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Fraction Conversion Lesson Plan
Students practice converting fractions into decimals and percents using a computer applet and the concept of money.
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Calculators
Students investigate the four basic operations of mathematics that are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The use of a technology game is part of the lesson. They demonstrate the proper use of a calculator as part of...
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Ordering Rational Numbers and Finding Their Approximate
Middle schoolers explore the concept of ordering rational numbers on a number line. They represent rational numbers as decimals and percents. Pupils create a foldable about converting fractions to decimals to percents, and use a...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Young scholars investigate the differences when using decimals, fractions, and percents. They focus on the process of using them in real problems and how to convert them from one form to another.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Fractions, decimals, and percents all say the same thing! Show your classes how to convert between the three forms using visual and numeric representations. Then lead them to an understanding of scientific notation.
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Positive and Negative Numbers
Pupils use blocks and markers to illustrate the processes of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. In this mathematics lesson, learners use Algebra blocks to demonstrate multiplying polynomials.
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Probability and Patterns with Pascal
In this Pascal activity, students solve word problems dealing with probability and patterns based on Pascal's triangle theory. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Analyzing Health
Third graders analyze their health. In this analysis lesson plan, 3rd graders rate their health on a 1-10 scale. They then tally the scores from the class and create a data chart. Then they answer true and false questions based on...
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Polynomial Functions
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use a graphing calculator to determine the regression equation of the given data, graph polynomial functions, factor polynomials, and determine the quotient and remainder in polynomial division....
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems
Students practice using visuals to solve math problems. In this math manipulative lesson, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Students gain points based on...
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Quad Squad
Students pretend they have visited a forest research station on an overnight field trip. They study forest fires, use compass directions, read maps, interpret imagery, and think about the impact of fire on ecosystems.
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Deci-order
Fourth graders play a game to practice their decimal number ordering skills. They use their knowledge of the number system to create the biggest decimal number. Students are dealt 3 cards each with the reminaing cards placed face down...
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Where Should You Turn?
Fourth graders complete activities to study decimal numbers. In this decimal numbers lesson plan, 4th graders study decimal numbers to express numbers less than one and intervals. Students complete map and location activities to study...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson plan, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate...
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Making Rectangles
Students study rectangles. In this math activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
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Some Special Sums
Students study addition. For this math lesson, students solve doubles and doubles plus one addition facts. Students roll dice and use the numbers to create addition problems.
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Title Balancing With Tidy Numbers
Students use math manipulatives (ice block sticks) to show the addition of two 2-digit numbers. They discuss short-cuts that might be used to make the problem easier. they apply the same principle for adding larger numbers, as well.
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The Irrational Numbers
In this algebra activity, students solve rational numbers using addition, subtraction and multiplication. They identify the rules of solving rational and irrational numbers. There are 50 questions on 6 pages.
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College Costs 2
What is the financial benefit for attending a community college for the first two years before transferring to a four-year college? The second part of the educational lesson asks young scholars to explore this question through data...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...
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Atlatl Lessons
Fifth graders study math patterns and relationships as well as learn about the heritage of Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan. In this patterns and heritage lesson, 5th graders research the daily lives of First Nations People in...
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Comparing and Ordering (Decimal Numbers)
In this math worksheet, learners learn to compare and order five numbers in a set. Numbers are decimals to the thousandths place. Students answer 8 questions. There are also activities which can be done with a partner.
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A Pocketful of Change
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins,
especially the quarter. They conduct a survey of coins in students'
possession, graphing the results to show frequency distribution and drawing
inferences about the U.S....
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Shopping Trip 2- Coin Identification Worksheet
In this coin identification instructional activity, 1st graders cut out pictures of coins that are labeled with their value in cents. They place the coins next to the pictures and coin amounts.