Helping with Math
Fractions: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Different Denominator)
If your math magicians have mastered adding and subtracting with uncommon denominators, here is a challenge: subtract mixed numbers with uncommon denominators. The values are pretty easy to work with, so this would be appropriate for...
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Adding/Subtracting Rational Expressions
In this adding and subtracting rationals worksheet, students find common denominators and solve 26 computation problems. Denominators are polynomials and fractions.
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Adding Mixed Numbers (5)
In this finding the sums of mixed numbers with uncommon denominators worksheet, students convert the denominators to common denominators and add. Students solve 10 problems.
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Mathematics: Domino Theory
Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.
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Decimal Numbers
In this adding decimals worksheet, students add numbers with decimals after looking at examples and number lines. Students complete 6 problems.
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Subtracting Fractions
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of subtracting fractions. They use a variety of problems in order to practice new skills. The independent practice is used to obtain an informal measurement of mastery with the use of a formal...
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Adding And Subtracting Fractions
Fifth graders practice adding and subtracting fractions in this Math lesson for the fifth grade classroom. The lesson uses a word problem involving snack food ingredients that is sure to please any hungry student. State standards for...
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Unifying Unlike Denominators
Students play roll of fictional radio disk jockeys. They allocate their daily program time into fractional time slots for the playing of specified catagories of music and commercial advertisements.
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Plotting Numbers and Test
Sixth graders create a human number line. They determine the correct placement of various numbers ranging from -4 to 4. Additionally, they will determine the placement of numbers written as fractions and/or decimals.
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Cornbread Addition
Fourth graders, after being given a box of cornbread mix, follow the directions to make the cornbread. They utilize measuring cups to mix all the ingredients together and incorporate adding simple fractions while mixing up the cornbread.
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Dividing into Two Parts — Halves
In this fractions learning exercise, students divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.
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Adding Common Fractions
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this instructional activity on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and...
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Constructing My Sundae
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to fractions. This includes adding, subtracting, and reducing. There is a creative worksheet that has them creating their own ice cream sundaes using fractions.
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate with...
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Lowest Common Multiple
In this lowest common multiple instructional activity, students find the LCM of 2 digit numbers that don't exceed the number 20. Students complete 10 problems.
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Math: Am I Prime?
Seventh graders determine the difference between prime and composite numbers. On a Website, they discover a method to identify all the prime numbers up to 100 and also complete several online activities. Once they have discussed the...