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Going the Distance
Estimate the value of one of the most famous irrational numbers. The hands-on activity instructs classmates to measure the circumference and diameters of circles using yarn. The ratio of these quantities defines pi.
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Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers
In this math learning exercise, students compare and order whole numbers. They apply the skill to the other word problems and determine least and greatest values.
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Chapter 1 - Objective 1.1 Comparison of Whole Numbers
In this comparison worksheet, students compare positive and negative numbers, identify the opposite of a number, and evaluate absolute value of given numbers. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Big and Small Geometric Shape Size Comparison
In this geometric size comparison worksheet, 1st graders look a the shapes in four sections on the page. They circle the smaller of the two shapes and draw a line under the bigger shape. They see triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles.
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (C)
In this comparing shamrock numbers worksheet, students determine and circle the greatest amount out of three numbers shown in six shamrocks.
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (E)
In this comparing shamrock numbers worksheet, students determine and circle the greatest amount out of three numbers in each of six shamrocks shown.
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (A)
In this comparing shamrock numbers activity, students determine and circle the greatest amount out of three numbers in each of the six shamrocks shown.
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (D)
In this comparing shamrock numbers worksheet, students determine and circle the greatest number out of three in each of the six shamrocks shown.
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Order Numbers from Least to Greatest
In this math worksheet, students compare 6 one and two digit numbers in a set and put them in order from least to greatest. There are 24 sets on the page.
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Having a Ball
In this comparing numbers learning exercise, 1st graders count the number of balls in each set and then draw either more of the balls or less.
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Place Value Charts to the Millions Place
In this math activity, students learn to read, write, order and compare numbers and place them on a place value chart. Students begin the 4 pages of exercises by studying a sample place value chart. Students then fill out 3 other charts...
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Comparison Subtraction Stories
Second graders create stories that model comparison subtraction while using the environmental mats. They suggest situations in which they compare numbers. For example, if one student has 6 nickels and another child has 14 nickels,...
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Handling Data: measure of Average
Fifth graders analyze data from a simple table. In this graphing instructional activity, 5th graders compare distributions. Students recognize that the mean helps them find the formula. Students answer questions on the mean, median,...
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Number-Line Squeeze
First graders investigate numerals and size by ranking different numbers based upon value. In this number sense lesson, 1st graders practice using the terms smaller, larger, less and more in order to organize numbers on a number line....
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Problem Solving Use a Picture
In this problem solving worksheet, students learn to use a picture to find a fraction and compare two fractions. Students read 4 story problems about fractional parts of a whole and solve them by using the picture.
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Problem Solving: Use Equations for Comparison Problems
In this writing equations for comparison word problems learning exercise, students use a as the variable in equations, compare numbers, and solve. Students solve six problems.
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Fractions and Decimal Equivalents: Fifth Grade
Sometimes a skeleton is all you get. This lesson outline provides teachers with a basic lesson flow. Pupils will pre-test, order place value names, use manipulatives, and build and compare numbers. How this is to be done is not...
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (J)-- 2 Digit Numbers
For this math worksheet, students compare the 3 numbers in each of six shamrocks. Students circle the greatest number in each shamrock.
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Operations with Decimal Numbers
Sixth graders demonstrate operations with decimal numbers. In this computation instructional activity, 6th graders play the game "Diabolical Decimals." The objects of this game is to construct the largest number after rolling a die five...
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Sweet Fraction Frenzy
Fourth graders compare and order fractions. In this comparing and ordering fractions lesson plan, 4th graders make fraction strips from construction paper but pretend that they are candy bars. They use the strips to compare and order...
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Greater Than or Less Than? Single Digits
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students compare a total of 16 pairs of 1 digit numbers. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Greater Than or Less Than: Insert the Correct Symbol
In this math activity, students compare 4 digit numbers and insert the correct symbol for greater than, less than or equal to. There are 14 problems.
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Comparing M & M's
In this comparing worksheet, 2nd graders count up the numbers of different colored m & m's and then answer questions about comparing each color. Students complete 4 questions.
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Show What You Know: Estimate: Enrichment
In this estimating sums worksheet, learners write a greater than or less than sign to solve the addition sentences. Students first use estimation to help them compare the numbers.