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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students act as math coaches to solve word problems. In this math word problems lesson, students brainstorm key words in math operations, create flash cards to review relationships between words and operations, coach each other in the...
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Three Circles II

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice a variety of strategies when investigating what happens when they put various numbers into circles of a configuration: they express a fraction as a decimal, write and solve problems involving decimal...
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Second Star To the Left and Straight On 'Till Morning" - Spreadsheet Driven Exploration of Pacific Asian Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the geography of Pacific Asia. The class is divided into two groups to participate in a role-play activity where they act as European explorers. Students utilize mathematics, spreadsheet and internet technology to make...
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Which Pair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice solving equations adding decimals and integers. Using a worksheet, they identify which pair of numbers goes correctly with the problem. They review their answers and are graded based a rubric given to them.
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Properties of Multiplication

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the process of multiplication and the relationship between addition and multiplication. They observe the teacher model a variety of problems on the board, and identify properties of multiplication. Students...
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Investigation-Operations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore equations. In this math instructional activity, 6th graders discuss the rules for solving equations. Students apply the rules and solve various equations.
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The Four Operations of Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this decimal worksheet, students solve a total of 23 decimal problems which include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals. Worksheet also includes decimal word problems.
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The Four Operations of Decimals: Worksheet 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this decimal learning exercise, students solve 23 decimal problems using division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. Worksheet includes word problems.
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Sequences and Exponents

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice multiplication sequences and multiplying with exponents. They study how a sequence is a set of numbers which follows a mathematical rule and can be used with all four operations and with combinations of operations.
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Division: 3-digit by 1-digit

For Students 4th Standards
Twenty-four problems fit neatly on this division activity. For each, youngsters must divide a three-digit number by a single digit. There will be remainders in all of the problems, so make sure not to assign it until you have thoroughly...
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Visual and Number Patterns

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop strategies for identifying geometric and number patterns. In this mathematical patterns lesson, 4th graders use pattern blocks to make repeating patterns with numbers and shapes. Students then explore number...
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Eight Volume of a Trench Problems with Explanations and Solutions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this volume instructional activity, students answer four multiple choice and four problems solving problems regarding the volume of a trench.  Examples, formulas, explanations, and answers are provided.
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Let's Take a Trip!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
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Writing a Number Sentence

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence lesson, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.
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To Be (Half) Or Not To Be (Half)

For Teachers 1st
First graders demonstrate various ways to represent and verify a whole or set separated in two, three, or four equal parts. Using interlocking cubes, Students model a part of a whole or a part of a set. They use appropriate tools and...
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Atlatl Lesson Grades 4-12

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people. In this tenth grade mathematics instructional activity, 10th graders investigate how throwing with an atlatl increase the speed of the dart as it is thrown. Students calculate...
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Real World Problems

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders solve real world problems.  In this solving real world problems lesson, 8th graders decorate a school cafeteria for a dance.  Students determine the number of balloons needed to put a balloon every foot for the 40 by 60...
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There's More Than One Way to Get to St. George!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore alternative ways to do the four operations.
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Sea and Learn - Lesson Plan: Dockyard Maties

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners solve word problems involving money using all four operations listed, and convert pre-decimal currency into decimal currency. They discuss how dockyard mates were paid and the equivalence with today's money, and complete a...
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Multiplication: 4-digit x 1-digit

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
As the title states, math whizzes multiply four-digit numerals by a single-digit. With 24 problems to solve and an answer key available, this is a handy tool for providing multiplication practice.
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Pizza Topping Combinations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. In this algebra activity, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Learners then use a...
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Do it With Dominoes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore modes for addition.  In this K-2 mathematics lesson, students investigate the four models of addition (counting, sets, number line, and balanced equations) using dominoes.  Students examine the relationship between...
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Models and Algorithms to Solve Multiplication Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students choose the correct strategy to solve multiplication and division. In this algorithm lesson, students use at least two strategies that use properties of operations and estimation. Students also recognize the relationship between...