These lesson types support students in developing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.
1. Understand Lessons occur at key points in the instructional sequence—such as the first time students add and subtract fractions—to provide students with conceptual foundations for success.
2. Strategy Lessons let students develop and discuss a variety of solution strategies, helping them make richer connections and deepen their understanding.
3. Math in Action Lessons review unit content and teach students how to develop complete responses to robust performance tasks.