A clear plan for a bright math week.

Keep each day predictable, focused, and ready for the learners in front of you.

Unit focus

Oct 19–23, 2026

The week at a glance

Five days, one familiar rhythm.

0 of 20 blocks checked

Monday

Multiplication

Warm-upWarm up with a number talk and 3 fact pairs.
Mini-lessonModel a product with an area diagram.
PracticeSolve 4 problems and check one with a partner.
Exit ticketShow one strategy on a quick check.

Tuesday

Multiplication

Warm-upFind patterns in multiples of 10.
Mini-lessonBreak apart a factor to make friendly numbers.
PracticePractice partial products with a model.
Exit ticketExplain which partial product came first.

Wednesday

Multiplication

Warm-upTry a short fact-fluency round.
Mini-lessonConnect the standard algorithm to an area model.
PracticeSolve two-digit by one-digit problems.
Exit ticketCircle the place-value step that helped most.

Thursday

Multiplication

Warm-upEstimate products before solving.
Mini-lessonCompare two multiplication strategies.
PracticeChoose a strategy for a word problem.
Exit ticketCheck an estimate against the product.

Friday

Multiplication

Warm-upReview a favorite fact strategy.
Mini-lessonModel a multi-step multiplication example.
PracticePractice mixed problems at your own pace.
Exit ticketName one skill to keep practicing.

This unit

Multiplication

Build fluency with place-value strategies and clear models.

By the end of this unit, students can:I can explain a multiplication strategy.I can use an array or area model.I can check whether my answer is reasonable.

Friday check-out

Notice what is sticking.

A quick reflection helps shape the next week.

Students can explain one idea from this week.I know which skill could use another short practice.I have one small win to carry into next week.

Small steps make progress easier to see.