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Real Number Sense

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders put each number they receive in the appropriate order in a number line or a number circle. In this numbers lesson plan, 5th graders develop number sense and manipulate the numbers in order.
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Using Circumference

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a activity that covers the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. The teacher covers relevant vocabulary with the students. They work in groups to measure objects and calculate the formula to find the...
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Finding the Probability

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the concept of probability. They use a clear objective that is a visual cue for what is required for the lesson plan. They apply the basic practices of probability to real life like situations.
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Budgeting 101

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify various sources of income and discern between needs and wants as they also learn to create a personal budget.  In this personal budget lesson, student understand financial scenarios as they relate to different ways...
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Dream Car Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect car cost comparison data from the "Car Wizard" web site to use as problem solving and for calculations related to math.
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Digit Game (all, Games)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students play a game after making digit cards.
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Coin Content

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars calculate ancient Greek coin values as compared to their weight, and equivalence in grain. They then determine their worth today. They convert metric to U.S. customary weight systems.
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Building a Body: Scale, Proportion, and Ratio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure, analyze, and compare the ancient Egyptian canon of proportions using a mummy, painted images, and photographs of people today.
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Metric Equivalents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a shortcut method to change one metric unit to another (Ex: kilometers to centimeters), by using a diagram which uses words students can relate and remember.
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Ordering Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students place fractions and decimals with unlike values in correct numerical order.
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Dewey and You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation using the library. They analyze about the history of books. Students incorporate the famous librarian Melvil Dewey. They tour the library with anticipation.
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Estimating for Accuracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the topic of estimation. Using various methods, they estimate and calculate the answers with the use of a calculator. They develop a practice to always estimate answers involving percentages and use a...
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Estimating Volumes Of Household Containers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a the estimation of volume for household containers and focus upon the usage of the metric system. They practice identifying the shapes that seem familiar and match shapes with quantities. Students interact with...
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Mixed Fraction Sequences

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students complete the mixed fractions that are sorted into a sequence. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that use the concept of scientific notation to write large numerical quantities.
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Calculating With Decimals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students perform the operations with decimals using a calculator to find the solutions. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
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Micropipette and the Metric System

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students practice measuring the correct volume using micropipette. In this biology lesson, students determine the correct micropipette tip to use when transferring fluid. They convert metric volume from one unit to another.
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TOPS Learning Systems

Top Science: Decimal Bounce [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
An activity where students learn the meanings of metric prefixes, and how to use them with decimal numbers and with different units of measurement.
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Queen's Printer for Ontario

Eworkshop.on.ca: Number Sense and Numeration, Grds 4 6: Decimal Numbers [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Volume 6 in a workshop Guide to Effective Instruction in Math outlines and illustrates instructional strategies for teaching decimal numbers and concepts to students in grades 4 through 6. Includes sample learning activities.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Fractions to Decimal Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This program and activity sheets allow teachers and students to explore both terminated and repeating decimal forms of any fraction (within limits). This version 1.0 allows for one conversion but can be rerun indefinitely.
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PBS

Pbs: Explore the Relationship Among Fractions, Decimal Notation, and Percents

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Cyberchase media gallery, a series of videos explores the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents, which can be used to represent the same values in different ways. In the accompanying classroom activity, students...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Fraction Decimal Challenge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students explore the meaning and purpose of equivalent fractions. They also practice writing fractions that meet a given criteria.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Fraction to Decimal Converter

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a handy little applet that lets you convert a fraction to a decimal or decimal to fraction. It can handle proper and improper fractions.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

Math Frogs: Ordering Decimals

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Test your knowledge of decimal amounts. Can you put the decimals in order from the least to the largest? This is a great place to practice!

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