Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Growth, Variation 2
A twist on the first variation of the growth task, this task poses an argument on two explanations of which snake grew more, based on the idea that two is a larger part of six rather than 10.
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Growth, Variation 1
Young mathematicians compare the growth of two snake lengths in feet over one year in a straightforward word-problem task.
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Problem Solving: Compare Data Sets
There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this instructional activity on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to...
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Difference In Time
For this time worksheet, students write down the time and compare the difference in time between the two clock faces. Students complete 6 time problems.
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Go to Sleep, Gecko
Use this multidisciplinary instructional activity to delve into these subjects: English language arts, math, science, drama, and character education. After reading, discussing, and making interpretations about Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A...
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Ordering Numbers Up To 2 Digits
In this ordering numbers worksheet, students complete three pages of problems pertaining to comparing or ordering numbers. Students write numbers that come before, between, or after a given number. Students also arrange lists of numbers...
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Radon Alert: Understanding Odds
In this radon alert: understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.
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Making Math More Fun
Trick young mathematicians into practicing their basic arithmetic with this extensive collection of fun math games. Whether you're teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, or even fractions, there is a...
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Play Dough Number Sentences
First graders receive a can of play dough and form it into numbers to make addition problems. They also learn the proper format for an addition sentence from left to right. This is a great hands-on math instructional activity for young...
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Solving Word Problems
In this finding the sums and differences for story problems worksheet, students add and subtract up to two-digits without regrouping. Students solve 6 problems.
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Problem Solving: Use a Graph: Problem Solving
In this bar graph worksheet, students read the word problem and use the bar graph to complete the problem solving questions for understand, plan, solve, and look back.
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The Coyote Population: Kansas Prairies
Students discover animal lifestyles by researching their ecosystem. In this animal statistics lesson, students research the geography of Kansas and discuss the reasons why wild animals survive in the open Kansas fields. Students complete...
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Partial Products
Third graders study partial-products algorithms. In this math lesson, 3rd graders use an algorithm to find the product of factors. Students discuss the relationships between multiplication and division.