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Fractions in Action
Investigate equivalent fractions with your class. They compare and order fractions. Then they work cooperatively in groups to experiment and problem solve with fractions using a game format. Multiple resources are provided.
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Multiplying Decimal Numbers: Using Zeros as Placeholders
Explore decimals with upper graders. They solve problems from their textbook involving decimal multiplication. Afterward, as a class, they check their answers by comparing them to those projected with an overhead projector.
Curated OER
Napier's Rods
Young mathematicians explore the concept of multiplication using Napier's Rods. They use Popsicle sticks to create a 3D model of Napier's Rods. Pupils multiply multiple digit numbers using Napier's Rods.
Noyce Foundation
Cat Food
Determine the right mix of cans of cat food. The resource consists of an assessment task to determine the cost to feed two cats for a specific number of days and requires scholars to interpret remainders within a context. The resource...
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Easy Addition
Learnes practice an alternate way of carrying when doing addition. In this addition lesson plan, everyone applies an alternate algorithm when they need to carry when adding. They work from left to right instead of starting in the ones...
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Real Numbers in the Real World
Delve into the concept of operating on the set of real numbers! In this operating with the set of real numbers instructional activity, pupils perform order of operations on the set of real numbers using a calculator.
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Exponential Expressions - Perfect Squares, Square Roots
Color tiles are used to model perfect squares. Alone or in pairs, middle schoolers will find patterns. Afterward, the relationship between perfect squares and roots will be discussed as a whole class.
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Single Operations with Whole Numbers
Sixth graders play the game ArithmAttack, they complete as many single operations as possible in 60 seconds. They go to the Mathfrog website and select ArithmAttack. Students select their high number as 12 and their low number as 0. They...
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Multiplication by 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001
Sixth graders play the game 'Powerama 6M,' where they multiply whole numbers by 0.1, 0.001, and 0.001. They go to the Mathfrog website and select 'Powerama 6M'. Students input an answer and then select the check answer button. If an...
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Multiplying Decimals
Students examine how to multiply decimals. The teacher goes through the lecture telling the students how exactly the answer the problems correctly. The lesson discusses how to use the zero as a placeholder and how to multiply decimals by...
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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Division with decimals is explained using prior knowledge of powers of 10 and how to convert both sides of a division problem using this knowledge. The class works together through reading and setting up an equation for a word problem....
MLC
Fractions Packet
Your fifth graders will appreciate the simple, direct explanations, examples, and practice exercises in this well-organized unit on fractions. Beginning with an introduction to fractions, the packet flows smoothly through the fraction...
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes
Students convert metric units of length, specifically meters, centimeters, and millimeters. In this lesson of converting measurements, students participate in various games which require them to put the measurements in order or convert...
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The Multiplier (larger 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Students utilize number sense applications to multiply two digit numbers. They use "The Multiplier" and Internet source to partition and solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplications. Students describe how to solve 2-digit by 1-digit...
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The Multiplier (origin of the algorithm)
Students explore basic algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They use models to demonstrate solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication. Students demonstrate vertical formats to solve multiplication problems.
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Incredible Integers!
There are three parts to this lesson on integers. In the first, learners explore positive and negative numbers on an actual painter's tape number line and by playing a "Hot Seat" game. In part two, they view a BrainPop video and work...
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Operations with Decimals
Teach your learners to solve word problems. They will review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimals. Then they solve multiple problems.
Math Mammoth
Special Products
In this math activity, middle schoolers write a four-part expression for the area of the whole rectangle and simplify it. They also practice multiplying the binomials.
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Pea+Nut = Math
Students utilize peanuts to practice fractions. In this math model lesson, students solve multiplication problems and fractions with real peanuts. Students use drawing software to graph data from the math equations.
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Division by Fractions (Part Two)
Investigate division through the use of array models. The lesson focuses on using area models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Learners evaluate the usefulness and limitations of the two array models.
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Drop it or not?
Learners explore fractions. In this fraction lesson, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
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Factors
Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.
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Square Numbers Closure Activity
Students discuss square numbers. In this math lesson, students find square numbers and support their answers. Students find sums and products that are square numbers.
Math Mammoth
Money and Change
In this consumer math instructional activity, students estimate and then multiply the given money amounts. Students also practice finding change. There are seven problems to complete.