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Twelve Days of Christmas--Prediction, Estimation, Addition, Table and Chart

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Scholars explore graphing. They will listen to and sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and estimate how many gifts were mentioned in the song. Then complete a data chart representing each gift given in the song. They also construct...
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"Pizza"rama With Fractions!!

For Teachers 3rd
Young mathematicians explore number values by utilizing food as a visual aide. They discuss the differences between halves, fourths, and eighths and how they are visually represented by a pizza. Then create their own pizza in class and...
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I Have a Magic Pot

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils will explore numbers rules. They will create a picture of their rule and exchange their paper with a classmate. The classmate works to figure out the rule. They then share with each other how they found the rule. Questions are...
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Rounding and Significant Digits

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Practice rounding numbers to a certain decimal by solving in-class problems. Learners will solve several multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems while rounding to a specific decimal. They will also check their work...
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Compare Nonstandard Units

For Students 3rd - 4th
Looking for a solving word problems using nonstandard units worksheet? This one's for you. Learners use paper clips, ones blocks, footsteps, and handprints to measure lengths. Students solve six problems.
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PPT
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Multiplication Expressions

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Multiplication can be expressed in many ways. This PowerPoint should help students decipher different algebraic expressions by including definitions, examples of word phrases, and placement rules of variables. The last four slides...
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Shodor Education Foundation

An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...
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Patterns

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore early algebra by participating in a pattern identification activity using a random assortment of different household materials. The class creates, completes, and analyzes different patterns with the help of leggos, buttons,...
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Perplexing Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Elementary and middle schoolers explore scatter plots. In this graphing lesson, pupils work in small groups and use jigsaw puzzles to develop a scatter plot. Younger students may develop a bar graph.
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PPT
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Addition and Subtraction Equations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For math teachers who are leading their charges into the world of algebra, this presentation may be useful. In it, learners are shown the basics of algebraic equations as they relate to addition and subtraction. The last slide challenges...
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Understanding Commutative and Associative Properties

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders investigate the commutative and associative properties. In this mathematics lesson, learners explore the difference between the commutative and associative properties, and practice solving problems using these two properties.
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How Alike Are We?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders find the range, mode, median, and mean for each of the data sets (height and shoe size). They discuss which measure of central tendency for each data set best represents the class and why. Students graph the shoe size and...
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Principles of Flight: Flying Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate ways to enhance an object's flying ability.  In this model construction lesson, students construct two paper airplanes, one of which is twice as big as the first.  Students compare and contrast the two separate...
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Math and Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Engage the class in exploring linear measurement and map scales. They work in groups to measure various distances in the classroom and convert measurements to other units as directed by the teacher. To access this Word document, click on...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pot of Gold Multiplication

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this pot of gold multiplication instructional activity, students problem solve twelve multiplication equations within each pot of gold. Students circle all of the pots with a sum of 42.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions [F]

For Students 4th - 5th
For this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, adding or subtracting fractions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Repeated Subtraction

For Students 1st - 3rd
Learners can find the difference using repeated subtraction. This set of 6 word problems encourages them to use repeated subtraction as the primary problem solving strategy.
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Measure Up!

For Teachers K - 4th
Discover ways to measure items without standard tools. For this measurements lesson, learners estimate how long certain objects are by measuring with a non-standard measuring tool. Students check their estimates with a ruler and share...
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Multiplying by 1000

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this multiplying by 1000 worksheet, learners solve twenty three equations utilizing the concept of multiplying by 1000. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Multiplication Puzzles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this multiplication puzzles worksheet, students type in the multiplications they would have to complete to do ten word problems. Students solve ten equations utilizing the concept of multiplication.
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Rally Table Decimal Writing

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this decimal writing worksheet, students write out twelve decimal worded statements on the lines provided for mastery when dealing with decimals.
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Play Battleship on Graph Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Who says learning can't be enjoyable? Your class will love identifying the x axis and y axis of a coordinate plane and plotting various points when it's dressed up in the guise of a Battleship game. Rather than sets of the actual game,...
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How to Use the Rules of Divisibility and Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Number patterns help your kids learn divisibility and estimation rules. This activity aims to strengthen their math fact memorization skills by presenting several rules they are expected to memorize through practice.
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Solving One-Step Equations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice solving one-step equations. In this one-step equation lesson plan, students examine the proper use of order of operations when solving for one variable and show that they are able to use inverse operations to solve...