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Transportation Math
Students use mathematical operations to examine truck drivers and the math they use everyday. In this transportation math lesson, students read word problems that relate to transportation and the math needed to solve the word problems....
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Transportation Math
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. For this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Math: Party Time!
Twelfth graders discover how to calculate the total costs for a party. They determine the unit prices of food and supplies, the quantities needed, and complete a chart displaying their findings. Students calculate the costs per serving...
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Challenge: Vacation Plans-Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, learners use a chart of arrival and departure times to solve a set of 3 word problems. A reference web site is given for additional information.
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Brain Booster
In this daily math problem worksheet, students complete a hundreds board activity that uses a smiley face format on the board. Students solve the addition and subtraction problems to complete the board.
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Integer Computation-Rules
In this integers activity, students solve and complete 17 different problems that include using the integer computation-rules. First, they read the flow chart on the right and add their own examples to show that they comprehend each...
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Yummy Gummy Subtraction
Here is a quick 15 minute lesson intended to introduce subtraction. Learners count and subtract gummy bears to complete 5 problems. The lessons suggest that the gummy bears can be saved and used the next day, but gummy bears get gross...
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Building toward fluency
Here is a great learning task that focuses on the development of areas in computational fluency including strategies in mental math. Young learners are guided through a list of addition expressions that help them visually understand the...
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Learn to Earn When you Tend to Spend
Analyzing and understanding word problems is extremely important. Pupils learn that in money problems, earn usually means you add and spend usually means you subtract. They will solve a series of money-related word problems, label coins,...
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Counting Rabbits
You've heard of counting sheep, but what about counting rabbits? This is a fun way to approach data analysis with young mathematicians. Examining a chart, they see how many times James and his family saw rabbits in their yard over a...
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Study Buddies: Adding Three-Digit Numbers
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a story problem in which they must add three-digit numbers. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Calculating Arcs and Areas of Sectors of Circles
Going around in circles trying to find a resource on sectors of circles? Here is an activity where pupils first complete an assessment task to determine the areas and perimeters of sectors of circles. They then participate in an...
Illustrative Mathematics
Triangular Tables
Somewhat of a puzzle, this problem gets pre-algebra preteens to write an expression representing a seating chart using triangle-shaped tables. This single task is an applicable lesson for meeting sixth grade Common Core math standards....
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Handling Data: Probability, Tree Diagrams
Clean, but captivating, two online simulations demonstrate probability for middle schoolers. They can choose the number of coins and tosses and watch as the results pile up. They can choose from a variety of spinner types and the number...
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Graphs
For beginners to picture graphs this is the perfect resource. They analyze two bar graphs that break down data visually so scholars can actually count the number in each column. For the first, they fill in how many of each type of pet is...
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Exploring Geometry on the Sphere
In this geometry worksheet, students define important vocabulary dealing with circles. They measure cricles to the nearest degree. There are 11 word problems to be solved.
Illustrative Mathematics
Riding at a Constant Speed, Assessment Variation
Practice ratios and unit rates with tracking how long Lin took to ride her bike. Provided with different questions, your mathematicians can assemble their answers using a chart or setting up ratios. The activity is included in a set of...
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Graphing of Functions Using First and Second Derivatives
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using the first and second derivatives. They define the behavior of the function based on the derivative. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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KNWS chart
In this KNWS chart worksheet, students fill in the chart about what they know, what the problem asks, and what strategy they will use to solve the problem. Students fill in 4 spots on the chart.
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Estimate Sums and Differences
In this estimating sums and differences practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problem.
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Piggy Bank Math
Students practice solving money problems. In this counting coins instructional activity, students follow the outlined steps and use mixed operations to determine the coin combinations needed to solve a math word problem.
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Roman Numeral Math
Pupils solve math problems using Roman numerals. In this roman numerals activity, students use suggested websites to develop an understanding of Roman numerals and solve simple addition equations. Pupils create a chart of Roman numerals...
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Chart problems involving car defects and customer service departments
In this interactive worksheet, students solve two problems using the charts provided. Students must convey they are able to understand charts and how to read them.