Data B, Data C, Data D, Data E, Evaluate, Geometry A, Geometry B, Geometry C, Geometry D, Geometry E, Mathematics, Measurement A, Measurement B, Measurement C, Measurement D, Measurement E, Numbers A, Numbers B, Numbers C, Numbers D, Numbers E, Understand

PhET Interactive Math Simulations

What it is: Math simulations that are essentially virtual manipulatives for math. The simulations can be sorted by sub topic or grade level. They can be embedded on any other webpage or used directly from the site. Each simulation comes with a place to explore and a game where kids can practice their understanding.

Levels: A, B, C, D, E

How to use it: This is an awesome collection of virtual manipulatives. These are great for number talks and exploration of concepts, as well as for practicing math concepts. The labs can be used directly from this site, they can also be downloaded or embedded on another webpage. These virtual manipulatives are fantastic for remote learning activities!

Link: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/filter?subjects=math&sort=alpha&view=grid

Posted in Algebra E, Analyze, Apply, Data E, Evaluate, Geometry E, Measurement E, Numbers E, Understand

3 Act Math Level E

3 Act Math

What it is: 3 Act Math is an exploration of math through real-world visual stories and inquiry. 

Level: D, E

How to Use It: Guided math inquiry for teachers. Videos, inquiry, investigation, and activities for students. 

Link: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-7th/

Link: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-8th/

Link Geometry: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-geom/

Link Algebra 1: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-alg1/

Link Algebra 2: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-alg2/

Posted in Algebra C, Analyze, Apply, Data C, Evaluate, Geometry C, Mathematics, Measurement C, Numbers C, Understand

3 Act Math Level C

3 Act Math

What it is: 3 Act Math is an exploration of math through real-world visual stories and inquiry. 

Level: C

How to Use It: Guided math inquiry for teachers. Videos, inquiry, investigation, and activities for students. 

Link: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-4th/

Link 2: https://whenmathhappens.com/3-act-math-5th/

Posted in Algebra A, Algebra B, Algebra C, Algebra D, Algebra E, Analyze, Create, Evaluate, Geometry, Geometry A, Geometry B, Geometry C, Geometry D, Geometry E, Numbers A, Numbers B, Numbers C, Numbers D, Numbers E

Which One Doesn’t Belong

Which one doesn't belong

What it is: A math exploration and critical thinking exercise collection.

Levels: A, B, C, D, E

How to Use it: Students explore images and come up with conjectures and proofs about which one doesn’t belong. Strengthens critical thinking, conjectures, proofs, and the idea that there can be multiple ways to look at something. After kids are familiar with Which One Doesn’t Belong exercises, ask them to come up with their own.

Link: http://wodb.ca/?fbclid=IwAR0HtqecTqukdK8u5LB8nXX3SHUhthgMWi2j4PLmp2VrkqQ4Y_YJzg0uuf4

Posted in Algebra B, Algebra C, Algebra D, Analyze, Apply, Evaluate, Geometry B, Geometry C, Geometry D, Geometry E, Mathematics, Numbers C, Numbers D, Numbers E, Understand

Fraction War (and activities)

Fraction War Cards print out

What it is: Fraction Wars Card Deck (printable) with games and ideas (links below the print out).

Levels: C, D, E

How to Use it: Print Fraction War Card deck, games for exploration and practice with fractions found below the card deck image.

Link: https://www.maththinkingseen.com/blog/2019/1/14/2018-fraction-wars-cards-print-out?fbclid=IwAR1MOmx_cpSCuEqwxYnYOc0CzVVTx22EOBTHHysrBLmn56Z_groOzuE6Wyk

Posted in Algebra B, Algebra C, Algebra D, Algebra E, Analyze, Evaluate, Geometry A, Geometry B, Geometry C, Geometry D, Geometry E, Mathematics, Numbers A, Numbers B, Numbers C, Numbers D, Numbers E, Understand

Fraction Talks

Fraction Talk: Visuals for fraction talks

What it is: Fraction Talks visuals to foster creative thinking around fractions.

Levels: A, B, C, D, E

How to Use It: Use the Fraction Talk visuals to promote discussion and inquiry around fractions. Similar to a number talk. Use whole-group or small group. Inspiration for classroom use.

Link: http://fractiontalks.com/?fbclid=IwAR0JgBOx4ScZCa1L5csLaJ0oDe-nZhm1H1grPj1w43CeziCG_MeVvQaeBnc

Posted in Analyze, Apply, Bloom's Taxonomy, Create, Data Analysis, Data B, Data C, Evaluate, Geometry, Geometry B, Geometry C, Mathematics, Measurement, Measurement B, Measurement C, Numbers and Operations, Numbers B, Numbers C, Understand

YouCubed Week 4 of Inspirational Math Level B, C

YouCubed Week 4 inspirational math level b, c

What it is: YouCubed week 4 of inspirational math, lesson plans, videos, ideas, inquiry, activities.

Level: B, C

How to Use It: Detox week, activities, hands-on, lesson plans, collaboration, videos, ideas, inquiry.

Link: https://www.youcubed.org/weeks/week-4-grade-3-5/