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Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Explore the concept of fractions and decimals! In this fractions and decimals activity, pupils use fraction tiles to express fractions. They play a fraction review basketball game where when a team gets a question correct they get to...
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Adding And Subtracting Decimals
In this adding and subtracting decimals worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to ten addition and subtraction equations or word problems.
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Dazzling Decimals: Pre Test
In this decimals instructional activity, students complete multiple choice questions where they answer questions about decimals on a hundreds block and add numbers with decimals together. Students complete 10 problems.
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Summer Olympics
Quickly get to the decimal point. The last assessment in a nine-part series requires scholars to work with decimals. Pupils compare the race times of several athletes and calculate how much they have improved over time. During the second...
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Decimals in the Garden
In this math learning exercise, students are given pictures of garden tools and prices (in pounds). They select the items they would like to purchase for their garden and calculate the cost to buy these items. Students may use the...
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Relating Percents, Decimals, And Fractions
In this relating percents, decimals, and fractions worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to twelve word problems and mathematical equations.
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2002 State Flower Show
Here is another State Quarter lesson. This one uses the Mississippi State Quarter. Pupils utilize beautifully-designed worksheets embedded in the plan, to practice calculating which combinations of flowers they can afford to buy. They...
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Meter Marker Mania
Students identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.
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Order, Order
Students use pictures to identify items as ordinal numbers. In this ordinal numbers lesson plan, students use the words "before" and "after" to identify the pictures as well.
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate with...
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My Test Book: Decimal Addition and Subtraction
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to add and subtract using decimals. Students may view the correct answers.
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Beginning Addition Word Problems
In this finding the sums of word problems worksheet, learners add the one-digit word numbers and numerals and use the pictures to assist them. Students solve four problems.
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Energy Choices
Pupils add and multiply decimals to complete gas choice worksheets. They discover which gas supplier has the best gas prices. Students collect and interpret data about local natural gas suppliers and use this information appropriately...
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Integrating Art Into Other Content Areas
Here are some ideas to help add an art lesson to every math, science, social studies, or language arts unit.
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Energy Choices
Students figure the best gas prices. In this math instructional activity, students add and multiply with decimals. Students complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Where In the World Are We?
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Math Mania
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
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The Golden Students
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
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Extreme Elevations
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Maps and Modes, Finding a Mean Home on the Range
Fifth graders investigate data from maps to solve problems. In this data lesson, 5th graders study maps and collect data from each map. Students present their data in a variety of ways and calculate the mode, mean, median, and range.
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Buggin' Out (Identifying and Adding Amounts of Money)
Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money worksheets...
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Jambalaya's Restaurant
Young scholars use a menu and recipes to work on adding, subtracting, and percentages. They are given they weekly circulators, advertisements, or actual products and students practice figuring out sales tax. Young scholars figure slaes...
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Technology Lesson Activity: Fractions
Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions. In this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item. Students combine the pieces to create...
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Equivalent Mixed Numbers
Fifth graders use various internet sites to complete math programs where they identify different representations of mixed numbers. In this mixed numbers lesson plan, 5th graders practice math before hand and then go on the computers in...