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- 3rd
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Students explore the use of cups and counters as a model to analyze the effects of operations. They create and use a rule to create a sequential pattern and use cups and cubes to model the relationship. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students study Fibonacci sequences, and see a related set of numbers. They study Lucas numbers; and the use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore ratio problems. They study how to solve ratio problems using simple algebraic equations. Students use equations to represent practical situations and solve equations. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students have the opportunity to gather information themselves on Fibonacci and on the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in nature. They divide up into groups of 2 to 4 to research. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students investigate squares. They generate patterns from structured situations and find a rule for the general term and express it using words and symbols. Students generate patterns from a rule and substitute values and formulas. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the patterns associated with both triangular and square numbers. They use counters as manipulatives to depict the numbers as needed but focus on problem solving using mental math techniques. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil activities. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students develop problem solving skills while learning to measure an athletic track. The focus upon logic and reasoning is helpful for all types of science and math calculations. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students determine how to make exactly one liter using containers that hold seven liters and four liters respectively. They brainstorm as a whole class before working in pairs to determine a solution to share with the class. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students investigate the aspect of time, including days of the week using a calendar. They use problem solving strategies and a monthly calendar to find a solution to the problem. Full Review »

