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Bargain Town, USA
Third graders discuss discounts and walk around classroom labeled with lots of discounted merchandise. They complete a worksheet converting original prices to new bargain prices.
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Graphing
Students collect data to create different types of graphs-line, pie, and bar graphs. They use StarOffice 6.0 to create graphs.
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Comparing Fractions
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Introduction to Fractions
Fourth graders break into groups having 10 come to the front and figure out the fraction of students are wearing jeans, glasses, have brown hair, etc. They write the fraction together. Each student then makes a picture and be able to...
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Fraction Clue Box
Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Scaling Down the Solar System
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy
Learners convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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Coin Drop
Pupils calculate the theoretical and empirical probability by dropping coins on a grid. They record their data and compare the theoretical and empirical data. Students make predictions about the results before conducting the experiment.
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The Clumsy Tiler N (Fractions)
Students explore patterns and geometric sequencing. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. Students solve real life problems. They demonstrate, with cardboard pieces, fraction and...
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Code Breakers
Middle schoolers collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Time For Breakfast
This unit encourages students to assess the validity of a set of statements and then plan and carry out investigations to find out whether the statements are true. Students then carry out statistical investigations of their own.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: Decimals and Percentages
On this interactive site students learn to express hundredths as fractions and decimals, place decimals in ascending order, and represent simple fractions and decimals as percents.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Ordering Game
Sequencing skills are the focus of this interactive game. You must be able to put fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and negative numbers in correct order to win and make the train move down the tracks. Immediate feedback given to...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Order Decimals
Students learn about the concept of ordering decimals by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Order Decimals and Fractions
Students learn about the concept of ordering fractions and decimals by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Number and Operations in Base Ten 5.nbt.3b Worksheets
Print or create worksheets or flashcards to assess students' understanding of place value, comparing numbers, and ordering numbers with decimals.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Comparing and Ordering Decimals
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of comparing and ordering decimals. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Where Does That Fall on the Number Line?
Where does five-thirds belong on a number line? What about 1.61? Students apply their knowledge of fractions and decimals in order to compare and order fractions and decimals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Order Decimals
Order 3 decimals with digits up to the thousandths from least to greatest. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nbt Placing Thousandths on the Number Line
This task asks students to order decimal numbers to the thousandths on a number line between 0 and 0.1. Aligns with 5.NBT.A.3.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Comparing Decimals Wider Isn't Always Larger
In this activity, students learn to compare and order decimals. They learn to measure decimals by using the Number Line application.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nbt Comparing Decimals on the Number Line
This task presents four pairs of decimal numbers and asks students to compare them and place them on number lines. Aligns with 5.NBT.A.3.
The Math League
The Math League: Decimals, Whole Numbers and Exponents
This tutorial has definitions and examples of decimals, whole numbers, and exponents. In addition, a variety of topics are covered, such as comparing, multiplying and subtracting.