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Chapter 1 Building Operations
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Counting and Larger Numbers
2
Making 10, Adding 10
3
Addition Puzzles
4
Counting on the Number Line
5
Adding on the Number Line
6
Subtracting on a Number Line
7
Skip-Counting
8
Finding Missing Parts
9
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Act It Out
Chapter 2 Multiplication Situations
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Recognizing Rectangular Arrays
2
Arrays of Square Tiles
3
Intersecting Lines
4
Visualizing Intersections
5
Finding the Number of Intersections
6
Pairing Objects
7
Listing Combinations
8
Using Multiplication
9
Writing Number Sentences for Intersecting Lines
10
Breaking Products into Factors
11
Separating arrays
12
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Draw A Picture
Chapter 3 Using Addition and Subtraction
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Introducing Magic Squares
2
Completing Magic Squares
3
How Many Marbles?
4
Reasoning About Money
5
Drawing Conclusions
6
Using the Fewest Coins
7
Adding and Subtracting with Coins
8
Estimating Sums and Differences
9
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Work Backward
Chapter 4 Grouping, Regrouping, and Place Value
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Grouping Measurement Units
2
Adding and Subtracting Money
3
Regrouping with Base Ten Blocks
4
Mystery Number Puzzles
5
Focusing on Digits
6
Working Strategically
7
Place Value with Larger Numbers
8
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Make an Organized List
Chapter 5 Understanding Addition & Subtraction Algorithms
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Grouping by Tens
2
Rounding to the Nearest Ten or Hundred
3
Finding Differences on the Number Line
4
Using Tens and Hundreds to Estimate Sums
5
Estimate and Adjust to Find Sums
6
Using Cross Number Puzzles to Add
7
Using a Common Addition Algorithm
8
Estimate and Adjust to Find Differences
9
Using Cross Number Puzzles to Subtract
10
Using a Common Subtraction Algorithm
11
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Solve a Simpler Problem
Chapter 6 Rules and Patterns
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Exploring Rules
2
Using Graphs to Find A Rule
3
Rules That Use More Than One Input
4
Finding Rules with Parts and Wholes
5
Recording Rules with Fractions
6
Patterns in Geometry
7
Patterns on the Number Line Hotel
8
Finding Rules for Sharing Machines
9
More Rules with Sharing Machines
10
Finding a Rule for an Unusual Machine
11
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Look for a Pattern
Chapter 7 Fractions
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Working with Fractions
2
Making Equivalent Fractions
3
Exploring Equivalent Fractions
4
Fractional Relationships in Context
5
Comparing Fractions in Context
6
Comparing Fractions
7
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Make A Model
Chapter 8 Charts and Graphs
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Introducing Pictographs
2
Making Pictographs
3
Introducing Bar Graphs
4
Exploring Probability
5
Experimenting with Probability
6
Making and Using a Price Chart
7
Finding Locations on a Map
8
Naming Intersections on a Map
9
Graphing Solutions to Open Number Sentences
10
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Make A Table
Chapter 9 Exploring Multiplication
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Multiplication Facts Practice
2
Connecting Multiplication and Division
3
Using Multiplication Facts
4
Combining Arrays
5
Separating Arrays into Two Regions
6
Separating arrays into Four Regions
7
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Guess and Check
Chapter 10 Length, Area, and Volume
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Measuring to the Nearest Quarter Inch
2
Measuring Heights
3
Comparing Measurements
4
Measuring in Centimeters
5
Area and Perimeter
6
More Area and Perimeter
7
Measuring Volume
8
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Draw A Picture
Chapter 11 Geometry
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Classifying Polygons by the Number of Right Angles
2
Classifying Polygons Using Pairs of Parallel Sides
3
Identifying Congruent Figures
4
Working With Lines of Symmetry
5
Identifying Attributes of Two-Dimensional Figures
6
Identifying and Defining Polygons
7
Making a Figure Zoo
8
Figure Safari
9
Describing Three-Dimensional Figures
10
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Look for a Pattern
Chapter 12 Multiplication Strategies
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Multiplication and Addition
2
Using Sums to Multiply
3
Multiplying with Base Ten Blocks
4
Multiplying with Arrays
5
Separating Arrays to Multiply
6
Multiplying with Larger Numbers
7
Finding Missing Factors
8
Division
9
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Work Backward
Chapter 13 Time, Temperature, Weight, and Capacity
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Measuring Temperature
2
Measuring Time
3
Comparing Times
4
Weight in Ounces, Pounds, and Tons
5
Weighing to Solve Problems
6
Measuring Capacity
7
Weight and Capacity
8
Analyzing Temperature Data
9
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Act It Out
Chapter 14 Addition and Subtraction in Depth
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Place Value and Expanded Form
2
Breaking Up Numbers to Add
3
Breaking Up Numbers to Subtract
4
Comparing Addition and Subtraction
5
Addition Shortcuts to Rounding
6
Addition and Subtraction Situations
7
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Solve a Simpler Problem
Chapter 15 Multiplication and Division
Lesson #
Skills taught:
1
Multiplying by Tens
2
Separating Large Arrays
3
Making a Vertical Record
4
Multiplying Three Digit Numbers
5
Multiplication and Division Situations
6
Using Arrays for Division
7
Solving Division Puzzles
8
Division with Remainders
9
Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep:
Draw a Picture
Last updated: August 26, 2009
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