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Squirt
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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Team Puzzles
Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.
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Two-Step Equations
Learners explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Learners view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
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Rational Expressions
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders simplify rational algebraic expressions by factoring and cancelling the common factors. The two page learning exercise contains instruction, worked examples, and three practice...
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Eating on a Budget
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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Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson plan very effectively demonstrates the concept of...
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Comparing Candy Bars
Eighth graders identify that a ratio is a comparison of two numbers and that a proportion is an equation that equates two ratios. They identify the extremes and means of proportions, as well as the product of the extremes equals the...
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Discovering the Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Eighth graders identify how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. They discuss their understanding of area and perimeter and how the two concepts are applied in the real world. Finally, 8th graders determine the...
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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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Simple Past-Positive Sentences #2
In this simple past tense instructional activity, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Zeros and Blackbirds
Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Soccer Math: Multiplying Fractions Game
This sports game challenges students to multiply fractions and put answers in simplest form. If their answers are correct, students get an opportunity to score a goal.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Multiplying Fractions
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of multiplying fractions. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Fractions
This site has an explanation of how to divide fractions by multiplying the reciprocal of the denominator. It explains why you invert and multiply! This site also contains links to numerous Math Forum sites pertaining to fractions,...
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Multiplying Fractions Millionaire Game
This Millionaire Game challenges students to multiply fractions and simplify answers to lowest terms.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Simple Fractions
This S.O.S. tutorial gives students a basic review of simple fractions. Follow the tutorial to refresh your skills involving simple fraction manipulations. Each section contains problems with links to the answers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions by fractions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers
Brush up on your math skills pertaining to multiplying fractions and whole numbers then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Intuition
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions and whole numbers intuition. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Equating an integer with a whole number for these purposes, this lesson explains how to multiply fractions by an integer. Provides problems and games to work on this skill.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplying Fractions
This lesson teaches students to multiply fractions with other fractions and reduce to the lowest terms. It also offers a learning game to provide practice.