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Fraction Models
Third graders make models of fractions and mixed numbers. Using fraction strips and drawing pictures, 3rd graders develop conceptual understanding of the equivalent forms. Students use the number line to represent and compare...
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Mean, Median, and Mode
Fifth graders compute the mean, median, and mode of sets of numbers.
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Fraction Action
Students create fractions using strips of paper and then compare the fractions.
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Exploring Roman Numerals
Learners construct their own knowledge of Roman numerals by using a Roman numeral calculator on their handhelds. They review the values of Roman numerals. Students explain patterns in Roman numerals, compare and contrast Roman numerals...
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In a Galaxy Far, Far, Far Away
Sixth graders compare distances between objects in the solar system. They investigate how light years are measured and when using them to measure how distances compare with one another. They write an essay exploring the possibility of...
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Millions, Billions, Trillions
Students use real-world data to compare the relative sizes of millions and billions, and exponential growth. They use the salaries of famous people such as, Michael Jordan and Bill Gates to understand this math concept.
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Counting by Making Groups
First graders represent, compare, and order numbers. In this counting skills lesson, 1st graders use manipulatives to demonstrate one-to-one correspondence and to represent numbers. This lesson includes a teacher script to guide the lesson.
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Ratios
Middle schoolers identify ratios to compare quantities and understand proportions. In this math lesson plan, students work in groups and use facts from the Holocaust to calculate ratios and percentages.
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I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!
Young scholars explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson plan, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Young...
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Oral Language in Mathematics
Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...
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The Gingerbread Man
In this unit students use the traditional tale of the gingerbread man as a context for ordering and comparing lengths. They compare the length of two objects directly, order three or more objects by length and select objects that are...
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Patterns in Nature
Students learn about artist Larry Schulte and view examples of his work. They create addition sentence for the first seven numbers of the fibonacci sequence and use unifix cubes to build that sentences. Students color and create three...
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Bringing Statistics Alive
Students compute mean, median and mode and compare mean, median and mode to a real-world application to identify their practical uses. They apply mean, median and mode to real-world statistical data. Finally, students organize data into...
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Approximating Measures
Fourth graders complete a worksheet about approximate measurements. In this lesson on approximation, 4th graders compare the wingspan of a given bird to the wingspan of other birds and classroom objects.
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy
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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Beginning Fractions Lesson
Second graders practice representing fractions in number and picture form. They compare fractions with similiar denominators. They use a piece of paper to visualize the fraction.
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Finding Mean, Mode and Median in the Computer Lab
Pupils create spreadsheets which will display and figure mean, median, and mode of a set of numbers.
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Finding Fractional Parts Using an Area Model
Students explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Students complete a division...
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Marvelous Mathematics
Students make a table on the computer, but create fractions and equivalent fractions through the use of color. They are able to manipulate fractions in order to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of whole number that is broken...
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Trains
Learners compare the lengths of the train through calculation. This calculation can be done by knowing the values of the rods. Students use problem solving to get the answer to the problem before them.
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Dubious Adoption Data
Pupils analyze a graph from the New York City Administration for Children's Services that shows a significant increase in New York City adoptions after ACS was founded. They determine whether the graph supports ACS' claims and whether...
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Exploring Gender Bias in the Workplace
Students investigate gender bias in the work place. In this secondary mathematics lesson, students gather research on the current statistics about a profession which focuses on the female//male ratios and the pay scale of the...
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Where In the World Are We?
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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Scientific Notation
Sixth graders are introduced to and practice the concept of scientific notation. Following a brief description of scientific notation and a demonstration of how to convert numbers to scientific notation, 6th graders practice writing...