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Fractions
Help mathematicians understand the term of as a signal for multiplication when it comes to fractions. They complete 48 practice problems finding various fractions of whole numbers. They'll come across 1/2, 1/3, 1/4,...
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Fraction of a Number
Whether you need a math drill or a comprehensive review, here is a great addition to any math lesson. After reviewing how to find fractions of whole numbers, pupils work on problems, such as 1/8 of 72 and 1/2 of 114. Use this activity as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Half of a Recipe
Kids love to cook! What is a better place to learn mixed numbers than with a recipe? It is up to learners to decide how they want to divide this recipe in half. They may choose to model the mixed number and then divide the model by two....
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Order of Operations
Young mathematicians analyze computation errors by three hypothetical learners. It begins with a scenario that presents an equation that includes addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction. According to the order of operations,...
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Balanced Equations
Help your math class understand variables. This activity is for a visual learner. They will use weights and a balance scale to show how the sides of an equation are equal. Worksheet is included.
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Recognizing Equivalent Fractions #2
Useful as a speed math test or a homework assignment, this resource on equivalent fractions is sure to challenge your young learners. Thirty pairs of fractions prompt pupils to fill in the missing numerators and denominators to make each...
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Patterns and Pentominoes
Students solve pentomino puzzles. In this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own....
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The Mathematician And The Archaeologist
Students decorate clay pots and destroy them in order to learn the techniques of modern-day archaeologists and practice mathematical measurements. This is an exciting lesson suitable for Social Studies, Math, Science, or Art classroom.
Illustrative Mathematics
Bake Sale
Put math into action with the real-life scenario of a bake sale. The participants at this bake sale are ready to divide their fresh-baked cookies into bags. It is up to your number crunchers to help decide how many cookies should go in...
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
The Shadow Knows: Student Worksheet
How can you measure the height of a tree or telephone pole with only a short measuring tape? It's not a problem when you start by measuring your shadow and your height to create a ratio to use with taller objects. Additional...
Illustrative Mathematics
Running a Mile
The single question in this activity has multiple ways to be solved. Two boys ran a mile. Their times were similar, except one time was a fraction of the other. Who ran faster? In demonstrating the answer to this problem, upper graders...
Doing Maths
Area of Various Shapes
Find the area of triangles, rectangles, and parallelograms using this metric worksheet.
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Anita's Way to Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Could you develop your own way to add fractions with unlike denominators? An in-depth task has scholars examine a fictional conversation between several people in which they discuss a method of adding fractions with unlike denominators....
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MathBoard
Do you want to practice arithmetic skills from simple addition facts, to cubes and square roots, to solving one-step equations? Here is a great app for practicing and learning everything from arithmetic practice using integers to solving...
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Fraction ÷ Whole Number (H)
Use this division worksheet to have your learners find the quotients to 10 problems in which they divide a fraction by a whole number. They work on horizontal problems.
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Fraction ÷ Whole Number (I)
Use this fraction and whole number division worksheet to have your learners sharpen their math skills as they solve 10 problems that require them to divide fractions by whole numbers.
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Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, learners read word problems, determine the mathematical operation necessary to solve the problem, and place their answer in the space provided. To complete the problems, students must divide, multiply,...
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Multiplication: Doubling and Halving
Intended for summer school, this unit review covers basic multiplication through doubling and halving, division, fraction to decimal conversion, and word problems involving decimal numbers. Use it to warm up the class, review concepts,...
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Quotient Mix-Up
In this quotient activity, learners write "correct" or "incorrect" beside a set of division problems, then use corresponding letters to solve a riddle, finding a "secret" to doing long division mentally.
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Finding the Fraction of a Whole Number
How does one turn a whole number into a fraction? It can be tricky business but fortunately this visual aid will help the process along. An explanation of the process and four example problems help your kids before they tackle seven...
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Order of Operations: multiplication and division
In this order of operations activity, students complete problems containing multiplication, and division. Students complete 10 problems.
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Grocery Store Problem Solving
Students use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. In this grocery math lesson, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Students investigate food types and the costs of processed versus raw foods....
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Introducing the Concept: Percents
Students explore the math concept of percents. In this percents lesson, students examine visual examples of the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Find the Value of Expressions Using the Order of Operations
Here is another great way to introduce order of operations using "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." Pre-determined small groups work cooperatively to solve expressions. Afterward, they write a journal entry to explain the steps they...