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Place Value: A Place for Apples

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore number values by completing math worksheets. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and read a book about math called Apple Pigs. Students create number charts based on the...
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Number Sense

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences lesson, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
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Fraction Food Frenzy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
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Basic Operations with Decimals

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice skills adding and dividing decimals. They examine the help wanted ads and compute the hourly and weekly wages. They discuss the real life value of understanding the importance of decimals.
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Addition of Decimal Numbers and a Common Factor

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students use video clips to help them understand decimal addition and errors in decimal equations. In this decimal addition lesson, students watch and complete several videos about decimal addition. Students also complete two assessment...
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Math Mania

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
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Curated OER

Decimals: Collaborative Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value activity, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Pupils collaborate with...
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Let's Take a Trip!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Beanie Baby Bonanza

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders add and subtract decimals.  In this third grade mathematics instructional activity, 3rd graders are given an imaginary $100 to purchase five Beanie Babies.  Students determine which five they would like to...
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Which Pair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice solving equations adding decimals and integers. Using a worksheet, they identify which pair of numbers goes correctly with the problem. They review their answers and are graded based a rubric given to them.
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Operations with Decimal Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders demonstrate operations with decimal numbers. In this computation lesson, 6th graders play the game "Diabolical Decimals." The objects of this game is to construct the largest number after rolling a die five times. The...
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Book Title: You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the concepts of multiple digit addition and subtraction. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students read the book You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime and then discuss methods for solving a...
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Meter Marker Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. For this algebra lesson, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.
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EngageNY

Estimating Digits in a Quotient

For Students 6th Standards
Boiling down any division problem to a one-digit divisor problem sure makes estimation easy. The lesson shows how to estimate division problems by using place value understanding and basic arithmetic facts to simplify the division. Some...
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Mode, Median, and Mean

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners define mode, median and mean, and perform mathematical operations to determine these 3 terms. In this statistics/math lesson, students practice memory strategies to help distinguish between mode, median, and mean. Learners apply...
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Decimal Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this decimal addition and subtraction worksheet, learners use a computer program for initial instruction, then complete 22 problems with decimals.
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What a Square

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the painting "Old Man With A Gold Chain" by Rembrandt. They identify geometric shapes in the painting, measure these shapes and compare the relationships of these measurements.
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Adding Ten Tiles I

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students practice this problem that needs a certain amount of experimentation (trial and error) to get any answer at all. In the process they practice their basic number facts. However, to get the complete set of answers Students need to...
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Energy Choices

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students figure the best gas prices. In this math instructional activity, students add and multiply with decimals. Students complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...
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Integers and Fractions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform operations using positive and negative numbers as well as operations with fractions in various forms. They identify common decimals and their fraction equivalents while converting fractions to decimal form.
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The Function Box

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Tree Diagrams and Probability

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Aspiring statisticians create tree diagrams and figure probabilities of events based on those diagrams. They practice adding and multiplying fractions and explain complementary probabilities. Learners use computers activities to make...