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Exploring Exponents
Learners solve problems dealing with exponents. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using interactive online problems. They create visuals and gain a better understanding of the concepts.
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How Tall Is It?
Students identify how tall a tree is. In this measurement activity, students use "luminometers" to measure a tree and complete a data sheet.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy
Students convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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What In The World Would You Have?
Pupils calculate value of money in other countries, and explore how the economy affects the rate of exchange.
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Subtraction Relay
Students play a team subtraction game, subtracting two-digit numbers and using addition to check their subtraction. They solve subtraction problems at the board while the team solves the same problem in their seats.
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Graphing Linear Functions
Learners practice solving systems of linear equations using the substitution and elimination methods. They determine if the system has one, infinite or no solution. Students also graph the linear equations.
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Playing the LCM Game
Students practice finding the least common multiple of two numbers. In this practice finding the least common multiple of two numbers lesson, students play head-to-head against their classmates. Students play a version of 'slap jack'...
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Rounding And Estimating
Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson also includes praise for...
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Equations
Fourth graders determine the difference between equations and non-equations. In groups, they are given the answers and identify the numbers needed to make the answer. To end the lesson, they complete an equation using the price lists...
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Speed Trap
Young scholars explore the usefulness of algebraic skill development as they make decisions based on their ability to accurately estimate the speed of moving vehicles. The life and death possibilities place an interesting"spin" on this...
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Matrices In Encryption And Decryption Of Codes
Students relate Cryptography to the solving of simultaneous linear equations in matrix notation. They explore various methods of encrypting and decrypting codes. Pupils discuss and solve simultaneous linear equations.
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Can I Afford This Apartment?
Learners explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.
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"Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar" by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno
Students work with large numbers and recognizing mathematical symbols and the factorial symbol and its meaning.
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Dividing Algorithm
Fifth graders solve a variety of math problems using division with remainders. They discuss the steps in the dividing algorithm and solve sample problems on the board. Students then solve division problems in teams, participating in a...
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Comparing Fractions
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory
Students see how division is used to help solve probability problems. They use tables as data structures where they are used to count outcomes and to compute probabilities. Students use games to help solve probability problems.