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Grade Five Math Test B
In this grade 5 math test instructional activity, 5th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts.
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Grid it, Map it
Students participate in designing a city layout using grids and coordinates. They work on a city space and create a grid on a life size layout on the gym floor.
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It's a 3-D World Out There!
Students construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Students use K'NEX materials sets to...
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Cross Number Puzzle Problem
In this cross number puzzle worksheet, students read clues, write equations, and solve the equation. They place the answers in a crossword puzzle. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems. The answers are provided on...
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Searching The Word
Fifth graders review EOG math terms and definitions found in their math notebooks, and pick between 15 and 20 words to put in a word search.
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Shapes with Sticks
Third graders investigate three dimensional shapes. They examine a variety of shapes and the relationship between the number of faces, edges, and vertices. Students determine Euler's formula and they create a variety of three dimensional...
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Investigating the Behavior of Lumbriculus
Pupils perform a classroom experiment on the organisms of worms. They view the behaviors of the worms and analyze their results. This activity introduces students to the techniques involved in behavioral studies.
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Online video games plus curriculum-based math equals an engaging educational tool.
Seventh graders use online math games to practice understanding the skill of estimation and order of operations. In this lesson, 7th graders use the internet to play online games to strengthen their understanding of these skills.
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Mondrian, Math, and Amazing Colors
Learners study geometric shapes, lines, and the primary colors as they create Mondrian-like art prints.
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Tiling the Plane
Learners use pattern blocks and triangular grid paper to review shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked: "Have you ever seen a floor or a wall...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Square and Cube Challenge
Practice solving problems using your knowledge of square and cube roots. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy: Equations With Square Roots and Cube Roots
Practice solving equations by squaring or cubing both sides. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Other
Answermath: Potencias
An online exponents game which offers practice in mental math and times practice. When you submit the wrong answer, it provides the correct one. Students and teachers can choose 1 or 2 digit numbers, and practice squaring or cubing each...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Irrational Numbers and Radicals Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review irrational numbers and radicals. Examples are included.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Tic Tac Toe Squares (Math Facts Games)
Players practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing skills while playing virtual Tic Tac Toe. They can also try their hand at squares, cubes, and square roots.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Root (Of a Number)
Learn how to find the root of a number. Topics covered include two roots, roots of negative numbers, and imaginary numbers. This site offers descriptions along with multiple examples.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Common Number Patterns
Developed by a mathematics teacher from the UK, this page identifies and illustrates several common number patterns.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 4th & 5th Roots
Radicals are also known as roots. The most common are square root and cube root, but there are more.
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Khan Academy: Roots of Decimals and Fractions
In this exercise, students practice finding the roots of decimals and fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch a video, and try questions repeatedly.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents
The lesson from WyzAnt begins with a review of the definition of exponents then proceeds to several examples which show the definition in action. Special cases such as those involving negative bases as well as the zero exponent and the...