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Up We Go
First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...
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Fractions of Fractions
Fourth graders use an online tool entitled the "Fraction of Fractions" tool to examine how to find a fraction of a fraction. They apply the array tool to problem solving situations. They complete paper folding activities in which they...
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Displaying Postcards
Students solve a problem in a systematic and mathematical way. The use of an equation is applied to a word problem situation. It is necessary that students be familiar with different types of equations.
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More of Carrie's Cubes
Students solve a word problem that explores the shape of a cube and ways that part of it can be colored. They discuss the problem and analyze a Rubik's cube, explore the problem using a graph, and discuss the solutions as a class.
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?
Young scholars solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
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Best lesson in the whole world!
Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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Cubes, Sums and a Little Fun
First graders, with partners, create and solve math problems using number and unifix cubes.
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Money Makes the World Go Around
Students convert currency from around the world. In this math instructional activity, students solve exchange rate problems using Google Earth. They complete a worksheet during the simulation.
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Count Coins and Bills
Students study the names and values of different denominations of paper money, count sets of money that include both coins and bills. They complete a money chart, read and solve word problems.
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Friendship Bracelets
Pupils create friendship bracelets using a circular pattern. In this friendship lesson, students use visual aides such as Kidspiration and use a problem solving method to learn more each other.
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Computer Olympics
Students compete to achieve excellence in math facts, writing terms, problem solving, and writing skills on the computer. In this Computer Olympics lesson plan, students practice the skill of drill and practice in order to succeed and...
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Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles
Students review the Pythagorean Theorem and apply it to word problems involving special right triangles.
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Translating Sentences to Equations
In this translating worksheet, students translate word phrases to algebraic equations and then solve the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are provided on the page.
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Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra lesson, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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How much does soap cost?
Third graders practice the division concept. In this dividing lesson, 3rd graders watch a video that gives a simple division word problem. Students work collaboratively to find the solution.
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Steal the Bacon
Young scholars practice listening skills by playing the game, Steal the Bacon. They work in two groups to listen to numbers and try to get the "bacon" first before getting tagged by the opposing team. Working together, the teams solve...
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Two Digit Addition (No regrouping)
In this two digit addition without regrouping worksheet, 2nd graders will find the sums of 18 problems and solve 3 word problems.
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Sharing Brownies
Young scholars solve fraction word problems using words, pictures, and objects. In this fractions lesson plan, students use a table to represent the brownies in their word problem.
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Placing Parentheses
Students decide where and when to use parentheses. In this algebra lesson, students use parentheses to clarify a math problems and solve correctly. They use order of operation as they solve problems with integers and variable.
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Draw To Scale The E-Z Way
Fourth graders draw a rough floor plan of a house to scale without using a ruler to determine measurements. They see how architects use scale to draw blueprints, and solve math problems using scale.
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Design a Building
Students design a blueprint of a building. In this measurement lesson plan, students design a building on paper. Students copy their building's measurements into the Microsoft Paint program and write word problems about their buildings....
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Search and Rescue Project
Learners create a search and rescue party. For this geometry lesson, students simulate a rescue operation using math. They calculate the time, rate and solve word problems related to the real world.
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Guzzinta
Learners explore strategies to solve number problems. They study divisibility rules. Students examine and practice multiples, factors, and palindromes. In groups, learners play a "number property" game.
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SHHH It's a Secret
Students rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.