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Practice Problems
Students will add positive and negative fractions and whole numbers. Fractions will have different denominators. Students will reduce answers to simplest form.
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The One
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders utilize counters or pennies to learn about the parts of a whole in 4 groups of 3 circles that equal 12 counters.
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Luxury Hotel
Give the most important people watching the Olympics a beautiful place to stay! Learners create a luxury hotel for the games using AppleWorks, fractions, and their knowledge of perimeter and area. The math lesson includes resource links...
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Part of A Whole Group
In this math worksheet, students find the fractions that represent the shapes in the pictures. The first square has an example for them to follow.
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Dividing into Two Parts — Halves
In this fractions activity, students divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.
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Sum of the Parts
Fifth graders build objects using various materials. They estimate the weight of the object using individual building pieces. Then they weigh the actual object and then tear it apart and weigh the pieces. They compare the two weights.
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Math: Football League Statistics
Young scholars examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.
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Math Homework: Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students complete true/false questions, find equivalent fractions and use order of operations to solve problems that included exponents.
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Open-Ended; Joining (Addition), Part-Part-Whole
Given a budget, a list of items to put in a treat bag, and how much each item costs might be a little difficult for your students at first. However, these are all going into a treat bag for Madeline's friends. What would your learners...
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Math 121 - Mixture Problems
In this mixture problem worksheet, learners read story problems, identify necessary information, and solve mixture problems using the mixture formula. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of...
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Hundreds, Part Two
In this hundreds activity, students write the hundreds, tens, and ones that make up a number using base 10 blocks. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
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Best lesson in the whole world!
Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka
Students explain everyday uses of numbers and relationships of numbers.
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Problem Solving with Diagrams, Part One
In this diagrams worksheet, students use diagrams to help them solve fraction word problems. Students complete 4 problems on this worksheet.
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Going Whole Hog
Students participate in a game in which they compare fractions and graph the fractions.
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Multiplying By Whole Tens
In this multiplying worksheet, students count by tens, write the rule for multiplying by ten, and then multiply numbers by ten. Examples and explanations are given prior to the exercise. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 30...
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Factor Samurai
Master composite and prime numbers with this fast-moving game. Using your sword, slice those composite numbers and watch them break up into factors. Slice again if those factors are composite. However, watch out for prime numbers,...
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Fraction Strips
Identify, compare, and order fractions with a hands-on learning tool. Fraction strips are a great way to help young mathematicians understand and visualize fraction values. The worksheet can be made into an activity in which pupils cut...
Heidi Songs
Zoo Animal Probability Graph
Capture the engagement of your young mathematicians with a collaborative graphing activity. Using a deck of zoo animal picture cards, students select a picture from the deck, record the chosen animal on a graph,...
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Basics of Probability
Give your middle schoolers a fighting chance at understanding probability. Offering numerous examples that clearly demonstrate basic probability concepts, this resource helps young mathematicians learn how to visualize the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Voting for Two, Variation 2
John won the election, but by how much more? Your learners will calculate how many votes each candidate received in order to determine the difference. Use with other lessons provided in the series to practice different variations of this...
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Pizza, Pizza
Fourth graders investigate the concept of fractions. A pizza is used as a metaphor and example of practice for students. They use the appropriate methods of dividing numbers from a whole and into the fractional parts. Then students...
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X-ray Spectroscopy and the Chemistry of Supernova Remnants
This link takes you to a comprehensive unit that delves into emission spectra and supernovas. There are four parts: How and where elements are created, electromagnetic radiation, spectroscopy, and the newest technology for studying our...
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Volcano Models
More than 80 percent of the earth's surface originated from volcanoes. The 16th lesson in a 20-part series introduces the shape and development of volcanoes. It begins with a demonstration using a balloon and flour to illustrate the...