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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers
Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
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The Multiplier (2-digit by 2-digit numbers)
Fourth graders Split a 2-digit number into tens and ones. They use The Multiplier to partition and solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications. They describe how to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications using a diagram.
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#9: Solving Equations (1 of 2)
Twelve very simple equations are presented for learners to solve. What is the value of x? What is the value of n? Individuals apply operations to find the answers. You will find the final answers by clicking on the appropriate box at the...
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Solving Equations with Two-Stepping! (4 of 4)
Here are 12 two-step algebraic equations to be solved. The first problem is completed as an example to your class, but the remaining can be worked right on the page. An answer key is available by clicking on a small box at the top of the...
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#10: Solving Equations (2 of 2)
For this prealgebra activity, pupils perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division operations to solve for an unknown. There are 12 problems to be solved. Use this as a quiz to assess how well your class is grasping the...
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Rounding and Estimating
In this rounding and estimating worksheet, students solve 18 rounding and estimating problems. Students solve problems without a calculator.
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Multiplication Lesson Plan
Young scholars roll dice to come up with 1 digit numbers that they multiply together. In this multiplication lesson plan, students arrange piles of blocks and count them to complete problems.
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Comparing Sets
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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Spaghetti Measure
Students receive a copy of a "Spaghetti Measure" task sheet along with the scoring rubric. Students preview the task and the rubric prior to starting the task. tudeThey determine the circumference of a circle of spaghetti that will...
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Save Your Change
Students solve problems involving exponential, logarithmic, and scientific notations. Using calculators, students explore investment problems. They use a formula and logarithms to determine the years to earn a particular income, figure...
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Cutting the Wood
Students demonstrate and describe the effect of multiplying or dividing by a fraction less than or greater than one. They create and explain a variety of equivalent ratios that represent a given situation. Students draw a picture of...
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River Width
Students determine the level of accuracy needed for computations involving measurements and irrational numbers. They use the correct number of digits in computation to achieve an appropriate unit or level of accuracy when solving...
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Fuel Saving
Students explore the problem of percentages. Students find a given fraction or percentage of a quantity. Students devise and use problem solving strategies on problems explored.
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Circles and Clocks, Shapes and Time
Students work in groups to research clocks and practice telling time. In this telling time instructional activity, students use the computer program ProQuest to study circles, including radius and diameter, and practice drawing circles...
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Best Guesser
Fifth graders develop strategies for estimating ages, and illustrate results by graphing and interpreting scatter plots to compare x and y coordinates.
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Pythagorean Theorem Investigation
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and practice applying the theorem to various triangles. Finally, in the next lesson in the sequence, 8th graders create a song or a story to help them remember the Pythagorean Theorem.
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How Cool Is Your Environment?
Pupils study the formulas for calculating heat energy and how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. They apply the formulas on a worksheet.
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Graph and Compare the Adventure's Temperature Vs. Local Temperature
Learners explore the concept graphing data. In this graphing data lesson, students use weather data from their local weather and some other city and graph them. Learners plot the local weather vs. another city. Students record...
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Investment Plans
Students explore investment plans. They write the explicit and recursive forms of the sequence of an investment and compare the amount to the continuously compounded interest formula for the same time period, interest and principal....
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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Concrete Canoes
Students explore and analyze the relationship of buoyancy and displacement needed to make an object float. They examine various boat designs, then design and build clay and aluminum boats that hold a cargo of marbles.
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Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: A Sweet Story
In this Max's Math Adventure, estimate pieces of candy with Max, Ruthie, and Pop. Features include a teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.
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Aaa Math: Estimation
Improve your estimation and rounding skills with these interactive games that are challenging and fun. Excellent skills practice for rounding, estimating sums and differences, and front-end estimation. Links to lesson plans, teacher...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Estimate the Quotient [Pdf]
This activitiy asks students to randomly select a one-digit divisor and a three-digit dividend and estimate the quotient mentally. Students must then explain why they believe their estimate is accurate.