Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.

Investigate the relationship between addition and subtraction as scholars fill in these number sentences, each of which is missing a symbol. Is it a subtraction or addition equation? There are 20 of these to start, all written...

Students plan a trip.  In this trip planning lesson, students use a map to find where they would like to visit with a pretend family of 4. They get a specific amount of money and time and need to decide where they will stay and what...

Students construct a book to illustrate number concepts. They write their numbers on a sheet of paper. Students in grade 1 discuss counting to 100 by different numbers. Pupils in grades (2-4) write basic addition or subtraction story...

Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...

Learners read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.

Students identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs from the newspaper. They create a math story problem, then create a comic strip using dialogue from words found in the newspaper.

Students set up a classroom currency exchange and explore the idea of bartering to get what they want. They create a monetary unit that is based on fractions and multiples of a standard unit, and compare this system to the U.S. monetary...

Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.

Help your third graders become familiar with equivalent fractions for one-half by having them create a quilt. They will use triangles to create a quilt of equivalent fractions over a period of 6 days. As they create the quilt pieces they...

For this money worksheet, students complete a chart showing the value of money and how the amount of money could be written in words. Five examples are given. Fifteen more numbers can be added. Money amounts are given in pounds.

Students multiply by one-digit whole numbers.

Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

Fact Monster: Decimals is a learning module that focuses on digit placement. It also provides videos on how to add and subtract decimals and how to multiply and divide decimals.

Kids learn how to add and subtract decimals by lining up the decimal point on this website. The site has example math problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A video and practice questions on how to subtract decimal numbers using place-holding zeroes. [1:48]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A video and practice questions on how to subtract decimal numbers from the tens place to the thousandths decimal place. [0:47]

If you are looking for a website that explains and defines subtraction with decimals you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video walks you through an example of pulling out key words to know what operation to use when working with money word problems. The video models converting...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This mathematics resource is a video demonstrating addition with decimals to the thousandths place, followed by practice problems adding numbers with digits in the...

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Learn to add decimals by viewing simple steps and examples. Follow links to decimal worksheets, as well as steps for subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals.

In groups of two or three, learners decide on what to order at a pizza place given a set budget and a menu.