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Working with Unit Rates
The class solves word problems related to unit rates by identifying the quantity, the units used, and then writing an equation. They practice converting between units using multiplication and division at the right time.
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The Math Lesson 46
In this division practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 240 problems that require them to divide in word problem and regular problems.
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Multiplication: Doubling and Halving
Intended for summer school, this unit review covers basic multiplication through doubling and halving, division, fraction to decimal conversion, and word problems involving decimal numbers. Use it to warm up the class, review concepts,...
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Rounding Whole Numbers
Review the rules of rounding whole numbers then work through several practice problems that show how to determine what is being asked based on the context of a problem. There are four multi-step word problems for learners to solve that...
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Gone Lobstering
This simple lesson has young mathematicians consider all of the expenses, and monetary rewards a typical lobsterman encounters when going about his business. Given a few pieces of information, pupils must figure out a lobsterman will...
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The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle
In this 2-day lesson focused on exponents, middle schoolers will cross the curriculum by engaging in science, history and language arts activities. Exponential growth will be explored using grains of rice on a chess board. Exponential...
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Thinking About Elephants!
In this division worksheet, students solve a division word problem about elephants. Students have a work space to show their work in pictures, words, and/or numbers.
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Sports Data for the Classroom
In this algebra worksheet,students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They collect data and plot their findings on the graph and analyze it. There is an answer key for this worksheet.
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Sine Cosine Game
In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem they must solve by rewriting the words in to algebraic symbols. They investigate Sine and Cosine using word problems. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
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Jody's Submarine Sandwich
In this science activity, students read a word problem about a submarine sandwich. Students answer 2 questions about the problem and complete a chart about the number of bacteria in the sandwich at different times.
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Problem-Solving Application: Interpret Remainders - Problem Solving
In this division word problems learning exercise, students use the given word problem and find the interpret the remainder for the division problem by following the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps.
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Word Problems
In this mathematics activity, 3rd graders solve ten word problems. They identify what total means and write a division or multiplication sentence for each problem. Students also draw a picture for each problem of the situation.
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Write Zeroes in the Dividend
Here is a fine presentation on the finer points of solving a long division problem. Mathematicians are introduced to the divisor, the quotient, and the dividend. They are shown the series of steps necessary to solve these types of...
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Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Build an understanding of rational numbers and their counterpart irrational numbers. Lead learners through an explanation of rational numbers and the ways they can be expressed. Then introduce them to irrational numbers and make...
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Mental Division Year 4
In this finding the quotients in word problems learning exercise, learners divide two-digit and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers and find the factors of numbers. Students solve 12 problems.
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Dividing By 3 and 4
Third graders are introduced to how to divide by 3 and 4. They are told that are going to use the same procedures as they did on yesterday, except with new divisors. Students turn their attention to the Paddle Problem on page 206 of...
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Transportation Math
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Division Problems with 0 and 1
Students explore beginning division. In this division number properties instructional activity, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Students create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then...
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Divide Whole Numbers with Decimal Quotients
In this division of whole numbers worksheet, students write division expressions as fractions, write fractions as division expressions and solve 4 word problems.
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Divide by 2-Digit Divisors
In this division worksheet, 5th graders divide with two digit divisors to find the quotients in 6 word problems. They work with three and four digit dividends.
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Division: 2 Digits Into 3 or 4 Digits
In this division worksheet, students complete a total of 9 problems, dividing 3 and 4 digit numbers by a 2-digit number. Problems have remainders. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Practice Dividing by 7
In this division practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problem that require them to divide by the number 7.
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Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal
In this division worksheet, 4th graders solve 6 word problems by dividing whole numbers by decimals. They work with measurement in kilometers, gallons, and miles.
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Hands On: Divide with Multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000
In this division learning exercise, 5th graders work with division when using multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000. They use the basic facts and patterns to find the quotients while showing their work to solve 6 word problems.