Hands-On Standards®
Teaching Math with Manipulatives
Confidently teach math with manipulatives to build problem-solving skills!
- NEW Mini-Lesson Format! Embedded differentiation and
EL support. - NEW Problem Solving Routine! A progressing series of problem types focused around key grade-level skills.
- NEW Manipulatives Added! New manipulatives like the NumberLine™ Clock help students master rigorous standards.
- NEW Student Pages! Student pages aligned to lessons included online. (Available in Spanish)
- NEW Intervention Lessons! 20 targeted lessons that match
the mini-lesson format and include assessment and
progress monitoring tools.
Hands-On Standards reinforces key, grade-level math concepts and helps students deepen their understanding with hands-on manipulatives and activities.
Daily Problem Solving
What is it? A year-long daily routine focused on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Each week students solve a progressing series of problem types aligned to key math skills. Includes
180 double-sided cards, 36 videos, and correlating student pages.
Why it works: Develops problem-solving skills that allow students to successfully solve and understand multistep problems in any situation.
Math Mini-Lessons
What is it? Supplemental 15-30 minute, hands-on lessons that easily incorporate the use of manipulatives. Includes embedded support, formative assessment questions, and student pages for each lesson. 42 lessons per grade.
Why it works: Students build a deeper understanding of key math concepts by using manipulatives as they progress through
Concrete-Representational-Abstract lessons.
Math Intervention
Number and Operations | Geometry, Measurement and Data |Fractions
What is it? 20 targeted, scaffolded lessons that mirror the layout of the math mini-lessons and focus on the use of manipulatives.
Includes unit assessments and progress monitoring.
Why it works: Teachers can easily reinforce concepts with lessons designed to deepen understanding and increase proficiency for students at any ability level.
Learning at Home
What is it? 6 weeks of daily practice and games aligned to
grade-level concepts. Includes an activity book with
embedded parent support and manipulatives.
Why it works: Hands-on activities engage learners in quality skills practice that reinforces key concepts and bridges the gap between school and home. Keep families engaged in learning!
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Hands-On Standards Sample 90-Minute Math Block |
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Focus |
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Resource |
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Warm-up |
10–15 Minutes |
Daily Problem Solving |
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Whole Group Mini-Lessons |
20–30 Minutes |
Math Mini-Lessons |
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Intervention & Centers |
30–45 Minutes |
Math Intervention: Number & Operations Geometry, Measurement & Data |
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Close & Reflect |
5 Minutes |
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At-Home Learning |
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Focus |
Time |
Resource |
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Family Engagement |
15–30 Minutes |
Learning at Home Math Kits |
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