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Five Minute Adding Frenzy (A)
In this five minute adding frenzy worksheet, students problem solve one hundred addition equations within five minutes by writing the sum of the column and row numbers in each space.
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Piggy Bank Math
In this math worksheet, students learn to count coins to show a certain amount of money. Students are asked to use an indicated number of coins to total an amount. There are 8 problems. Students make a chart to solve each.
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Five Minute Adding Frenzy (A)
In this five minute adding frenzy worksheet, learners problem solve four charts containing a hundred addition equations in each in less than five minutes for each one.
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Spring Doesn't Bug Me
Pupils make a ladybug art item using math vocabulary and measurements of circles. Ladybugs are made using a compass. Once the bug is complete, attach a previously-written Haiku to it.
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Cube Coloring Problem
Upper elementary and middle schoolers describe the various features of unit cubes, such as edges, corners, and faces. They also discuss how to represent measurements of a cube using exponents before engaging in various thinking and...
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Tim and Pat at the Store: Bar Graphs
Do you like candy? Tim and Pat go to the candy store every day after school. Can you use the chart to determine how much money they spend each day? Does one spend more than the other?
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Gold Rush California and its Diverse Population
Young scholars compare contemporary cultural differences with historical differences based on population percentage. For this cross-curriculum Gold Rush/math lesson, students analyze aspects of California's Gold Rush population and...
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The Case of the Mysterious Renters
Upper-elementary kids examine the water usage in their own home, then use that data to solve a case in which a landlady is trying to determine how many people are living in an apartment being rented. Combine math, scientific method, and...
Inside Mathematics
Conference Tables
Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and...
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Graphing Data
Seventh graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include various questions related to data on a graph. First, they create bar graphs to display the data given. Then, pupils determine the random sample of a population listing...
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Adding Tens
Given a hundred chart and several examples, learners practice adding 10s. They are given a number then use the chart to aid in adding 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. There are 25 problems to solve. Tip: Have learners color in all the tens prior...
Mathed Up!
Tallys and Charts
After watching a brief instructional video, young mathematicians are put to the test. By completing and reading frequency tables, tally charts, and bar graphs, individuals show their understanding of how to interpret data.
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Find Probability
In this probability instructional activity, 4th graders answer 6 word problems using a tally chart that contains the results of rolling a dice that has the names of western states on it. They find the median, write fractions that show...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning: Reteach
In this math tables instructional activity, students review the word problem to gain an understanding of the information in the table. Students then review the use of the model to solve the word problem. Students then use the same steps...
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Disappearing Points
For this problem solving worksheet, students complete a chart showing the scores of the players for two rounds and use the data to answer word problems. Students solve 17 problems.
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Caloric Burning Activities
Fourth graders use problem solving, decision making and basic math skills to calculate calories used during different activities. They determine the relation between food intake and activity. Students also figure out the activity,...
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Sixth Grade Mathematics Test
For this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders are tested on the mathematics skills. Students use problem solving strategies to work the given equations and situations.
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Soak It Up
Students role play where they assume the role of business executives who must decide which of three prototypes of paper towels would be the best buy for consumers. Students compare three products to determine the best value by using...
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Let the Rain Come Down!
Second graders construct a bar graph comparing local precipitation to that of the Yucatan. In this graphing lesson, 2nd graders will use conversions and problem solving strategies.
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Math Activity: "Snake"
Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a problem...
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Data Handling: Pictogram of Birds
In this pictograph problem solving activity, students analyze a pictograph of birds seen each day for a week. They use the information on the graph to solve 6 problems.
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Too Many Tulips
In this graphing information worksheet, students read 6 sentences and then fill in the chart with the appropriate information from the sentences.
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Scrabble Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are not provided.
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Cutting Expenses
Students explore budgeting. In this finance and math lesson, students brainstorm ways in which households could save money. Students view websites that give cost reducing ideas. Students complete an expense comparison chart and use the...