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Investigation-Reasoning and Proof

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The class explores even and odd numbers.They discuss the results when even numbers are added and when odd numbers are added together. Then work in pairs to find other odd and even pattern examples.
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Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young mathematicians use fraction names and symbols to describe fractional parts of whole objects or sets of objects. They construct concrete models of fractions, and compare fractional parts of whole objects in a problem situation using...
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Understanding Fractions - Cookbook Comparisons

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore equal fractions in relationship to a whole unit. They fold strips of paper into halves, thirds, etc. and compare them to the first strip which represents a "whole unit." Fractional parts are identified and compared.
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Patchwork Paper Stockings

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Youngsters create holiday stockings from construction paper and pieces of wrapping paper cut into squares. It's always nice to have a holiday craft, or two, up your sleeve during December. This craft is easy to implement, and the...
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Relate Counting to Addition and Subtraction

For Students K - 2nd
Use patterns to practice basic addition; pupils count by two, starting from eight and counting on to 20. They record the five numbers missing from the sequence. Below, the worksheet walks learners through the process...
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Multiplication Word Problems 1 Version 1

For Students 2nd
In this multiplication activity, 2nd graders read and solve 6 word problems in which single digits are multiplied. There is a box next to each problem for students to show their work.
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Decomposing Numbers Step-By-Step

For Students 1st - 2nd
Here are two addition-related exercises. However, bear in mind, the explanations are featured below each of them. Use this as an all-class warm up, revealing the explanations if and when you see fit. First, examine the four sets of...
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Addition

For Students 1st - 2nd
Looking for addition drills for your scholars to practice adding one and two-digit numbers? You've found it! Mathematicians examine an example before finding the sum of 16 equations, each of which involves one 2-digit addend and one...
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Thinking About Numbers from 1 to 20

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Help your kindergarteners discover new number-sense concepts and to compose and decompose numbers. Though the resource contains no procedural details, the assessment tool (which you can find in the "printer friendly version") has...
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Are You Sleeping?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Here is a measurement lesson focusing on length. Learners use their feet as the unit of measurement for furniture in the classroom and at home, and sketch the pieces of furniture they measured.
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Where Am I, and How Do I Get Where I am Going?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students describe geographical places through art, music, writing, and math. They compile information in booklets which may be published.
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Multiplying by 10

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this multiplying by ten worksheet, students solve 14 problems in which single digit numbers are multiplied by the number ten.
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Telling Time as an Everyday Use of Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
How can we estimate time? Have your young mathematicians make a clock. Then they compare and contrast types of clocks. They practice writing times in two different ways and make a book about telling time.
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Window Treatments for Energy Savings

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate energy-saving window treatments. In this environmental lesson, students research how energy-saving windows work by conducting an experiment using a thermometer and graphing data. Students identify why energy-saving...
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ExplorA-Pond:3rd Grade Shapes & Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students, using a map, drawing or aerial view of a pond, represent the shape of the pond using simple geometric shapes or fractions of those shapes. They identify the numerator and denominator in each fraction created.
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Tour + Workshop = DESIGN: Shape

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Ask elementary students to explore shapes in everyday objects. They will discuss the elements of design and describe the shapes they see in visual images. Students will then design and "build" a new 3D shape. Finally they will show and...
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Shifting Shapes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this patterns problem solving worksheet, students draw the 2 missing shapes in 3 sets of patterns. Students also respond to 1 short answer question.
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Quiz: What's Before, Between and After?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this before, between and after worksheet, students identify numbers in a sequence. They determine the smallest missing number, the largest, and the median. All numbers are comprised of two digits and are in a sequence of one. This...
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Equal Shmequal by Virginia Kroll

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read a book and complete exercises to explore the meaning of 'equals.' For this equal numbers lesson, students brainstorm the meaning of equals and read a story about the topic. Students use manipulatives to study balance and...
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Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students act out computation problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students act out an addition story and write an addition sentence for it. Students continue this activity and answer the provided questions.
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Counting Patterns - Count Forward By 100 Up To 1000

For Students 2nd
In this counting patterns activity, 2nd graders count forward by 100 to 1,000 by following the pattern in each of 3 tables. They fill in 24 boxes to complete the page.
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Addition Exercises

For Students K - 2nd
In this adding one worksheet, students add numbers in a two-column graph to find the sums by adding one to the numerals one to nine in sequence and observe the answer patterns. Students find eight sums.
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Marbles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students act out the start of the given problem. They then brainstorm for ways to solve the problem and share solutions to the problem by identifying and continuing a repeating number pattern.
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The Function Box

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students look around classroom and identify any patterns they see, describe patterns and explain why they are patterns, use pencil to demonstrate arithmetic patterns by tapping, practice predicting patterns by using Function Box, and...