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Multiplication Estimation

For Students 5th - 7th
In this multiplication estimation worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice questions where they round numbers then estimate the product of multiplication problems with 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers.  The worksheet is interactive and...
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Geometric Mean and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 10th
In this geometric mean and Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 problems related to determining the geometric mean by applying the Pythagorean Theorem in each problem. First, they find the geometric mean between each pair...
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Equivalent fractions approach to non-repeating decimals

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Trying to get your class to think of decimals as fractions and vice versa can lead to interesting discussions. After all, we can usually understand quickly that 1/4 is .25 but why is 1/7 not so easy to convert? This activity looks...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Tax and Tip

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Finding out how to calculate tax and tip is a valuable skill that all young adults should be able to do without a calculator. Learners are given a bill and asked to calculate the tax, tip, and total amount. Calculations can be exact or...
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Teddy Bears and Friends

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Children begin by making direct comparisons between objects and putting a number of objects into order according to length. They are also introduced to measuring with multi-link cubes which allows them to compare objects which cannot be...
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Estimation & Central Tendency

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view pictures that show many objects, estimate amount that they think they saw, and take class data from estimation to find the mean, median, mode, and range for the class.
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Finding Circumference and Area of a Circle

For Teachers 7th
Young geometers explore the concept of circumference and area of circles. They discuss what information is needed to find circumference and area. The resource employs several instructional methods: Frayer Model for Vocabulary, literature...
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Making Benchmarks - Mass

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Elementary schoolers predict the mass for different objects. Then, using objects of 1kg mass, they make a more precise prediction. Afterwards, they discuss the need for having and using standard measures of mass. 
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Measurement Masterpiece

For Teachers K - 5th
Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation lesson. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your students.
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Operations with Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Complete a lesson that introduces and explores operations with fractions and decimals. Pupils estimate the reasonableness of a decimal computation. Then discuss what operation is needed to find an answer. Handouts, web sources, and other...
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Standard Units of Measure

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results.  A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Getting Into Shapes: Identifying and Describing Two-Dimensional Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars examine their classroom to find examples of various types of shapes. After identifying and describing the various shapes, they draw as many as they can on a piece of paper. They organize them into an image based on their...
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Intel

Metric Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars learn about the metric system and produce a presentation on how to convert within the metric system. They then develop a brochure in support of legislation requiring the use of the metric system.
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Take Ten: Make Cleaning Up More Fun with Predictions and Counting

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Class members predict and count how many items need to be cleaned up in class while skip counting by 10s. They estimate whether having each child clean up 10 items will be enough to get the room ready for the next day. Everyone counts...
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Connecting Formulas Related to Geometric Figures

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.
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Frost Depth Study

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete activities to study the frost and frost depth. In this frost study lesson plan, students use frost tubes to study and measure the frost at their school. Students measure the frost in the tube and enter their data online...
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Guess the Weight, Height, or Length Worksheet

For Students K - 1st
Kids can estimate weight, length, and height. Here, they circle the measurement that best describes the length, height, or weight of 10 different objects. 
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Water Wonders

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students measure the amount of surface tension using a balance scale after a classroom demonstration students diagram the appearance of several liquids and label them.
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Ready for Roots

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders sort seeds and predict what conditions are needed for them to germinate. They keep the seeds moist, observe and measure their growth and graph the results. As the seeds start to grow students compare and contrast the each...
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Altitude Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students estimate the altitude of a rocket during several flights. They create their own altitude tracking devise. They examine and discuss their results at the end of the activity.
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Investigation - Snack TIme

For Teachers K
Students explore solving addition and subtraction problems. They solve real life problems. Students participate in a simulation activity to find the missing addend. They demonstrate adding and subtracting whole numbers.
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Telling Time as an Everyday Use of Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
How can we estimate time? Have your young mathematicians make a clock. Then they compare and contrast types of clocks. They practice writing times in two different ways and make a book about telling time.
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Vectors: How Much Force Can You Apply

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This instructional activity entails the viewing of two videos to get an overview of force and its application. The instructional activity covers how vectors use force in real-world situations.
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Confidence Intervals: Population Mean; Population standard Deviation Known

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this confidence interval worksheet, students examine a given confidence level and sample data to determine the margin of error, identify a confidence interval, list the mean and give the standard deviation. Students complete seven...

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