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Brian's Pegboard I
Third graders focus on developing a systematic approach to problem solving while working on a problem that requires them to determine possible outcomes. They use a pegboard as a manipulative in this problem.
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Visualizing Multiplication
Upper graders represent multiplication of a two-digit number by a two-digit number as the area of a rectangle with dimensions of the two factors. They find patterns for the number of different base ten blocks in a rectangle representing...
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The Fun Polygon
Junior geometers use hands-on manipulatives to explore and describe the properties and attributes of a fundamental polygon, the triangle. They learn different kinds of angles and their measurements. This well-written lesson plan provides...
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Fish and Clips
Youngsters test magnetic strength by measuring the mass of paper clips that they "hook" with a magnet. Your first and second graders should love the hands-on activities associated with this plan. The reproducible materials are quite good...
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Extra! Extra! (Geometry Extensions)
Students respond to questions based on quotes, research, and logic, and challenge problems related to the current objectives.
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No-Three-In-A-Line Game
Students use logic and reasoning to answer problems. Through interpreting information and results in the context to examine patterns. They examine how to solve the problems using strategy in mathematics.
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Sudoku
Learners work on sudoku puzzles. In this algebra lesson, students complete a puzzle by finding the missing numbers in a square. They use logic to solve these puzzles.
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More No-Three-In-A-Line
Fourth graders read Mary's problem and make sure that they examine it.
After some discussion, let the class work on the problem in their groups.
They then take turns in putting a picture of their arrangement on the board.
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Hierarchical Structure
Students practice using the request, response, result method to solve problems. Using one problem as an example, they break it down into multiple problems to be solved one at a time. They identify instances of hierarchical organization...
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Not Everything Is More Expensive
Students investigate the concept of using different types of presentations to help solve mathematical problems. They research the use of illustrations to help understand data and its interpretation in a graphing format. Students also...
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Converting Units and the SR-71
Pupils practice solving problems logically. Using the internet, students observe pictures and facts about the SR-71 Blackbird. They convert statistics about the aircraft. Pupils explore terms of flight and convert them to everyday terms.
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Putting Your Money to Work
Students create a collect data on expenses. In this algebra lesson plan, students create a spreadsheet to solve scientific equations. They incorporate math, science and technology in this lesson plan.
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Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
In this cryptography/cryptanalysis worksheet, students work with a group and use logic and cryptography techniques to solve problems.
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More Congruent Triangles
In this congruent triangles learning exercise, 10th graders solve 6 various forms of problems that include a proof and a word problem. First, they draw and label triangles and indicate the additional pairs of corresponding parts that...
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Candy Addition and Subtraction
Students practice computation. In this addition and subtraction math lesson, students count M & Ms and Skittles to answer math problems and complete a related worksheet.
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Pirate Swords
Students read the math problem and retell it in their own words. They brainstorm for ways to solve and use questions to focus on the steps used. Students could use other problems involving pirates from the given website.
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Table Settings
Fifth graders explore and examine how to make organized lists and find patterns to help them solve problems. They identify, analyze and determine a rule for predicting and extending numerical patterns involving operations of whole...
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Divisibility Rules
In this divisibility rules worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include applying the divisibility rules to each. First, they identify the hypothesis and conclusion in logical deduction. Then, students determine the...
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Marta Pricing Options
Third graders determine whether buying a "package deal" is really the best deal. In this consumer math lesson plan, 3rd graders watch a video clip and use math skills to solve a word problem determining which "package deal" is the best...
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Easter Egg Hunt
In this math worksheet, students solve 3 story problems which pertain to Easter. Two problems involve addition, subtraction and multiplication; one problem is a multiple choice logic question.
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It Counts
Students explore how numbers can identify objects. In this math lesson, students determine how numbers are used to describe objects used in quantitative data collection.
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Regents Exam Questions GG 26: Converse 1
In this converse worksheet, students read given logical statements. Afterwards, they identify the converse of the statement. This two-page worksheet contains 9 multiple-choice problems. Answers are listed on page two.
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Hurricane Tracking
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
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Strawberry and Chocolate Milk
Students listen to the math problem and discuss. They work alone or in groups to come up with the possible solutions and put their pictures of the bottle arrangements on the wall so that the class can refer to them.