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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Like Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students read and solve 5 story problems which involve fractions with like denominators. Some of the fractions are expressed in word form.
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Carrying to Tens

For Students 1st - 3rd
in this addition worksheet, students read about carrying tens, then complete 13 problems, circling cubes as directed and solving. A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.
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Thunderstorms

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the attraction between two different charges to investigate lightning in a thunderstorm. They complete an experiment and a worksheet.
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Where In the World Are We?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.
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Mental Arithmetic Sets 3 and 4

For Students 3rd
In this mental arithmetic activity, 3rd graders answer 20 short answer questions related to place value, addition, subtraction, and skip counting. 
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Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Comic Strip Creations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs from the newspaper. They create a math story problem, then create a comic strip using dialogue from words found in the newspaper.
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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Career Stories

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write and solve word problems related to career stories.
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Let's Go Consumer Shopping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders rotate through various centers designed to practice consumer math skills. They complete a task card at stations simulating consumer transactions that would take place at toy store, grocery store, restaurant or school store.
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Circumference of a Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference lesson, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference on their data...
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Nothing To It!

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the zero property of addition and subtraction through the creation of a class book. Includes an assessment sheet.
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Sweet Fraction Frenzy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and order fractions. In this comparing and ordering fractions instructional activity, 4th graders make fraction strips from construction paper but pretend that they are candy bars. They use the strips to compare...
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Multiplying Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this multiplying fractions learning exercise, students read about the process of multiplying fractions, examine some sample problems, and then solve 8 problems independently.
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Calculator

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the calculator utility function on a Macintosh computer.  In this calculation lesson plan, students launch the calculator feature and complete a problem solving worksheet.
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page learning exercise provides explanation and examples along with thirteen...
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Puzzling Perimeters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...
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Water Usage and Conservation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Simple Past-Positive Sentences #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple past tense worksheet, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
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Grade 3 Basic Math 1

For Students 3rd
In this grade 3 math worksheet, 3rd graders answer a set of 20 multiple choice questions covering a variety of grade 3 concepts. Answers may be submitted online.