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Gone Lobstering
This simple instructional activity has young mathematicians consider all of the expenses, and monetary rewards a typical lobsterman encounters when going about his business. Given a few pieces of information, pupils must figure out a...
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Adjusting the Quotient
Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division lesson, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient. They adjust the...
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Lightest and Heaviest—Sorting Algorithms
How do computers sort data lists? Using eight unknown weights and a balance scale, groups determine the order of the weights from lightest to heaviest. A second worksheet provides the groups with other methods to order the weights. The...
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Converting Units of Measure
Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.
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Divide with Mixed Numbers
In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide by a Fraction
In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In this dividing fractions and mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide Larger Numbers with Remainders
In this dividing larger numbers with remainders practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Fraction Fever
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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Recognizing Equivalent Fractions
If you're working on a fraction unit, this resource could be a great way to assess student learning or to extend your lesson on equivalent fractions. Once they have filled in the missing number in each pair of fractions, youngsters work...
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Learning to Add and Subtract
Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.
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Measure: Perimeter, Area and Volume
Students practice measuring with formulas. In this measurement lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to calculate perimeter, area, and volume.
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Guess and Check Word Problems
Using the guess and check method, students solve six word problems involving multiplication and division. Each problem presents a different scenario for students to solve. The worksheet could be used for individual or small group...
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Jelly Bean Math
Students estimate, measure, compute, and create patterns using jelly beans. In small groups, they solve various calculations, place jelly beans into groups, invent a new flavor, create a pattern, and complete a worksheet.
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Polygon Perimeters
Fourth graders practice finding the perimeter of shapes. In this measurement instructional activity, 4th graders review the meaning of perimeter and work in groups to draw polygons with differing perimeters. Students share...
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Math Madness: A Game for Small Groups
Students work together in groups and solve math problems accurately.
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Small Angle Calculations
Pupils work with circles, angles and estimating angles in the night sky. In this circles and angles lesson plan, students practice measuring a degree using the circumference of a circle and apply the degree to determine a way to use...
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Math Awareness Game
Young scholars participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.
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Mr. V's 'Math Awareness Game'
Students play a math game to reinforce math skills. They calculate a problem, if they have the card with the correct answer, they hold that card up. All incorrect cards go to the student holding the correct answer or the teacher.
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Let's Measure
Students learn how to measure length using inch units. In this measurement lesson, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length. ...
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography
Learners perform basic operations in modular (clock) arithmetic. Students encode and decode messages using shift and affine ciphers. Learners apply their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.
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Water Shortages
Learners explore natural elements by participating in a bingo activity. In this water usage lesson, students discuss the importance of clean water and complete worksheets based on water shortage statistics. Learners utilize flashcards to...
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. For this decimal lesson, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one step...
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A Handy Measure
How many hands tall are you? Challenge kids to measure themselves the way the 19th century Oklahoma horse traders measured their prize horses (can they guess how many hands tall a horse had to be?). There's some background information...