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Split the work three ways. Learners use their knowledge of fractions to solve problems dealing with splitting up work loads evenly between three groups. Scholars determine the fractional portion of work each group will do along with...
DK Publishing
Number Riddles - Word Problems
Although this set of 16 word problems aren't the most riveting, they give clear practice opportunities for learners to solve missing factor and dividend problems. Each scenario is only a sentence or two, and some don't even involve...
EngageNY
The Geometric Effect of Some Complex Arithmetic 2
The 10th lesson in a series of 32, continues with the geometry of arithmetic of complex numbers focusing on multiplication. Class members find the effects of multiplying a complex number by a real number, an imaginary number, and another...
Curated OER
Sets Of
Represent multiplication as sets of items for beginners to this concept. They look at six familiar object sets and determine the total number of legs by counting the sets. There is some scaffolding here, as the first is done for them and...
Curated OER
Multiplying With Nine As A Factor
Elementary math minds complete various activities to memorize the multiples of nine. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and demonstrate the finger trick. Unfortunately the link to the multiplication activities does not take you...
Illustrative Mathematics
Doubling Numerators and Denominators
Understanding the meaning of fractions is a challenge for many young learners. These two questions examine what happens when the numerator and denominator of a fraction are doubled. Consider allowing students to discuss their ideas...
Curated OER
More Complex Fraction Problems
If your fifth graders have mastered fractions, push them to the next level! They multiply fractions by whole numbers and decimals (in the form of money math). The worksheet provides space for pupils to write out their work, based on two...
Curated OER
The Function of Music
Explore concepts of audience, purpose and symbols in this lesson from Media Smarts that asks students to consider all the functions of music. Through a series of discussions and activities, your class will brainstorm possible functions...
Curated OER
Conservation of Mass
Young scholars conduct an experiment to compare the total mass of products to the mass of reactants. In this conservation of mass lesson plan, students devise an experiment to show that matter is neither created or destroyed in a...
Curated OER
Mass-Mass Relationships
Students investigate mass-mass relationships using potassium carbonate and hydrochloric acid. In this mass-mass relationship lesson plan, students measure a certain amount of potassium carbonate and determine how much hydrochloric acid...
Henrico County Public Schools
Factoring Puzzle
Factoring polynomials is an essential part of writing equivalent expressions and algebraic problem solving. Here is a card game that serves an engaging activity for reviewing factoring of polynomials.
Curriculum Corner
Problem Solving Cards
Twelve cards and a worksheet make up an activity designed to reinforce problem solving skills. Scholars read and solve a variety of word problems using a graphic organizer to show their work.
EngageNY
Even and Odd Numbers
Even or not, here I come. Groups investigate the parity of products and sums of whole numbers in the 17th lesson in a series of 21. Using dots to represent numbers, they develop a pattern for the products of two even numbers; two odd...
Curated OER
Mass-Mass Relationship
Students investigate mass-mass relationships in the lab. In this mass-mass relationship lesson plan, students mix sodium carbonate with hydrochloric acid to produce sodium chloride, water and carbon dioxide. Students use the amount of...
Curated OER
Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Explore the concept of fractions and decimals! In this fractions and decimals lesson, pupils use fraction tiles to express fractions. They play a fraction review basketball game where when a team gets a question correct they get to shoot...
Curated OER
Community Helpers
First graders explore the different products and services provided by community helpers. In this community helpers lesson, learners participate in a role playing activity where the students transform into community helpers. They break...
Curated OER
Properties of Multiplication
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...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Multiplication Represented as Arrays
Third graders collect data about themselves and use in a line plot. In this analyzing data lesson, 3rd graders collect various sets of information,create a line plot and compare the data. Students complete a worksheet on their...
Curated OER
Model Multiplication
In this multiplication practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use models to multiply.
Curated OER
Multiplication
Third graders discover a connection between numbers of things in groups and groups. They solve number line puzzles for multiplications and identify data for 3 riddles in a multiplication context. They use number lines as sources for...
Curated OER
Multiplication: Determining the Weight of Multiple Objects
Seventh graders use their knowledge of multiplication and problem solving to determine the total weight of multiple objects. In this multiplication lesson, 7th graders weigh various manipulatives, record the weight, and use...
Curated OER
Three Times Table
In this multiplication by 3 worksheet, students analyze a group of 30 ovals with numbers inside them; some are shaded and others unshaded. Students draw a line from each shaded number to a number that is three times bigger.
Curated OER
Fractions in Everyday Life
Students apply understanding of fractions by converting a recipe to feed the class and the whole grade level. They calculate how many cookies the class would eat and multiply each fraction in the recipe accordingly.
Curated OER
What's in Wetland Soil?
Students examine the organic and inorganic components of soil. For this environmental science lesson, students identify the factors that influence soil formation. They collect soil samples, conduct tests, and analyze the results.