Illustrative Mathematics
Rectangle Perimeter 2
While this activity is centered around expressions that represent the perimeter of a rectangle, it also hits at the fundamental concept of equivalent expressions, simplifing expressions, and like-terms. Classmates express their...
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What’s Your Coordinate?
Your middle schoolers will show what they know with their bodies when they become the coordinate plane in this conceptual development unit. Starting with the characteristics of the coordinate plane, learners develop their skills by...
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Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 5
Test young mathematicians' knowledge with an assessment aligned to California's fifth grade state standards. The exam covers a multitude of concepts including fractions and decimals, positive and negative numbers, measurement; and how to...
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Factory Functions
Solve a real-life problem using function-building skills. Presented with an open-ended question, scholars complete a checklist to create and justify a solution in an interesting algebra project. The checklist asks for justifications of...
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Fun on the Farm
Let imaginations run wild as participants design animal pens. A performance task challenges young mathematicians to determine the perimeter or a missing side length of different animal pens. They then design pens that meet given...
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Solving Multi-Step Problems
Use this multi-step problems activity to have your charges complete multi-step problems including money, fractions, charts, and more. They complete 30 problems total.
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Understanding 10: Backwards and Forwards
Help your young mathematicians completely master 10 by practicing one-to-one correspondence, number recognition, and recording numbers displayed. They make 10 with groups of two-different colored cubes and color in 10-frames to show how...
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Factors
Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.
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An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...
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Pizzas And Things
First graders problem solve using the concepts of doubling and halving numbers as previews for finding multiples and working with fractions. They determine how to find half of a set of objects and work with sums up to 16. They work with...
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Understanding the Relationship Between Subtraction and Addition
In this understanding subtraction and its relationship to addition learning exercise, students examine 14 number statements. They determine if the statements are true or false.
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Models for Dividing Fractions
Sixth graders represent division of fractions using manipulatives, such as freezer pops, candy bars, and models such as drawings squares. They develop an algorithm from these examples and solve problems using fractions.
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Describing Patterns
Fourth graders investigate repeating and growing patterns. Models, graphs and words are used to describe, extend and represent patterns. Students use evidence from models and graphs to support the identification of patterns.
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Multiplication: Building Models, Representations and Explanations
First graders explore multiplication concepts through skip counting, repeated addition and arrays. Using animal characteristics as a context, 1st graders solve problems using mathematical tools such as hundreds charts, number lines, ...
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Working Backwards
Learners explore the concept that to solve some problems, they may need to undo the key actions in the problem. This strategy is called working backwards asking the appropriate questions.
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Money Word Problems
In this money word problem worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Answer and hints available on-line.
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Division Facts
In this division worksheet, 4th graders solve 10 division math problems, write the family of facts for 3 sets of numbers and find the missing number in 4 division algebra problems.
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Multiplication Grid
In this math worksheet, 3rd graders take on multi-digit multiplication, or the need for additional practice with the single-digit multiplication facts. Students complete four grids to reveal how the individual multiplication operations...
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Multiplication Grids
In this math learning exercise, 3rd graders take on multi-digit multiplication, or the need for additional practice with the single-digit multiplication facts. Students complete four lattice grids to reveal how the individual...
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Fractions and Decimals
In this fractions and decimals activity, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they determine the number of hundreds, tens, ones, tenths, and hundredths in each decimal. Then, students write the numbers...
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Get Your Pupils Moving While Learning
Use these teaching strategies to get the wiggles out and keep the learning in!