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Hands-On Equations: Teacher Notes
Math manipulatives are wonderful for demonstrating any number of mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual way. Learners review the addition property of equality and the zero property using a scale model kit (not shown). They...
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Word Problems Solved By S.M.S.
Learners solve word problems with a consumer math emphasis. This lesson plan also contains many strategies and questions learners can ask to solving problems. There is also a bibliography included for resources on problem solving.
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Division with Equal Grouping
Young math wizards solve two story problems in which simple division (with leftovers) is used. They draw pictures or write to explain their answers.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Got You Down? "Tri" This!
Have your class design their own mathematical study aids. Learners collaborate in groups on the design of tri-fold presentation describing the relationships between mathematical computations. Then, they write a business letter to the...
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Nothing But Problems
Here is a fabulous lesson on problem solving in the mathematical world. In it, third and fourth graders get lots of great coaching on how to approach word problems, and how to best find a solution. They watch an episode of Reading...
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Word Problems
Here is a very nice resource that presents 12 math word problems suitable for third and fourth graders. All four of the basic operations are used in these one-step problems. An answer key is provided on page two. This would make a very...
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Tricky Word Problems, Part 2 - Choosing the Operation
Can your learners figure out which equation to solve? Use this resource to challenge your third graders with word problems involving the four operations. Each problem has a section to write the answer, but pupils will need to write out...
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A World of Symmetry: Math-Geometry
Define and identify the three basic forms of symmetry translation, rotation, and glides with your class. They cut out and arrange paper pattern blocks to illustrate symmetry, create a Cartesian graph, and design a rug with a symmetrical...
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Exponential Growth and Decay
Start with the basics and move up the exponential ladder to master a variety of problem-solving and application problems. The problems are heavy on exponential growth and decay, compound interest, and natural log.
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Sore Throats, Variation 1
Why does Nia's water taste saltier than Trey's if she put more into her cup than he did? Math masters set up proportions in order to compare the mixtures. This task effectively has learners apply the concepts of ratio and proportion to a...
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The Case of the Mysterious Renters
Upper-elementary kids examine the water usage in their own home, then use that data to solve a case in which a landlady is trying to determine how many people are living in an apartment being rented. Combine math, scientific method, and...
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Problem Solving Strategies
Eight mini-posters remind your math class of strategies to try when attacking a problem. Print each one on a different brightly colored piece of paper, laminate, and post in your classroom for year-long reference. Strategies...
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Turtlehead Summer - Math Quiz
In this math quiz activity, students read the word problems and turtles and use math skills to solve the problems. Students answer 10 questions.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #2
In this number patterns learning exercise, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #11
In this time learning exercise, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication problems involving days, weeks and hours.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #13
In this mathematical calculation activity, learners fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication problems going across and down.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #18
In this money learning exercise, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they solve twenty-eight addition, subtraction and multiplication math problems involving different types of coins and money.
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Math Cross--Puzzle #30
In this money, rounding, time and measurement worksheet, students problem solve twenty-eight math problems or word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Using Math To Make Decisions About Animal Habitat
In this animal habitat instructional activity, students read, analyze and solve 5 scenarios involving mathematics and animal habitats. Students work out each decision they decide as correct and write out a proposal for each one.
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Mixed Math Applications
For this solving various types of math problems worksheet, students add and compare totals, estimate and solve sums, determine reasonableness of an answer, and fill in missing numbers in number sentences. Students solve four problems.
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The Euclidean Algorithm as an Application of the Long Division Algorithm
Individuals learn to apply the Euclidean algorithm to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. Additionally, the lesson connects greatest common factor to the largest square that can be drawn in a rectangle.
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Linear Programming
Learners explore inequalities to determine the optimal solution to maximize a profit for a company. In this linear programming lesson, students discover how to graph inequalities and how to determine the algebraic representation of a...
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Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
Begin seeing the world through the lens of geometry! Use the 19th installment in a 25-part module to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems. Individuals sketch situations resulting in right triangles such as the...
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Trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem
Ancient Egyptians sure knew their trigonometry! Pupils learn how the pyramid architects applied right triangle trigonometry. When comparing the Pythagorean theorem to the trigonometric ratios, they learn an important connection that...
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