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Addition Relay
Third graders, in pairs, use a bag of counters which can be dried beans, squares of papers, etc.
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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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Number in Geometry
Students use a number line to assist with their additions. They use a calculator to check for factors. Students are taught factors and multiples. They use array model of multiplication to define meaning. Students develop a wide range of...
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words
Learners explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions lesson, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Learners play a game where they tell the algebraic expression...
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Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
Students collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write...
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Review for the Algebra One SOLs
Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...
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Splash!
Students listen to the book, Splash in the Ocean. Then they use fish counters, fish stickers, numbers and symbols to solve addition story problems.
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Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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Virtual Field Trip/ Gasoline Cost
Young scholars complete a word problem to determine the cost of gasoline per mile of their virtual field trip. They determine the travel time and gasoline costs for two routes and record the information on a data sheet. They check their...
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1 VS the Mob
Students prepare to become the first to cover four adjacent products, horizontally, vertically or diagonally by selecting factors that make the needed products. They play this game to acquire a healthy appetite for competition between...
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Carpet
Students complete activities for geometric shapes and multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, students watch a video about carpets and square foot multiplication problems. Students then work in pairs to solve the main problem in...
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Homophones (Higher)
In this language arts worksheet, students read and analyze 10 sentences which have a missing homophone. From the 2 choices provided, students fill in the correct word.
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Learning Disabilities 101
A quick overview of defining learning disabilities, where they stem from, and how they affect learning.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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Uncle Bubba Is Dead!
Students spend imaginary inheritance of $100,000 on a home and furnishings.
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Simple Past-Positive Sentences #2
In this simple past tense worksheet, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Arithmagic: Mental Math
Test your mental math skills in arithmetic. How many questions can you answer in one minute? Good luck!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mental Math to Add and Subtract Decimals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find sums and differences of decimals using mental math.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Mental Math for Addition and Subtraction Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable addition and subtraction equations by using mental math
Topmarks Online
Topmarks: Mental Maths Train
Mental Maths Train is a multiple-choice math game that focuses on the essential vocabulary of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Emr: Exercises in Math Readiness
Practice your mental math skills with this site, where practice problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division abound. Introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels are available. Just type in your answer and you'll...