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Tear + Net = Gross

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find the net weight of a grocery item by weighing it with the tear. In this weight measurement lesson plan, 2nd graders bring in cans of food and watch a video about weight measurement. Students review the meanings of...
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The Take-Awar Bar 1

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use an Internet tool, "The Take-Away Bar" to solve subtraction problems by breaking them into parts. They write and solve comparison problems. Students make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers. They use...
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Dinosaur Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars read How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals and solve math problems.  In this dinosaur math instructional activity, students write a math story to go with the dinosaur story.  Young scholars discuss the...
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Something's Hiding!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice finding out how many tens and ones blocks are hidden from a given total. They mentally perform calculations involving addition and subtraction to explain the meaning of the digits in two to three digit whole numbers.
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Partial Quotients

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the partial-quotients algorithm for finding the answer to a division problem.  For this partial quotients lesson, 5th graders demonstrate the process of division through a series of estimations....
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Fact Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create "fact families" using digital pictures of their classmates and knowledge of basic math concepts (subtraction and addition) in this technology-based math instructional activity intended for use in the early-elementary...
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Regrouping Ten Ones for One Ten

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore regrouping. In this hands-on math place value lesson, students construct models using connecting cubes and place value mats to solve simple addition problems that require regrouping.
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Study Buddies: Elapsed Time

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to solve a problem about elapsed time. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Area Code Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students solve math problems based on a U.S. area code map.
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Let's Take a Trip!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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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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Study Buddies: Counting Back Tens and Ones

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a problem in which they must subtract by counting back by tens and ones. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus lesson, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this lesson.
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Variables and Open Sentences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the purpose of variables and identify the missing variable in open sentences. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, complete a worksheet as a class, and independently complete another worksheet. ...
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Nouns and Verbs and Proper Nouns, Oh My!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify nouns and verbs in written communication. They distinguish between between nouns, proper nouns, and verbs. Students discuss the difference between these parts of speech. In partners, 2nd graders write a sentences...
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Adjusting the Quotient

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division lesson, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient. They adjust the...
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Jack Math Scramble

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice throwing and catching jacks to improve their hand-eye coordination. In groups, they participate in a variety of games in which they use the jacks to improve their problem solving skills. To end the lesson, they pick up...
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Addition Relay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in pairs, use a bag of counters which can be dried beans, squares of papers, etc.
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Two Variables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this two variables worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different word problems. First, they determine two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the number of coins a person has given the information. They also determine...
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Two By One Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use base-ten blocks to find products of two-digits by one-digit by making a model of the problem. They complete a worksheet by multiplying 2-digits by 1-digit with regrouping. They may use the base-ten blocks if needed.
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Examining Estimation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use estimation and pencil-paper calculations to help Jack and his mother solve a variety of life problems. They solve problems using various math operations, i.e., addition, subtraction, and measurement.
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Mathematics: Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore how to apply the commutative property and the rules of divisibility. They examine the difference between prime and composite numbers.
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Review of Significant Digits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this significant digits worksheet, high schoolers review the rules for performing calculations with significant digits. Students then express answers with the correct number of significant digits. This worksheet has 3 short answers...