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Subtraction Shopping
Students subtract two digit numbers. They check each other's answers for accuracy.
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Subtract in Columns: Regrouping Twice
In this subtraction worksheet, students complete subtraction with regrouping problems where they regroup twice and use columns. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Too Many Tens
Young scholars practice grouping in different ways by putting numbers up to 1,000 in the correct place value. In this place value lesson plan, students estimate items in a jar and then count them out by grouping them by 10s.
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Partial Products
Students use the partial products algorithm to complete multiplication problems. In this partial products lesson plan, students are introduced to the algorithm and connect the relationship to multiplication and division problems.
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Geometric & Arithmetic Patterns
Eighth graders explore sequences. They discuss the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric pattern. Students participate in workstation activities where they determine arithmetic or geometric patterns and predict the...
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Constructing My Sundae
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to fractions. This includes adding, subtracting, and reducing. There is a creative worksheet that has them creating their own ice cream sundaes using fractions.
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Measuring Mania
Second graders turn into measuring maniacs with this activity! With real world objects, 2nd graders practice measuring accurately to the nearest inch and centimeter. After a lecture/demo, students practice with a worksheet imbedded in...
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Connecting Algebraic Reasoning to Models
Young scholars analyze relating a model to an algebraic equation and visa versa. Patterns are reviewed in detail and then in pairs new models are created and then translated into a word problem or equation. They illustrate their models...
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Prime Factors
Fifth graders review the concept of prime factorization. Then, they use the rules for divisibility and other notions to find the prime factorization of unfamiliar numbers. They solve problems in a whole class setting.
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Probability or Ability?
Young scholars toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Subtraction Worksheets
Subtraction worksheets can be a useful way for students to practice necessary skills.
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Primary Sources and Archaeology in the Study of Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Tenth graders begin the lesson by plotting trade routes, major empires and items traded. Using primary sources, they examine their own values regarding trading items for royality. They participate in a role-play exercise in which they...
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Spelling Word Seach
Students use a web tool to create a word search using their current spelling words. They access the internet site www.puzzlemaker.com. They then follow step by step instructions for creating their own word search puzzle on the internet...
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Into the Pond
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary (Gr. 4 6)
Many teachers find it more challenging to incorporate the use of manipulatives into their mathematics programs at the upper elementary or middle school grades. Activities using manipulatives are provided for grades four, five, and six...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Base Ten Concentration [Pdf]
Students determine if the base ten picture is the same as the two-digit number in this game of memory.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Base Ten Fun
Base Ten Fun is an educational virtual manipulatives activity for kids learning place value, addition and subtraction. Base Ten Fun is highly customizable; kids can select from ones, tens and hundreds.
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Nearpod: 1, 10, 100 More or Less
In this lesson, 1st graders will learn how to use base ten blocks and hundreds charts to find 1, 10, and 100 more and less than a given number.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Adding Tens to a 2 Digit Number [Pdf]
Students will flip two cards over and determine the sum. Base ten blocks could be used for additional help.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Tens and One Game [Pdf]
Students will explore place value using base ten blocks and following the given directions.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Make Ten Bundles [Pdf]
Students complete an activity by rolling a die and creating bundles of ten.
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Common Core Math Standards 1.nbt.2.c
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn the tens by choosing the correct answer in this game. Each question shows you a base-ten model and you choose which number it represents.
George Mason University
Lesson Plans: Whole Number Algorithms Base Ten Blocks
Brief lesson plans that show how to use base ten blocks to do all four operations and a little bit of algebra.