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Virtual Field Trip/ Gasoline Cost

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a word problem to determine the cost of gasoline per mile of their virtual field trip. They determine the travel time and gasoline costs for two routes and record the information on a data sheet. They check their work...
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Mega Power Surge!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this division worksheet, students write the missing numbers in the division problems where the numbers are given and the missing numbers are in a number bank. Students complete 9 problems.
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Introducing the Concept: Percents

For Teachers 5th - 6th
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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Fraction Food Frenzy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Firefighter Allocation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Creating equations with one variable  to solve real-world-type problems is a key skill any algebra learner needs to master. Here the focus is on realizing that one can write the equation in different ways depending upon how one...
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Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore mathematics functions. For this functions lesson, 5th graders explore 1 and 2-step functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students also practice solving problems that their...
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Find the Value of Expressions Using the Order of Operations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students analyze multiple strategies of multiplication: clustering, area model, breaking apart/decomposing, etc. They create their own strategies to approaching multiplication problems and share them with their classmates. Discussion...
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Subtraction of Unlike Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this subtraction of unlike fractions worksheet, students show their work in provided spaces and solve a total of 4 division problems of unlike fractions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Savings

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the different ways to save money and the reasons for doing so. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numberrs, fractions, decimals, and/or percents, mixed numbers) to solve...
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Making It All Add Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use technology resources for problem solving. They complete math problems or integrated science problems dealing with math concepts using an online calculator.
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Making Choices

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine that limited resources require choices. They study the basic concept of a budget and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percents, mixed numbers) to...
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Partial Quotients

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the partial-quotients algorithm for finding the answer to a division problem.  In this partial quotients lesson, 5th graders demonstrate the process of division through a series of estimations....
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The Power of Ten: Building a Magnitude Model

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Add visual representation to teaching place value with a magnitude model. Using adding machine tape, pupils build a linear place value strip from 1 to 100.
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Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, after discussing story detail, make a list of information needed to solve a problem, convert units of time, and discuss the steps to convert units of time.
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The Four Operations of Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this decimal worksheet, learners solve a total of 23 decimal problems which include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals. Worksheet also includes decimal word problems.
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The Four Operations of Decimals: Worksheet 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this decimal worksheet, students solve 23 decimal problems using division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. Worksheet includes word problems.
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A Five-Step Plan for the Ohio Country and the Northwest Territory

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete five worksheets which correspond to the five problems the American government faced and the five solutions they instituted, accompany this lesson. They select and research one of the steps in this plan and write a...
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Filling the Glass (Water, Air, and Fractions)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this instructional activity has as much to do with...
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their problem solving skills. For this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.
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Liquid Killer

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore number sense applications and discuss strategies for multiplication and division using mental math. For cross-curricular purposes, they explore causes and effects of inequality and social injustice. Students explore...
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Simplify to Lowest Terms

For Students 4th - 5th
In this simplifying fractions worksheet, students solve a total of 5 problems, simplifying answers to lowest terms. Answers are included on page 2.
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Grade 5 Basic Math

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 math learning exercise, 5th graders answer a set of 22 multiple choice problem solving and estimation questions. Worksheet may be completed on-line and answers submitted.