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So Many Cats!

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book, So Many Cats, and discuss the number of cats in the story. They demonstrate simple addition problems using cat counters and a work mat in the shape of a house.
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Fall Apple Unit

For Teachers K
1. practice numeral recognition 1- 10 2. practice counting a set of concrete objects and match it to the corresponding numeral 3. identify a digital camera and learn to take a picture;The students will: 1. Listen to the book, "Ten Apples...
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Try Tessellation

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Most middle schoolers probably feel that quilting is at best an activity left to their grandmothers. This lesson uses the Zome modeling system to get them to realize how shapes in quilting are really tessellations and repeating patterns....
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Exploring Transformations with Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A page right out of the Holt Geometry book. Use a graphing calculator and graph paper to explore transformations with matrices.  
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Paws in Jobland Number Crunch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners analyze real life jobs that involve math. They discuss jobs where math is used, and explore how math is important in many areas and research some of these jobs in the book "Paws in Jobland." They complete a worksheet with four...
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Triangles and Things

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Young learners listen to the story book The Greedy Triangle as the teacher introduces new polygon shapes. They use geometric stencils to trace a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon, and an octogon onto a foldable notepad....
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Dollars and Cents Word Problems

For Students 1st - 2nd
Explore money math with these addition and subtraction word problems. Learners solve three scenarios, each of which is illustrated for visual learners. They use knowledge of different types of US currency to determine how much money is...
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What's The Story?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Teams of learners integrate reading, writing, math, social studies, and science in this simple, yet effective lesson. They work in groups in order to solve a ten-step problem which requires internet research, the use of a calculator, and...
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Numbers and Counting

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars explore the numbers one through five. Over a three week period, students visit centers in the room to investigate and perform hands-on activities with numbers. They trace numbers, write numbers in shaving cream, count...
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Interpreting Data from Birdfeeders

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
What kinds of birds live in your area? Read a book about birds to your learners and explore their feeding patterns. Charts and graphs are provided in this three page packet, but consider assigning the basic questions if using with young...
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice comparing and ordering fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, students examine a decimal place value chart compared to a whole number place value chart. They...
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Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders write word problems and research the uses of multiplication. They start off by taking a pre-test on multiplication and then read the book, Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar. They make up word problems to go with their...
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Broken Calculator Task 2

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Start a class discussion around problem solving. This super short, simple presentation, tells children that their calculator is broken, then asks them to solve a single subtraction problem. They solve the problem and discuss the...
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I Can Name Them All!

For Students K - 2nd
Six 3-D shapes are featured in this figure-recognition book template. As they create a "My 3-D Shapes Book," young scholars place shapes on the appropriate pages, which already have text indicating the shape and its color. Although it is...
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Multiplication Sequences, Multiplying with Exponents

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students practice making six multiplication sequences. Students write an explanation of four sequences. Students also practice multiplying with exponents by completing twenty problems.
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Dominos As Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the concept of using fractions in a variety of different contexts. They participate in a hands on activity in the stead of book work. The goal is to get them acquainted with the use of fractions using mental math...
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More or Less Pigs in the Pen

For Teachers K
Kindergarteners practice basic addition and subtraction. In this math lesson, students sing a song about pigs on a farm to help them understand the concept of adding and subtracting things together. Some excellent extension activities...
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Tell Time to the Nearest Half-hour and Relate to Events

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Youngsters examine how to tell time to the nearest half-hour. They discuss why people wear watches, listen to the book "What Time Is It?" by Sheila Keenan, view examples on a model clock, and complete a worksheet with the teacher.
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Sensational Symmetry

For Teachers K - 12th
Stdents create symmetrical designs by cutting folded paper in this cross-curricular lesson for the Math and Art classsroom. The lesson is adaptable for any grade or ability level.
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Line Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are read a book and discuss what is meant by different fractions. Using the internet, they practice converting fractions into decimals. In groups, they create their own line fraction after watching a demonstration by the teacher.
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Using Simple Equations To Solve Word Problems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students learn to read a word problem, write an equation, solve for the variable and write and label the answer. There are examples given at the top of the page although directions tell students to "use...
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Using Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math and language arts worksheet, students solve 5 -part math problems which are written in word form. These simple math problems need to have their answers expressed in word form as well. Example: Ten plus two, add fifteen, add...
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Confusing Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Eight number lines are given, and math scholars need to place the given decimal numbers on the fraction line as accurately as possible. Each number line shows a different span of numbers. Consider having learners go through it the first...
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Everyday Mathematics: Multiples of 10

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this multiples of 10 worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they learn to use multiples of 10 to help them with division and then try the 2 extra practice activities.

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