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Ratios
Sixth graders investigate the concept of ratios and how they can be used to represent the comparison of quantities. The lesson is taught using a table or graph to compare two categories of data.
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Graphing Functions
In this graphing functions instructional activity, students write functions in logarithmic and exponential forms. They evaluate logarithms and determine the inverse of a function. Students graph functions. This six-page instructional...
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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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Reciprocal Learning-Decimal Review
Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. In this peer reciprocal learning decimal review lesson plan, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...
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Get it Straight Mr. Decimal!
Students work with decimals. In this decimal lesson, students participate in a hands-on group activity that enable them to review to how to appropriately add and subtract decimals.
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Modular Arithmetic
Learners investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...
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Balancing
Students use a balance to complete subtraction problems and weigh out the items they take away. In this subtraction lesson plan, students use a pan balance and record their equations.
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Partying with Two/Three Digit Whole Numbers
Learners practice problem-solving with this addition activity. They plan a party for their class and another class by determining how many cupcakes are needed. Students draw a picture of how they determined the number of cupcakes.
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3 dimensional shapes
Students play a bingo game to classify 3 dimensional shapes. In this 3 dimensional shapes lesson plan, students identify, describe, and classify shapes by playing a bingo game.
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Match to Multiply
Third graders explore multiplying whole numbers by one- and two-digit numbers using a fun game. When the bell rings student takes first card and writes it on the board. When teacher rings the bell students match numbers with someone from...
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Round Numbers to Nearest Ten or Hundred
Third graders review telling time. In this lesson on telling time, 3rd graders discuss various items that show length of time, including clocks, calendars and sand timers. Students review and practice what they already know about telling...
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Circumference of a Pumpkin
Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference lesson, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference on their data...
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Number Clues
Students practice problem solving. In this number identification lesson plan, students practice identifying numbers based on clues or characteristics given. They also work in groups to identify the clues for given numbers.
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Finding Sums to 6
Students explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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Subtraction: 3-Digit Regrouping
Third graders listen to a lecture and view a PowerPoint presentation on using regrouping in three-digit subtraction problems. They use a spinner to form three-digit subtraction problems and complete them.
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 1-digit - regrouping
Here is a way to practice one step in the process of multiplying multiple digits: multiply two-digits by single digits! Thirty problems for learners to solve make this a useful assignment to sharpen their skills!
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 2-digit - no regrouping
For those who are just starting out with multiplying multiple digits, this is an appropriate assignment. No regrouping is required as mathematicians find the product for 30 different problems. Answers are provided.
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Division: 3-digit by 1-digit
Twenty-four problems fit neatly on this division activity. For each, youngsters must divide a three-digit number by a single digit. There will be remainders in all of the problems, so make sure not to assign it until you have thoroughly...
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Division: Four Digit by One Digit
Lengthen learners' long division skills with this single-page handout. They must use problem solving skills to find the quotient when a four-digit number is divided by one digit. This is a nice assignment for early in the process of...
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Launches for the Stars
Students are introduced to rockets and the space shuttle program. After viewing a 1960s show, they examine the role and history of NASA and how it evolved into having a space shuttle program. In groups, they create their own model rocket...
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Rounding Numbers
Fifth graders demonstrate rounding numbers to a sensible level of accuracy and in context. They discuss rounding numbers for newspaper headlines, complete a table of grocery items that need to be rounded, and observe and demonstrate...
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Get In Line!
High schoolers compare and order fractions and decimals using a number line. They use rules of conversion to determine equivalencies competing problems accurately and plot points on the number line that represent the correct order of the...
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Number Scrolls
Students write the number line. In this numbers lesson, students write numbers in numeric order on a number scroll. They find patterns within this number line.
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Balancing Discoveries
Students use a balance to help them with their addition facts. In this addition lesson plan, students also play the seven up game to memorize their facts.