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Newton’s Classroom: An Overview of Each Topic

Most topics of elementary mathematics have three levels, from basic (Level 1), to intermediate (Level 2), to more complex (Level 3). Within each topic are several learning components: orientations (short illustrative animations), warm-ups (interactive practice), instructional pages (useful reference and study materials), now-you-try-it (demonstration, followed by interactive practice), and quizzes with question-specific feedback.

Before students begin each topic, they take a diagnostic quiz to determine at which level they should start. Students who are new to the topic's concepts will likely start at Level 1. After finishing Level 1, they can proceed to Level 2 or take the Level 1 lesson again. Students who are more familiar with the topic's concepts may be directed to begin with Level 2 or 3, but have the option to begin with Level 1.

Click on the links below to view or print a topic's overview or GLEs.

Overview of Topic 1: Place Value & Rounding

           Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 1

Overview of Topic 2: Addition/Subtraction

           Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 2

Overview of Topic 3: Multiplication

           Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 3

Overview of Topic 4: Division

           Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 4

Overview of Topic 5: Fractions

          bullet Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 5

Overview of Topic 6: Decimals & Percents
          bullet Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 6
Overview of Topic 7: Addition/Subtraction of Fractions
          bullet Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 7
Overview of Topic 8: Multiplication/Division of Fractions

          bullet Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) for Topic 8

Students may also play a game of strategy—Scavenger Hunt!—after finishing a topic.