Balanced Assessment
Genetic Codes
Determine the number of possible genetic codes. Class members are challenged to determine the number of possibilities of a genetic code that is 20 bases long. They continue to explore the average lengths of broken RNA molecules.
Concord Consortium
Functions by the Slice
Piece by piece ... dismantling a function can highlight interesting patterns. The task asks learners to slice functions in sections with the same vertical change. They then recreate the graph with these slices positioned horizontally....
Concord Consortium
Proportional Representation
Sometimes the solution is all a matter of perspective. The short assessment task presents a problem to pupils that requires them to make sense of a diagram. Once learners see two similar triangles, the rest of the solution is solving a...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Adding by finding 10's
Count with ten frames in a first grade addition lesson. Kids determine how to identify numbers on a number line, as well as with ten frames, and complete ten frames to show their answers in several addition problems.
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Finding the Area of Polygons
Third graders are exposed to finding the area of polygons by decomposing figures and recomposing them into rectangles. This strategy allows children to expand on their prior knowledge of constructing shapes by rearranging parts into...
Mathed Up!
Angles
What does a geometric farmer drive? A protractor, of course! A set of assessment worksheets prompts learners to use a protractor as they measure angles, name angles, and identify lines. Use the video as a way to...
Mathed Up!
Pictograms
Young mathematicians read, interpret, and complete a variety of real-world pictograms. Each question includes a key and information to complete the graphs.
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Color by Number - Tigger
For this Tigger colors by number worksheet, students practice their number identification skills and their fine art skills as they appropriately color in the character of Tigger from Winnie the Pooh.
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Color by Number - Tigger
In this Tigger color by number worksheet, students practice their fine art skills and their number identification knowledge as they color in a sad and confused looking Tigger.
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Color by Numbers - Care Bear
For this Care Bear color by number worksheet, students enjoy practicing their numeral recognition skills by coloring in a cute version of a Care Bear.
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Color by Numbers - Winnie the Pooh and Tigger
In this Winnie the Pooh and Tigger color by number worksheet, learners practice their fine art skills as well as number identification knowledge as they color in a scene of Winnie and Tigger.
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Color by Numbers - Christmas Tree
In this Christmas color by number worksheet, students enjoy the holiday season and practice their numeral recognition skills by coloring in a Christmas tree.
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Counting Pages
In this math learning exercise, students complete the counting pages that help to develop the skill of ordering the numbers with small quantities.
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Colorful Cups
In this counting practice worksheet, students use the colors red and blue to color each set of cups to show the partners and the switched partners for each number. Students write the partners and the switched partners.
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Kente Cloth
Students explore patterns and identify, extend, and translate color patterns. They discuss the origin and function of Kente cloth from Ghana, and discuss the patterns they see in students' clothing. Students color in a variety of...
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Count and Color the Number 5
In this beginning math activity, students count 0-5 fish and recognize by coloring the numeral 5. Students complete two activities.
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Cube Coloring Problem
Students investigate what happens with different sized cubes are constructed from surface cubes. The students solve various problems by predicting patterns, determining exponents and graphing results.
T. Smith Publishing
Finding Percentages 6A
A list of 20 two to three-digit numbers asks math whizzes to determine specified percentages for each. The publisher has linked the assignment to CCSS.Math.Content.6RP.3, and it is targeted at the discreet skill of finding a percent of a...
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Preschool Lesson: Guinea Pigs
In this Guinea Pig themed lesson, students hear the story, Guinea Pigs Add UP! and then engage in several themed learning activities. Each activity fosters skills in letter/number recognition, art, math or writing.
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Stories That Really Add Up
Students, in groups, develop math lessons for younger students that each stems from a popular student story. Group members individually develop lessons for other subject areas based on their group's story, creating interdisciplinary units.
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Recognizing Numbers Worksheet 2
For this number recognition worksheet, students study the various numbers and letters on the worksheet. Students color the number only.
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Color My Shapes
In this shape coloring learning exercise, students recognize the shapes oval, star, and circle. Students use the color key to color in the shapes for the butterfly image.
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Color My Shapes
In this shape coloring worksheet, students recognize the shapes of a circle, oval, and rectangle. Students color the shapes according to the key for the bee image.
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Chlorophyll And The Color Of Light
In this biology and math activity, students view a graph of percentage of light reflected by chlorophyll and compose answers to questions on a separate piece of paper. This activity would be a fine homework assignment.