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Calculator Tricks: The Golden Prediction
Excite the class with a mathematical trick, a calculator, and a good number sense. They use the directions provided on each slide to make a list of numbers, use their calculator to divide, and find the golden mean. A little history on...
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Ordinal Numbers
Introduce ordinal numbers with this simple teaching tool. Young mathematicians trace numbers from 1 to 5. Then they circle the object in a row of 5 that represents the numerical place of the number they just traced. Example: Students...
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Count by 100s
In this counting by hundreds to problem solve worksheet, students count and write by hundreds in sequence, add a hundred, and model using flats and rods to solve six problems.
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Surface Area and Volume
Partners use materials to wrap three-dimensional objects to determine the formula for surface area. The groups use an orange to calculate the amount of peel it takes to completely cover the fruit. Using manipulatives, individuals then...
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Arc Length and Area of a Sector
What do skateboarding and baked goods have in common with math? You can use them to connect half-pipe ramps and cakes to arcs and sectors. Pupils compare the lengths of three different ramp options of a skate park. They calculate the...
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Fractions and Recipes
Learners, working with their parents in real world situations, calculate to complete three word problems associated with multiplying and dividing fractions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Toilet Roll
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a...
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Calculus
Everything you wanted to know about calculus—and more! The resource is a complete Calculus textbook with explanations, examples, and practice problems.
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How Many Triangles?
Something for young mathematicians to remember: the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third. Class members investigates the Triangle Inequality Theorem to find the relationship between the sides of a triangle. At the...
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Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, learners solve advanced problems based on geometric and arithmetic sequences, including the use of sigma notation. The five page worksheet contains forty-five problems. Answers are...
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Numbers on a Number Line and Math Patterns
In this number line instructional activity, students solve 25 problems in which values on a number line are calculated. Students also figure out math patterns and continue the sequence. This is an online activity that can be done on paper.
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Exploring Number Patterns
Seventh graders recognize number patterns. As a class, 7th graders discuss strategies for solving number patterns. Given a pattern, they determine the missing terms. They complete a pattern worksheet.
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Number Chart
In this numbering instructional activity, 3rd graders fill in missing numbers in the counting sequence. There are 41 blanks for students to fill in on the number chart.
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Number Chart 11: Skip Counting By 4
In this skip counting learning exercise, students fill in the missing numbers to complete the pattern. Students start with the number 4 and skip count up to 160. There are some clues provided.
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Number Chart 13: Skip Counting by 9
In this skip counting worksheet, 4th graders fill in the numbers to complete a pattern of skip counting by 9. Students begin with the number 5 and write the numbers as they skip count to 500.
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Patterns
Fifth graders investigate the use of patterns in a data set. The set is disolayed visually using cubes. This helps struggling students to see the quantity in order to make comparisons more effectively.
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Patterns and Geometric Representations
Students explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to determine...
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Counting from 1 to 10
In this recognizing number sequencing from one to ten worksheet, students observe numbers from one to ten, and use the example to fill in the missing numbers in sequence. Students solve ten problems.
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Skip Counting
In this math worksheet, students complete 6 number patterns in which students fill in the missing numbers while skip counting. The addition pattern is already indicated for students. All numbers on the page are between 1 and 35.
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Order O Order Two-Digit Numbers to 100
In this ordering numbers worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which the missing number in a sequence is filled in. Students use the number lines to determine the number what comes before, between or after.
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Continue Each Pattern
In this number pattern instructional activity, students solve 10 problems in which a sequence of 7 numbers is analyzed and the pattern determined. Students continue each pattern with the next two numbers.
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Look for Patterns
In this number pattern worksheet, 3rd graders focus on sequencing. Students must study the number chart and respond to 3 short answer questions about the patterns that are shown in the chart.
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How Many Ways Can You Count?
Youngsters chorally count to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s, and backwards from 20, using chip markers and a hundreds chart. Includes a printable chart and a teacher checklist for assessing mastery.
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The Exercise Fields
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.