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Division Word Problems Three- Version 1
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Blueberries for Sal
Students read the book "Blueberries for Sal" and complete various computation math activities with blueberries. In this computation lesson, students complete number sentences, play guessing games, and solve story problems using...
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Why can't We Use SSA to Prove Triangles Congruent?
Students investigate triangles and congruences. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
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Measuring to the Nearest Inch
Third graders use whole numbers and fractions to make connections between abstractions of the mathematical world and the real world. In this fractions and measurement lesson, 3rd graders identify, quantify groups , and measure distances....
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Rolling Marbles
Students develop and use problem solving strategies to mathematically solve a word problem involving marbles. They solve the first part of the problem together as a class, and in small groups solve and write a solution for the problem...
Fuel the Brain
Separating
Using simple subtraction, your class will understand how to separate information that is given for the solution.
College Board
Why We Use Theorem In Calculus
Young scholars read an article to explain the reasoning behind theorems. In this calculus lesson, students understand the underlying principles of theorems and how it helps them make sense of the problems. They know why they do what they...
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Add It Up
First graders engage in a lesson that gives the research basis for the use of manipulatives for the basic operations in mathematics. They use the variety of tools to solve basic problems. The lesson has valuable resource links for the...
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Counting 1-5
Students explore numbers by participating in basic counting activities. In this early math lesson, students identify the numbers between 1 and 5 and read several books that demonstrate early counting. Students practice counting to 5 on...
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Center Time
First graders recognize and represent mathematical relationships using symbols and use number sentences with operational symbols to solve problems. They complete various activities such as tug of war, monkeys on a vine, and hit and miss....
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Cutting Up in Class, Fractal Style
Students create three-dimension models demonstrating exponents, multiplying and dividing of fractions, and the use of repeating patterns in tessellations, mirror images, and tiling.
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Don't Eat the Crayons: Real-Life Multiplication
Third graders use items which come in sets to look for real-life multiples and write multiplication problems. This lesson plan assess the student's understanding of the meaning of multiplication using an array model and manipulatives.
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Even and Odd Numbers Closure Activity
Students practice the concept of mathematical closure as it relates to even and odd numbers. In this math lesson, students perform 4 different tasks to understand the number closure concept. Students identify, explain, predict,...
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Monkey Subtraction
Students listen to the book Five Little Monkeys Sitting In a Tree, identify written numbers 0-9 and the symbol for subtraction; students subtract two single digit numbers using manipulatives, and recite the corresponding number sentence.
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Rep Tiles
Third graders use pattern blocks of one shape at a time to try to create a similar shape. They compare the perimeter of the new figure with the perimeter of the original shape and look for a pattern. Students use the pattern to predict...
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Stories That Really Add Up
Students, in groups, develop math lessons for younger students that each stems from a popular student story. Group members individually develop lessons for other subject areas based on their group's story, creating interdisciplinary units.
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Ordering Fractions
Second graders use shapes to create various fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 2nd graders define a fraction, visit a website where they make fractions using various shapes, and use a fraction square set to create and name...
Ohio Department of Education
Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Doorbell Division
Students explore the concept of division using the book "When the Doorbell Rang." They listen to the book, role-play the dividing of the cookies from the story, and create their own story problem to solve using the stamp program from...
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Play Dough Number Sentences
First graders receive a can of play dough and form it into numbers to make addition problems. They also learn the proper format for an addition sentence from left to right. This is a great hands-on math lesson plan for young learners.
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Fraction Fun
Students define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...
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Edible Geometry
Students examine a chart that lists the main characteristics of polygons and 3 dimensional figures. They make examples of the polygons and figures using pretzels and gum drops showing how the gum drops are vertices and the pretzels are...
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Hands-On Equations
Use this instructional activity with the Hands-On Equations kit of manipulatives. Learners find the value of x in 5 equations, then check their answers. A great addition to your math lesson!
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Optimal and Sustainable: Renewable Energy Revamp
More than 100 cities around the world have shifted from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Scholars investigate a city wanting to make this switch, but needs help determining how to make the shift. Groups consider all options,...