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How to Use the Distributive Property of Multiplication

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders evaluate the distributive property of multiplication. In this multiplication lesson plan, 4th graders discover how the distributive property makes problem solving faster. Students complete several problems demonstrating...
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Basic Probability

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore basic probability.  In this Algebra II/Geometry lesson, students use modeling to solve basic probability problems involving real-life applications. 
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What You See Is What You Get

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students practice visualization as a strategy for reading and comprehending math word problems.
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Whole Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
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Some Number Tricks

For Students 6th - 8th
In this number tricks worksheet, middle schoolers practice 4 number tricks.  Students pick a number and perform various operations.  Middle schoolers always end up with the same number.
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Six numbers Trick

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students analyze the algebra behind a number trick involving consecutive numbers.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with an explanation of the algebra behind the problem. 
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Making Change

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.
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Dividing by 3's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 
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Popping Up Percents!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find percents and unit price using popcorn.
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Who Wants to Carry a Million?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students, in groups, determine the volume of a box large enough to hold a million dollars. They calculate the dimensions of a bill and the volume of the money.
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One of Einstein's Favorite Puzzles

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, learners are given a word problem and asked to find the number that someone wrote down without telling the other person. They follow specific algebraic steps to arrive at their solution. There is an...
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Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners relate recycling to waste reduction. In this science lesson, students talk about the environment and how recycling certain natural resources actually saves on energy.  They also discuss what type of recycling causes pollution...
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Place Value

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice place value by completing problems that allow them to group 10 items together to create groups of 10 and see what is left over. In this place value lesson plan, 1st graders use cups to put 10 items in them, and...
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Addition Up to 12, Sheet 2

For Students K - 2nd
In this addition learning exercise, students complete a set of 20 problems, adding to number 12. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Addition Up To 12, Sheet 6

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this addition learning exercise, students complete a total of 24 problems, adding number to 12. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Addition Up to 12-Sheet 5

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this addition worksheet, students complete a total of 24 problems, filling in missing numbers, either addends or sums. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Circumference of a Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference instructional activity, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference...
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Comparing Sets

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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Addition Worksheet: Totals 19 or Less #1

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
In this addition worksheet, students complete a total of 35 problems, all answers to problems total 19 or less. Worksheet included links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Addition Worksheet: Totals 10 or Less #2

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
In this addition activity, students complete a total of 35 problems, all answers to problems total 19 or less. Worksheet included links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Addition: Sums to 18

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
In this addition instructional activity, learners complete a total of 30 problems, all answers to problems total 18 or less. Worksheet included links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Fibonacci Trick

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a puzzle starting with two single digit numbers and eventually conclude that the answer can be used with Fibonacci's pattern. There are 11 steps to the puzzle with a provided answer.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Owned a Box Company

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use the relationship between volume and surface area to construct a box out of a piece of paper that maximizes volume using a table and by using graphing and calculus techniques.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.

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