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Chapter 1        Building Operations

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Counting and Larger Numbers
2Making 10, Adding 10
3Addition Puzzles
4Counting on the Number Line
5Adding on the Number Line
6Subtracting on a Number Line
7Skip-Counting
8Finding Missing Parts
9Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Act It Out



Chapter 2        Multiplication Situations

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Recognizing Rectangular Arrays
2Arrays of Square Tiles
3Intersecting Lines
4Visualizing Intersections
5Finding the Number of Intersections
6Pairing Objects
7Listing Combinations
8Using Multiplication
9Writing 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:

1Introducing Magic Squares
2Completing Magic Squares
3How Many Marbles?
4Reasoning About Money
5Drawing Conclusions
6Using the Fewest Coins
7Adding and Subtracting with Coins
8Estimating Sums and Differences
9Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Work Backward

Chapter 4        Grouping, Regrouping, and Place Value

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Grouping Measurement Units
2Adding and Subtracting Money
3Regrouping with Base Ten Blocks
4Mystery Number Puzzles
5Focusing on Digits
6Working Strategically
7Place Value with Larger Numbers
8Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Make an Organized List




Chapter 5        Understanding Addition & Subtraction Algorithms

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Grouping by Tens
2Rounding to the Nearest Ten or Hundred
3Finding Differences on the Number Line
4Using Tens and Hundreds to Estimate Sums
5Estimate and Adjust to Find Sums
6Using Cross Number Puzzles to Add
7Using a Common Addition Algorithm
8Estimate and Adjust to Find Differences
9Using 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:

1Exploring Rules
2Using Graphs to Find A Rule
3Rules That Use More Than One Input
4Finding Rules with Parts and Wholes
5Recording Rules with Fractions
6Patterns in Geometry
7Patterns on the Number Line Hotel
8Finding Rules for Sharing Machines
9More 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:

1Working with Fractions
2Making Equivalent Fractions
3Exploring Equivalent Fractions
4Fractional Relationships in Context
5Comparing Fractions in Context
6Comparing Fractions
7Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Make A Model

Chapter 8        Charts and Graphs

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Introducing Pictographs
2Making Pictographs
3Introducing Bar Graphs
4Exploring Probability
5Experimenting with Probability
6Making and Using a Price Chart
7Finding Locations on a Map
8Naming Intersections on a Map
9Graphing Solutions to Open Number Sentences
10  Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Make A Table





Chapter 9       Exploring Multiplication

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Multiplication Facts Practice
2Connecting Multiplication and Division
3Using Multiplication Facts
4Combining Arrays
5Separating Arrays into Two Regions
6Separating arrays into Four Regions
7Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Guess and Check


Chapter 10       Length, Area, and Volume

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Measuring to the Nearest Quarter Inch
2Measuring Heights
3Comparing Measurements
4Measuring in Centimeters
5Area and Perimeter
6More Area and Perimeter
7Measuring Volume
8Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Draw A Picture



Chapter 11      Geometry

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Classifying Polygons by the Number of Right Angles
2Classifying Polygons Using Pairs of Parallel Sides
3Identifying Congruent Figures
4Working With Lines of Symmetry
5Identifying Attributes of Two-Dimensional Figures
6Identifying and Defining Polygons
7Making a Figure Zoo
8Figure Safari
9Describing Three-Dimensional Figures
10  Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Look for a Pattern

Chapter 12      Multiplication Strategies

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Multiplication and Addition
2Using Sums to Multiply
3Multiplying with Base Ten Blocks
4Multiplying with Arrays
5Separating Arrays to Multiply
6Multiplying with Larger Numbers
7Finding Missing Factors
8Division
9Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Work Backward



Chapter 13       Time, Temperature, Weight, and Capacity

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Measuring Temperature
2Measuring Time
3Comparing Times
4Weight in Ounces, Pounds, and Tons
5Weighing to Solve Problems
6Measuring Capacity
7Weight and Capacity
8Analyzing Temperature Data
9Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Act It Out


Chapter 14       Addition and Subtraction in Depth

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Place Value and Expanded Form
2Breaking Up Numbers to Add
3Breaking Up Numbers to Subtract
4Comparing Addition and Subtraction
5Addition Shortcuts to Rounding
6Addition and Subtraction Situations
7    Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Solve a Simpler Problem


Chapter 15      Multiplication and Division

Lesson #   Skills taught:

1Multiplying by Tens
2Separating Large Arrays
3Making a Vertical Record
4Multiplying Three Digit Numbers
5Multiplication and Division Situations
6Using Arrays for Division
7Solving Division Puzzles
8Division with Remainders
9Problem Solving Strategy and Test Prep: Draw a Picture


Last updated: August 26, 2009


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