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Doubles and Halves 3
Build mental math skills by teaching learners to double and half three-digit numbers. They start out by doubling one of seven double-digit numbers. Next, they discuss their strategy, and then practice doubling and halving 3-digit...
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Introduction to Magnets
Ask your class what they know about magnets, then take some time and explain basic magnetic properties. This presentation covers polarity, magnets in compasses, and magnetic force. It provides a quick hands-on exploration where kids...
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Introduction to Sculpture
Here is a series of questions intended to get kids thinking about what they need, what they have, what they like, and how the overall environment is changed when art is added. They consider the impact of sculptural art in their community...
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Using Known Facts to Multiply and Divide Mentally
Building strong mental-math skills requires learners to have a strong number sense. They practice multiplying two and three-digit numbers in their heads using estimation or approximation. They estimate or round each number and then...
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3's Times Tables
I love the visual layout of this slide show. In a cartoon style, the 3s times tables are reviewed. In each image a boy thinks up a 3s multiplication problem and a girl thinks up the answer. The last slide shows the teacher writing all...
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Probability Introduction
Introduce learners to probability through a vocabulary preview that covers words like impossible, likely, unlikely, and certain. After reviewing what probability is learners assess four sentences in relation to how likely they are to...
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Flash Fractions
The first few slides in this resource describe the parts of a fraction. Then, learners view various representations of a few given fractions. They complete an activity where they assess images to determine a specific part/whole...
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Decimals: Place Value
Tackle the concept of decimals and place value. Each of the four slides in this compact presentation displays a different aspect of place value as it relates to decimal numbers to the thousandths. Very simple, very clear, and comprehensive.
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Fraction Introduction
Introduce fractions as a part/whole relationship. The slides in this resource show whole objects, half objects, and then relate the images to their numeric equivalent. This is a simple and basic introduction that uses a variety of...
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Isosceles Triangles
In need of a fun way to define an isosceles triangle? This activity has learners fold a paper in half and then cut it to create an isosceles triangle. They determine the line of symmetry by folding the triangle in half and then use the...
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Unit 11 Year 5
Apparently unit 11 covers a range of topics related to problem solving, addition, and subtraction. This complete unit presentation is intended for use over a series of days or weeks. It contains numerous visual aids to accompany lessons...
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Recognizing and Extending Number Sequences
Kids work to recognize and extend number sequences. They determine the rule in order to find the missing number in each sequence given. They review the concept, practice finishing sequences with a calculator, and explain each rule.Â
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Multiples of 2, 5, and 10
Build number sense and make learning multiples a simple task with this helpful presentation. The multiples of two, five, and ten are represented first as number patterns. Learners will be able to construct rules based on what they see....
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Fractions Lesson 4
As this slide show explains, simplifying a fraction is very similar to finding an equivalent fraction. The process to simplify fractions is fully demonstrated and clearly explained, 15 practice problems are included.
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Mixed numbers and Improper Fractions
What do you get when you combine chocolate bars and math? The answer: A great lesson on improper fractions and mixed numbers! Learners discuss the differences between whole numbers and fractions, then use images of scored chocolate bars...
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The Happy Game: Famous African Americans
Ten questions about famous African-Americans are presented in this interactive presentation. If a question is answered correctly, "Happy," the smiley face, is happy; if it is answered incorrectly, he is sad and sick. "Happy" will keep...
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Counting by Grouping Objects
Kids can count to 100 by 2's, 5's, and 10's, it's called counting by grouping. They are presented with a variety of counting tasks, they count each set of objects by 10's, 2's and 5's then discuss which method was quickest. A challenge...
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Basic Math Skills Practice and Problem Solving
The intention of the slide-show is to provide learners with the opportunity to problems solve with a peer. They work through each problem provided and discuss their strategies. This is a great way to build foundational math and algebraic...
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Multiplication is Commutative
Your class knows about the commutative property of addition - now introduce them to the commutative property of multiplication. They review the concept, work through some examples, then try a few problems out on their own. One property...
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Money Place Value
Play this place value game with or with out the context of money. As your click-through the slides, numbers appear, learners use the numbers given to make the largest number to win. This game can be used to reinforce monetary value or...
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Solving Equations
How do you solve a problem when a symbol or letter is used in place of a missing number? Build algebraic reasoning and problem solving skills with this presentation that explains three methods for finding a missing variable. The guess...
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Money Problems: Pounds and Pence
Teaching youngsters how to handle money is a great way to bring math to life. This series of problems encourage learners to use problem solving strategies such as, underlining, and circling information to solve. Note: This resource was...
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Mixed Fraction Quiz
Quiz the class on their ability to correctly identify both mixed numbers and fractions. As this collection of slides progresses learners either shout out or raise their hands to correctly identify the mixed number or fraction shown. Each...
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Mental Math: 5 a Day
This is a really cool math resource! There are nineteen different slides containing five math problems each. They are intended to be used as daily math warm ups and address skills such as, addition, problem solving, missing addends, word...