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Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers to Solve Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of probability.  In this probability instructional activity, students use area to determine probability.  High schoolers use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as...
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Multiplication of Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a lesson that explores the concept of using multiplication with decimals. They practice using the operation using whole numbers and progress to the use of decimals. The lesson includes dialogue for the teacher to...
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Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize coins are worth a fraction of a dollar. They represent the value of different coins by shading in their equivalent fractional parts in the circle. They understand that fractions are part of a whole.
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Batting the Unknown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use batting averages to provide a measure of a player's past success. They use Algebra to calculate required performance to improve the average. Students compare baseball batting statistics early in the season and late in the...
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Pipe Music With Decimals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discuss strategies for solving problems with decimals. They find the sum of problems through recognizing place value and by practicing adding numbers both vertically and horizontally. They read and solve real life word...
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Converting Fractions to Decimals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students learn to write fractions as decimals by first reading the instructions and examples. Students solve 20 problems. This is an online activity that can be done on paper.
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Proportion and Percent

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this worksheet on proportion and percent, students review the concepts, then find the percentage for proportions in 10 word problems.
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Fickled Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Rounding And Estimating

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson also includes praise for...
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Crossword Puzzle: Decimals Vocabulary

For Students 6th
In this crossword puzzle:  decimals vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders fill in the puzzle using the clues and math vocabulary words.
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Converting weight from decagrams to decigrams

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice weight conversions in grams. In this conversion lesson, 6th graders convert weights from kilograms all the way to milligrams. They complete word problems with grams of rice. 
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Space Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders calculate the diameters and radius of planets as a book is read to them. In this diameter and radius lesson plan, 5th graders read the book Space Circles and calculate the measurements based on the information in this book.
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Estimating With Decimals

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math learning exercise, students complete 14 problems where they estimate money amounts and multiplication products using numbers with decimals. Examples are provided in this well-designed learning exercise.
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Claire Damarodas

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how sugars may be listed as an ingredient in various ways. E.g. Many of the words end in -ose (ex. Sucrose, dextrose, maltose)
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Skittles Lab

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use Skittles as manipulatives to practice computing decimals from fractions, computing decimals into percentages, and creating bar graphs from gathered data.
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Taste the Rainbow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles.  In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag.  Middle schoolers create a...
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Why Was It Difficult To "reconstruct the South"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine problems faced by the states of the Confederacy following the Civil war. They predict how Lincoln wanted to handle the problem of reconstruction by listening to his words. They describe conditions in the South...
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Musical Whole Numbers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a musical chair activity in which they practice identifying whole numbers.  In this number sense lesson, 4th graders listen to a song and must get in the order of the number they hold on an index card when...
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe the teacher writing numbers and determine the rules for scientific notation. After explanations, they perform operations on numbers in scientific nation and discuss reasons for using this method of writing numbers and...
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Proportional Problems 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore representing fractions as ratios and proportions. They model proportions through the use of blocks, LEGO gears and activities with bicycle gears and pedals. Students work with bicycle gear boxes to observe and...
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CONCEPTS IN NUMBER THEORY.

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the Maya culture and their achievements in mathematics, how bacteria grow exponentially, use rational numbers to convert back and forth between Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit, how some architectural designs are examples of...
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Fractions

For Teachers 6th
  Students practice measurement.  In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small groups.  
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fractions vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 15 number theory and fraction vocabulary words with their definitions. Answers are included on page 2.

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