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Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Bon Voyage Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the cost of throwing a party.  In this cost of throwing a party lesson, 6th graders have to throw a going away party for 2 exchange students given a $350 budget.  Students work in groups to determine...
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Buying a Car

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students complete the PLATO ¿¿ Educational Software instructional activity: Math Problem Solving: Car Costs to determine if he/she can afford to drive the car they are planning to buy.
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Multiplication Mania

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students multiply by one-digit whole numbers.
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"How Many Names for 100?"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work on the different possibilities of reaching the number 100. The class is divided into homogeneous groups for cooperative learning. The activity uses discussion questions to help with problem solving.
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Percent III

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This PowerPoint provides the steps needed to change a fraction into a percent. Each slide displays the steps in written details, along with an actual example of the problem. This PowerPoint is effective in introducing the steps of...
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Calculator

For Students 4th
In this mathematical calculations learning exercise, 4th graders complete 12 multiplication problems by using a calculator. Students also develop an estimate for these problems.
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Reinforcing Fractions Using a Fraction Calculator

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.
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Company is Coming

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students find a recipe for pancakes on the web then figure out how to half the recipe then figure how to make 3/4 of the pancakes.
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Eating on a Budget

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.
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Squirt

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
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King Henry Did What?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students convert between the different metric units after reading the Fairy Tale of King Henry. They measure various candies in a baggy using the width of their index finger. They record results to the nearest index finger width on a...
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Multiplicative Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the concepts related to the practice of multiplication facts. They look for number patterns in order to create an algorithm in order to find the correct sequencing of number patterning. The solutions are then...
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Fact Families

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.
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Area Model of Multiplication

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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Gearing Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice using ratios to solve real-world problems.
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Math Vocabulary Multiple Choice Words Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Review: Simplifying Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simplifying fractions instructional activity, students review how to simplify before multiplying fractions. Students respond to 4 multi-part questions that require them to simplify fractions prior to multiplying them.
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Math Vocabulary Decoding Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students use a letter key code to match match vocabulary words to their definitions. A reference web site it given for additional activities.
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Math Vocabulary Letter Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students match the math vocabulary definitions to the letter shapes. Students write in 8 words in the letter shapes.
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Going My Way (High School Math)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve uniform motion problems using formula d = rt.