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Orienteering - Lesson 4 - Distance and Height
Pretend that you've been dropped onto a mountain, in the middle of nowhere, and all you have to find your way is a topographical map and a compass. Could you find your way to the nearest town? Orienteering teaches the skills of map...
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Shop till You Drop! Working with Money
Paper and coin currency are shown and reviewed, and then used to apply consumer math skills. Learners are given two examples of how they should line up decimal points and place values when adding or subtracting money. They watch as the...
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Elapsed Time - Reteach 13.2
For this telling time worksheet, students learn three steps to tell how much times has passed using an analog clock. Students then tell what time it will be using the time descriptions and the clock hands.
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Find Parts of a Number - Practice 19.5
In this fractional parts activity, students use division and multiplication to help them find the fractional parts of a number for the thirty questions. Students then answer two test prep word problems.
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Read a Map
In this word problem worksheet, 5th graders use a coordinate grid as a map to answer 6 problems. They work with ordered pairs, locate quadrants, and apply the information to find items in the zoo.
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Shifting Shapes.' Students solve the problem by completing a rectangle area problem and also determine where Rex Tangle will appear next.
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Principles of Flight: Flying Paper Airplanes
Students investigate ways to enhance an object's flying ability. In this model construction lesson plan, students construct two paper airplanes, one of which is twice as big as the first. Students compare and contrast the two...
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Get Me to the Premiere on Time
Young scholars discover how to calculate speed, distance, and rate. In this problem solving lesson, students view an episode of "Cyberchase" and use the distance formula to determine the fastest route that the main character in the...
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Math Word Problems - Units of Length
In this math word problems learning exercise, students solve measurement problems where they choose the best unit of measure for the item given. Students complete 7 multiple choice problems.
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Ratio and Proportion: Simplifying Ratios (2 of 2)
In this assignment, math stars simplify ratios. The first half just displays numbers, whereas the second half describes real-world scenarios with ratios to be written and reduced. The publisher mentions CCSS.Math.Content.6.RP.3, but it...
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Addition Word Problems 3, Version 1
Practice addition and hone problem solving skills at the same time. Little learners solve 5 single-step word problems by adding a single-digit to a double-digit number.
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Addition Word Problems 1, Version 4
Word problems are great for building a variety of mathematical reasoning skills. Here are 5 single step word problems for learners to solve. Each problems requires them to add or subtract a single from a double-digit number.
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Easy Addition Word Problems, Version 3
Your class can use this instructional activity in an online or printed format. They complete a total of 5 single-step word problems using space provided to show their work. Tip: Instead of using this as a instructional activity, why not...
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How Many Are There?
This is a very basic worksheet intended to provide practice in solving word problems involving subtraction. Learners read the word problems then subtract to find the answer. An answer key is included.
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Number Stories: Balloons (Minus 5)
Here are 3 subtraction problems and a built-in number line ready to build algebraic reasoning skills. Little learners subtract 5 balloons from the given number to find an answer. Each problem has balloons for them to count, cross out,...
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Is Your Money Rolling Away?
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.
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Team Players
In this math word problem practice worksheet, students sharpen their skills as they read and solve 3 subtraction story problems. Students also write a subtraction story problem of their own.
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Fractions and Paper Folding
In this fraction lesson, students manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great lesson for getting students...
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Speed and Acceleration
In this speed and acceleration worksheet, students complete math word problems having to do with speed and acceleration. Students complete 13 problems.
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Justifying Answers
Young scholars study story problems and learn how to find and justify their answers. They will use a story problem and then respond to the prompt questions from the teacher. They must add and subtract facts to 6 and learn how to justify...
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Estimate, Solve, and Check
Young scholars estimate, solve, and check a series of addition and subtraction number and word problems. They write their estimates on a recording sheet, compute and write the answer in the next column, and check their answer with a...
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Making a Quilt: Multiplication
Third graders explore their multiplication skills. They will use their problem solving skills to solve an everyday math problem that requires them to multiply numbers. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and Snappy...
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Special Education Plan
Special needs students practice completing everyday tasks such as organizing a day plan, reading a clock and completing simple math problems. They define the proper learning techniques for their disorder and utilize props in...
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Problem Solving and the Sports Page
The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math lesson. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word problems from the...