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Miguel's Milkshakes
Moooove over, there's a better deal over there! The fourth segment in a series of eight requires individuals to determine the best unit cost for milk. Scholars calculate the least amount they can spend on a particular quantity of milk....
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Factory Functions
Solve a real-life problem using function-building skills. Presented with an open-ended question, scholars complete a checklist to create and justify a solution in an interesting algebra project. The checklist asks for justifications of...
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Fun on the Farm
Let imaginations run wild as participants design animal pens. A performance task challenges young mathematicians to determine the perimeter or a missing side length of different animal pens. They then design pens that meet given...
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Add Positive And Negative Numbers
Scholars investigate the concept of adding positive and negative numbers. They practice adding using the number line for scaffolding. This can be done as a game for younger learners, but may also be helpful for engaging the older pupils.
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Pizzas And Things
First graders problem solve using the concepts of doubling and halving numbers as previews for finding multiples and working with fractions. They determine how to find half of a set of objects and work with sums up to 16. They work with...
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Understanding the Relationship Between Subtraction and Addition
In this understanding subtraction and its relationship to addition learning exercise, students examine 14 number statements. They determine if the statements are true or false.
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Models for Dividing Fractions
Sixth graders represent division of fractions using manipulatives, such as freezer pops, candy bars, and models such as drawings squares. They develop an algorithm from these examples and solve problems using fractions.
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Describing Patterns
Fourth graders investigate repeating and growing patterns. Models, graphs and words are used to describe, extend and represent patterns. Students use evidence from models and graphs to support the identification of patterns.
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Multiplication: Building Models, Representations and Explanations
First graders explore multiplication concepts through skip counting, repeated addition and arrays. Using animal characteristics as a context, 1st graders solve problems using mathematical tools such as hundreds charts, number lines, ...
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Working Backwards
Learners explore the concept that to solve some problems, they may need to undo the key actions in the problem. This strategy is called working backwards asking the appropriate questions.
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Money Word Problems
In this money word problem worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Answer and hints available on-line.
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Division Facts
In this division worksheet, 4th graders solve 10 division math problems, write the family of facts for 3 sets of numbers and find the missing number in 4 division algebra problems.
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"24" Game
Learners use four digits obtained from rolling four dice to create a mathematical expression equal to 24.
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Multiplication Grid
In this math worksheet, 3rd graders take on multi-digit multiplication, or the need for additional practice with the single-digit multiplication facts. Students complete four grids to reveal how the individual multiplication operations...
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Multiplication Grids
In this math learning exercise, 3rd graders take on multi-digit multiplication, or the need for additional practice with the single-digit multiplication facts. Students complete four lattice grids to reveal how the individual...
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The Four Operations of Decimals
In this decimal worksheet, students solve a total of 23 decimal problems which include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals. Worksheet also includes decimal word problems.
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The Four Operations of Decimals: Worksheet 2
In this decimal learning exercise, students solve 23 decimal problems using division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. Worksheet includes word problems.
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Fractions and Decimals
In this fractions and decimals activity, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they determine the number of hundreds, tens, ones, tenths, and hundredths in each decimal. Then, students write the numbers...
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Code Crackers
Students work in teams creating and posing math rules and trying to guess them using a formula controlled worksheet they create with Excel. Student pairs take turns to see who can crack the other's code the fastest.
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Gulls
Students listen to the problem and think about the first question and the number operation that they would use and explain. They work in pairs and record their solutions so that they can be displayed and shared.
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Table Drills
In this math worksheet, students complete the four tables that use the four operations. The drills are meant to be part of the drill and practice to increase calculation skills.