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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems.  In this patterns lesson, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Percents: What's the Use?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore percentages in real world situations. In this percents lesson, students determine the final sales price after discounts. Students interview community members and determine how percentages are used in the real world.
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Money Makes the Fair-Go-Round

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the value of money. In this money lesson, students investigating combining amounts of money and making change. Students count sets of money and make fair trades. Resources are provided.
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A Trip to Colonial Virginia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars consider prices while planning a trip to Colonial Virginia. In this budgeting lesson plan, students construct an itinerary of events for a vacation. Young scholars are responsible for working within the approved budget.
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Section 1-4: The Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 11th
In this real numbers worksheet, learners list given numbers in ascending and descending order.  They solve inequality problems containing real numbers.  This three-page worksheet contains 14 problems.  Answers are provided...
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Experience and Perspective

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders consider how one's prior experiences influence perspective. In this experience and perspective lesson, 6th graders discuss their personal experiences and examine those of a character in the text Home of the Brave. Students...
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Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students solve word problems using a graphic organizer. In this problem solving lesson, students are introduced to the included graphic organizer and are taught how to use it for solving word problems. Students write the required...
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Word Clue and All About Me Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. In this word problem lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and  use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve problems. They use...
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Real Life Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate where in their everyday life math is used. In this algebra lesson, students describe linear transformation as it relates to business and sales. They relate area and perimeter to their yard or garden, as well as...
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Infinite Pre-Algebra: Two-Step Equation Word Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this two step equations worksheet, learners solve 14 word problems in short answer format. Students write a linear equation and solve given a word problem.
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Real Number System Graduated Bowl Activity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine which numbers are rational numbers. In this number lesson students answer a series of questions related to natural and whole numbers as well as integers and rational numbers. Students work cooperatively in groups.
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Math Treasure Hunt

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math treasure hunt worksheet, students complete problems that relate to the answer from the problem before until they reach the last problem. Students complete 6 problems.
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Relating Volume in 3D Objects with Ten Problems

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A fabulous four-page assignment explores volume formulae for rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids. Pupils apply the formulas to solve problems, match diagrams to values, and address real-world scenarios. A detailed answer...
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Math Tag

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students play the game tag inside the classroom with three or four designated 'taggers'.  In this math game instructional activity, students have to solve a math problem to be unfrozen once they are tagged.  When the frozen...
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Complex Numbers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this complex numbers worksheet, learners write numbers in standard form.  They identify real, imaginary and complex numbers.  Students find the absolute value and conjugate of a number.  This two-page worksheet contains...
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Using Math To Make Decisions About Animal Habitat

For Students 4th - 6th
In this animal habitat worksheet, students read, analyze and solve 5 scenarios involving mathematics and animal habitats. Students work out each decision they decide as correct and write out a proposal for each one.
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The Christmas Shoppe A

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math word problems worksheet, learners solve word problems based on the sales of the Christmas shop items in the chart. Students solve 4 problems.
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The Christmas Shoppe C

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math word problems learning exercise, students solve word problems based on a chart of Christmas items for days Monday through Saturday. Students complete 4 word problems.
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Decimals Addition Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this addition worksheet, students problem solve 4 addition word problems involving decimals in the workspace provided for each one.
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Decimals Subtraction Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving activity, students practice solving 4 word problems involving decimals and subtraction in the workspace provided for each one.
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Rooster's Off To See the World Number-Sense

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners recognize how numbers are used in number stories.  In this Rooster's Off To See the World lesson, students participate in the story. Learners complete a number activity and work on the computer to illustrate a number...
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Alaska Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students participate in an on-line virtual field trip to the state of Alaska. In this U.S. Geography lesson, students research several Internet sites dealing with travel to Alaska and activities to participate in. Students create story...
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Financial News

For Students 7th - 12th
In this financial word problems worksheet, students solve word problems involving decimals, interest, multiplication, and more. Students complete 7 problems.
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Subtraction Math Problems

For Students 3rd
In this multiplication worksheet, 3rd graders problem solve 12 subtraction math problems by figuring out the missing number in each one that completes each problem.