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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Comparing Sets

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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The School Store

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars choose between the operations of addition or subtraction to solve a real life problem. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students make a chart of items sold in the school store. Young scholars then work in teams to...
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Curated OER

Number Base Clocks

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students investigate place value in base ten. In this number sense lesson plan, students participate in an online lesson plan at www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NumberBaseClocks and demonstrate how to convert numbers from base...
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Curated OER

Two-Digit Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify two-digit numbers, and solve two-digit subtraction problems.
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Curated OER

Casting Out Nines

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify division problems with no remainders. In this division lesson, students learn to decipher division problems using addition and subtraction to determine if the problem will contain a remainder.
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Curated OER

Popsicle Stick Regrouping Fun

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students demonstrate regrouping in subtraction. In this math computation lesson, students use popsicle sticks to practice the regrouping strategy. Students practice several examples of regrouping problems in small groups.
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Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Subtraction two-digit

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify two-digit numbers, learn value of giving, solve two-digit subtraction problems, and experience giving.
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Less is More: Subtraction in Action

For Teachers K - 4th
Students participate in group games to help review the concept of subtraction. During the games, they practice subtracting two-digit numbers and the concept of borrowing. They review their answers with the class and move on to...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve word problems using multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, 4th graders write and solve word problems using their prior knowledge of multiplication.
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Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders model multiplication problems using Unifix cubes. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division. They practice mental math...
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Two Digit Subtraction With Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math literacy worksheet, students practice solving problems while focusing on the skill of subtraction with the challenge of regrouping.
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EngageNY

Scientific Notation

For Students 8th Standards
Young mathematicians learn how scientific notation is meant to save time. Part 10, out of a series of 15, asks scholars to recognize the correct use of scientific notation and finish by adding and subtracting numbers using...
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Curated OER

Dividing by 3's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 
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Dividing by 4's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems on...
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Curated OER

Mystery Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here is an interesting "trick" your young mathematicians can perform. They are taught how to find any number's "digital root," by following a set of detailed instructions. The process works for any number, and is the type of math puzzle...
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Subtracting with Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders identify the techniques used to assist in subtracting multi-digit numbers. Students complete a subtraction worksheet and...
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Curated OER

Chart Trivia

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners practice addition and subtraction problems and answer questions using greater than and less than. They chart information to create a graph on the computer.
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NTTI

Putting Together Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Groups explore sets of 10 items in two varieties (i.e. 3 white buttons and 7 black ones, or 5 bears and 5 bunnies). They brainstorm about their objects, write math sentences to represent what they have, and report their discoveries...
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Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story in Reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students solve related addition and subtraction problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students use the book Ten Sly Piranhas by William Wise as the source of word problems for students to solve.
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Curated OER

Musical Math

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners play a game of mathematical musical chairs, moving from desk to desk solving addition and subtraction problems.
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Equal Additions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the relationships between numbers through the use of "equal addition" and "equal subtraction." Through the use of number sense, they are able to computer addition and subtraction problems mentally. Individually,...
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Curated OER

The Number Partner

For Teachers 1st
First graders study number pairs and identify number pairs that sum to numbers from 10 to 30. They use number pairs to solve addition and subtraction problems. They make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers.
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Dinosaur Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice vocabulary related to measurement, mathematics, and dinosaurs. Using the engaging topic of dinosaurs, learners will calculate various information about dinosaurs and use measurement vocabulary. They will also...