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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Calculator Trouble

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Even though students can solve this problem by multiplying, it is unlikely they will. Here it is much easier to answer the question if you can think of multiplying a number by a factor as scaling the number. Aligns with 5.NF.B.5.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Bowling for Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this game is to help students think flexibly about numbers and operations and to record multiple operations using proper notation. Aligns with 5.OA.A.1.
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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
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Other

Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System: Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson provides learners with opportunities to practice writing equivalent equations and expressions for finding perimeter and patterns on a calendar. It also gives extension and remediation ideas as well as related instructional...
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Opening Patterns

For Students K - 1st
As excitement mounts ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, take a look back at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Games in Beijing. What shapes and patterns can you see? This activity is aimed at young...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Fundraising

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This task asks students to multiply rational numbers. Aligns with 5.NF.B.5.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Grass Seedlings

For Teachers 4th - 8th
For the sake of this commentary, let R be the height of Rual's seedlings (of course students do not need to use a letter to represent any number in this task). Student must compare the size of each of two products (112xR, and 34xR) to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Words to Expressions 1

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
This problem allows students to see words that can describe the expression from part (c) of "5.OA Watch out for Parentheses." Additionally, the words (add, sum) and (product, multiply) are all strategically used so that the student can...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Plus One [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
Play a game rolling dice to create a number sentence plus one.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Subtraction of Rational Numbers

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn how to subtract rational numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Make Ten [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Try to make ten in a card game with a partner.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Weather: Rainfall

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Create and use scatterplots based on information from a table, and compare and contrast annual rainfall in various places around the world.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Weather: Wind Chill

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the effect of the combination of temperature and wind speed on human comfort. Use a formula to compute the Fahrenheit wind chill for a specific wind speed on a specific temperature.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Weather: Temperature Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students learn how to convert measures of temperature between the three different scales - Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. The history and uses of each are very briefly explained as well.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Tree Mendous Plots [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
To teach students how to use collect and use real-life data, use this lesson to create, populate and analyze graphs to interpret data related to the growth of plants from seeds. The lesson then asks students to create a story about the...
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Interactive
Hooda Math

Hooda Math: Addition Bubble Pop

For Students K - 1st Standards
Hooda Math games provide students extra practice in a variety of math skills. This game focuses on CCSS.Math.Practice.MP6 Attend to precision. Students practice basic addition facts.

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