Math: Bridges
Bridges in Mathematics , second edition, is a comprehensive K–5 curriculum that equips teachers to fully implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners.
The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. It taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
Number Corner
Number Corner is a skill-building program that revolves around the classroom calendar, providing daily practice as well as continual encounters with broader mathematical concepts in 15-20 minutes of engaging instruction.
Number Corner Preview Videos - These are each about 30 minutes long and feature an overview of the concepts and ideas for a month of Number Corner, a preview of each workout for that month, and practical tips for organization and effective facilitation.
Article: Number Corner: A Pathway for Meaningfully Distributed Learning
Customizable Number Corner Planners
Kinder First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Calendar Grid Pattern Keys
Kinder First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Number Corner Key Questions
Kinder First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Calendar Grid Large Charts
Bridges Intervention Resources
Bridges Screeners
Kinder First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Work Places Toolkit
Bridges Apps QR Codes
Questioning Strategy Posters
Spanish English Spanish/English
Bridges Slides
Other Resources
SMP Observation Sheet - A checklist recording sheet (per student) to assess all eight Standards of Mathematical Practices
Report Card Crosswalk - Bridges
Which Bridges assessments (& questions) could possibly inform each of the math standards listed on the RUSD report card.
Computational Fluency Resources
Assessing Basic Fact Fluency (K-2 Article)
Fluency with Basic Addition (K-2 Article)
Fluency without Fear (3-5)
There is a Difference (YouTube Video with Graham Fletcher)
Assessments (Fluency)
Teacher Guide to the Smarter Balanced Assessments
Bridges - Intro for Parents - BTSN presentation
A Parent's Guide to the SMP's - Questions that parents can use as they work through homework with their children. The questions focus on each of the eight Standards of Mathematical Practice.
Family Involvement- Bridges Math Curriculum - To support classroom instruction, here are some resources to provide families.
Math Activities & Resources
Quizlet Live - Interactive, Collaborative Math Discussions
Quizizz - Interactive Quiz Game
Real Time Competition - More Individually Paced - Displays # correct vs. #wrong - Class Report
Kahoot - Interactive Quiz Game -
Real Time Competition - More High Pressure - Displays Top Scorers
HyperDocs in Math - Kudos to Lindsey Blass for her sharing!
Desmos - Online Calculators (including graphing calculators)
Apps and Games
Bridges Web Apps (5th Grade - Thanks, Tyler May!)
Wuzzit Trouble (BrainPop Game)
Mathbreakers - (Minecraft with numbers)
Cignition - (Minecraft with fractions)
Illuminations - (Activities, games, and lessons from NCTM)
Free Bridges Math Apps - Fractions, Geoboards, Money Pieces, Number Rack
iPad Apps
ExplainEverything - iPad App
Tynker - Coding App
Bridges Blog
If you have accessed the Bridges Educator Site recently, the following links should take you right to the following links. If you have a new computer or haven't been on recently, the screen may ask you to sign in with a username and password.
