Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Counting Cup
Students will count counters, draw a picture of the counters, and record the number in a booklet. A list of materials and how to put together the booklet is included. This activity is most effective if initially it is done daily with all...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Choral Counting
This can be a daily activity to reinforce learning number sequences. The teacher will need a 100 chart or large number line and a pointer. As a whole group, have students chant the counting sequence starting with one to thirty, using the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Bags of Stuff
This activity is a good practice for counting objects. Young scholars will count pre-filled bags of objects and record their answers. Examples are included in this lesson. This activity can become a daily 10-minute routine with the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Equality Number Sentences
Learners will compare the number of circles in two boxes. If they are equal, they will write a number sentence. Explanations and examples are included.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Biggest Number Wins
Students will practice number recognition and greater than/less than with this classic "war" game. Explanations, materials needed, and variations of play are included in this lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Assessing Sequencing Numbers
This lesson assesses rather students can correctly order numbers. The teacher will ask the student(s) to put pre-made number cards in order from the smallest number to the biggest number or in the order they would say them if they were...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Find the Missing Number
Learners will solve addition and subtraction equations with different structures so that they are able to see the connections between addition and subtraction more easily.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding a Chair
This lesson includes a series of questions that can be posed by the teacher to the whole class which revolves around addition and subtraction.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Fact Families With Pictures
Students will use pictorial models to write as many equations for each picture as they can. Multiple variations and extension ideas are included in this lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Choral Counting
Using base ten blocks, students will develop the concept of ten more and ten less, moving from concrete representation to understanding of the unit of ten within ten more and ten less. Included is a detailed lesson plan with many...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Field Day Scarcity
Students will learn about managing money and scarcity while practicing addition and subtraction. They will be given a certain amount of money to spend at a fictitious store. Included are discussion questions about how students decided to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Fact Families
As a whole class, the teacher presents students with 3 numbers on cards, such as 5, 8, and 3. The teacher asks the students to find all the ways the numbers can be put together in addition or subtraction sentences. This lesson includes...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Color Week
Five-year-olds need to count things that relate to them. This activity builds on their need to be included or see the relevance of their counting. Students will practice counting, writing numbers, and filling in a chart or bar graph....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Roll & Build
The purpose of this task is to give students practice representing two-digit numbers with concrete objects to reinforce the meaning of the tens digit and the ones digit. Directions and materials needed are included in the lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Start/stop Counting Ii
Learners will practice counting to 120 forward and backward with this whole class game. The teacher will give a counting sequence (for example, 20-120) to the students who will be seated in a circle. The teacher will begin walking around...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Hundred Chart Digit Game
Students will practice identifying two-digit numbers with this game which utilizes a 100 chart. Instructions, materials needed, and variations are included in this lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Counting Circles Ii
Young scholars will stand and form a circle facing in toward each other. The teacher will select a counting sequence to be practiced with no more than 6-10 numbers. The students will start counting around the circle one by one until the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Ordering Numbers
Given a set of numbers, students need to decide where to place another set of numbers so they are ordered from least to greatest. This is a good precursor to greater than/less than. A detailed example is included.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Crossing the Decade" Concentration
This game is a version of the traditional memory or concentration game and will help students practice "crossing the decade". A detailed explanation of the rules, materials needed, and variations are included in this lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 2
Learners are asked to solve a word problem with both addends unknown. They will write an equation and draw a picture to use to explain their answer.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 1
This word problem focuses on the Put Together/Take Apart contexts for addition and subtraction. Students may use objects, pictures, or equations to represent their solutions. Examples and explanations are provided.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: At the Park
Students will solve a variety of word problems with differing levels of difficulty. They may use objects, pictures, or equations to represent their solutions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 20 Tickets
Students are given a word problem with multiple solutions. They are challenged to solve the problem using manipulatives, to draw a picture to represent their work, and possibly record their responses using equations. Examples of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Price Per Pound and Pounds Per Dollar
Young scholars use ratios to answer four questions about rate and pounds in this performance task.