On this page, you will find lesson plans and activities that are classroom-ready.
Resources created by the SABES Math and Numeracy Team are marked with an asterisk (*).
Math Lessons and Activities
- CALM - Curriculum for Adults Learning Math* - CALM is a CCRSAE-aligned curriculum that is designed to build strong conceptual understanding of Core Math Concepts through visual models that spark dialogue and give teachers insight into student’s reasoning. Note: to access the CALM materials, instructors must complete the CALM Introduction online course.
- BeCALM - Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math* - BeCALM is a cognitively rigorous, CCRSAE-aligned curriculum that is designed to center the thinking of beginning math learners (GLE 2-4) as they build a conceptual foundation of basic mathematics. We encourage you to take the self-paced, online Introduction to BeCALM course.
- Integrating Math into ESOL Units: Math Packets for ESOL Teachers* - This series of three packets was designed for ESOL teachers who want to incorporate math into their language classes.
More Math Materials
- How Grand Is Your Total?*
- Will This Be on the Test? Inspiration for Tackling Standardized Test Questions Conceptually and Creatively*
- Geometry Ideas for Adult Ed and Family Math*
- Keeping Adult Learners Engaged in Worthwhile Math Experiences Online
- CUNY HSE Curriculum Framework
- Project-Based Learning Plans
Connections to Other Domains
Social Studies Connections
- Slow Reveal Maps (Geography for Justice)*
- The Adult Numeracy Network's Math in Art Page
- Seeing Math in Art: A Colorful Investigation in Probability (Lesson Plan and Materials)*
- Disproportionate Incarceration Unit Plan*
- Next Gen Personal Finance
- Be Your Own Boss Unit*
- Pew Research Short Reads
- YouCubed: Data Science K-10 Big Ideas
- Teaching About Vaccines Lesson Materials*
- Learning with Students: Resources for Making the World More Just with Mathematics
- 11 Famous African American Mathematicians You Should Know About
- Timeline of Mathematics
- Statistics in Schools - Math Activities from the US Census
- Data About the Gender Pay Gap
- 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative
- Project Implicit
- Facing History and Ourselves
- Data Activities with EMPower and NPR's Planet Money
- See also Resources for ADEI and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Science Connections
- Coastal Risk Screening Tool
- YouCubed: Data Science K-10 Big Ideas
- Teaching About Vaccines Lesson Materials*
- The New Nutrition Facts Label
- National Geographic Lesson - Perils of Plastic
- What A Waste 2.0 (The World Bank)
- Understanding Risk*
- NOAA website
- Will It Rain Tomorrow?*
- Heat Wave: A math lesson plan exploring climate change*
- Heat Wave: A math lesson plan exploring climate change (Level A Adaptation)*
- Christa McAuliffe's Lost Lessons
- Statistics for Action
Digital Literacy Connections
*Created by the SABES Math and Numeracy Team
All of our Resource Collections
- Classroom-Ready Materials
- Resources for ADEI and Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Resources for Teacher Growth and Support
- Resources for Teaching English Language Learners
- Resources for Teaching Math Remotely
- Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
- Recursos Disponibles en Español
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ADEI (anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion)
ADEI Professional Growth
Antiracism
Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Teaching
Digital Literacy
High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED)
Math & Numeracy
Science
Social Studies
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PD Team
SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum and Instruction PD Team
