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Place Value Lessons

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Students can learn about place value using interesting lessons, activities, and games.
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Twist and Check Times Tables

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this math worksheet, students look for the solutions to the multiplication tables and use the game cards to complete the problems.
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Calculating Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis activity, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
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Tic-Tac-Place Value

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore how to write, read, and identify three-digit numbers.
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Computers Can Only Add

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore using mathematics to solve problems in base two. After a teacher demonstration of using base two to write numbers. students model similar problems to explore the concept of number systems in different bases. To...
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Adding 4 Numbers

For Students 2nd
In this addition worksheet, 2nd graders find the missing number in 11 addition problems involving adding 4 single digit numbers together to get a specific sum.
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Math is Everywhere!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this everyday math skills pretest, learners answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
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Subtraction Relay

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students play a team subtraction game, subtracting two-digit numbers and using addition to check their subtraction. They solve subtraction problems at the board while the team solves the same problem in their seats.
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Not So Snappy 10

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) instructional activity, learners solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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I am the Greatest

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners participate in a game blending skill with chance to enhance students' understanding of the concept of place value. They explain that the value of a number increases when digits farthest to the left have greatest value.
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Musical Math

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students play a game of mathematical musical chairs, moving from desk to desk solving addition and subtraction problems.
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Phone Button Boggle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this phone button boggle learning exercise, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page learning exercise contains one problem.  Answers are provided.
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Jack Math Scramble

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice throwing and catching jacks to improve their hand-eye coordination. In groups, they participate in a variety of games in which they use the jacks to improve their problem solving skills. To end the lesson, they pick up...
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Place Value

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore number meanings and their relationship. Using place value clues and base-ten blocks, 5th graders build a models of numbers and determine their value. To reinforce number relationship, students participate in a...
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The 1 That Got Away

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars explore number properties. They using multilink blocks to explore doubling of the numbers and explore the patterns to investigate 2 to the power of n and how it is written. In addition, they usse the 100s board, number...
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Parts of a Computer

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students, after identifying the parts of a computer, and categorizing the parts by functions (input, output, process, and storage), explore how all the parts of a computer work together. They compare/contrast the differences between...
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Let's Play Ball

For Students 4th - 5th
In this probability worksheet, students read about a group of students who play six games of basketball and the results. Students solve 6 word problems about the basketball games.
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Dinosaur Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals and solve math problems.  In this dinosaur math lesson, students write a math story to go with the dinosaur story.  Students discuss the needed strategies. Students...
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Vitamin D and Me

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a graphic organizer showing the importance of Vitamin D intake. In this Vitamin D lesson, Students list problems with Vitamin D deficiency and create poster boards in small groups. Individually, students will create menus...
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Math Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, in teams, play Math Jeopardy against each other as a way to reinforce their skills.
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Hot Dog Stand: The Works

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners strengthen skills in mathematics, problem solving, and communication skills by working together in groups using "Hot Dog Stand: The Works" educational software.
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Aaa Math: Adding Three Digit Numbers

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read through this explanation of how to add three digit numbers. Use the online game to practice this skill. The game will keep running totals of your correct and incorrect answers. It will also show you a percent score of the correct...
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Number Nut: Carrying Like Addition

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use what you already know about addition to master this skill in multiplication. This lesson reviews the concept of carrying in multiplication. Detailed examples are provided along with interactive games to practice the skills learned....