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Making Cents of Division
Third graders use pennies as manipulatives to solve simple division problems. They create division number sentences to correspond with each exercise. This is a good, hands-on way to teach the concept of division.
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I Spy a Pattern-Kindergarten
Pupils copy, create, describe, and extend patterns with objects. They explore a variety of patterns through the use of manipulatives, sound, rhythms, songs and movement. Cooperative processes are used to encourage partner discussion.
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One Vs. One Hundred
Pupils explore the concept of place value. They differentiate between digits and their values as it related to addition and subtraction. Through the use of technology and manipulatives students investigate the place value of digits by...
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Combining Integers
Seventh graders explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. For this adding and subtracting integers lesson, 7th graders use white and red beans to demonstrate adding and subtracting integers. Students play an on-line game...
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Tangram Toil
Fifth graders find fractional parts of a whole. In this tangram lesson, 5th graders are given a tangram manipulative and must put the pieces together to form a square. Students determine the fractional value of each of the tangram...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students use special patterns and formulas to factor. They utilize algebra tiles as a hands-on method for gaining practice with trinomials.
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Triangle Inequality Theorem
Young scholars identify properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students create triangles using three different segments. They make conjectures and predictions.
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Linear-Quadratic Inequalities
Students graph linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students create graph with specific coordinate points. They use the Ti to visualise and differentiate between the two functions.
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The Function Elevator
Students solve and graph functions. In this precalculus lesson, students use piecewise function to relate real life scenarios. They analyze the graphs and identify the vertex and intercepts.
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Position and Piecewise Velocity
Students solve piecewise functions. In this precalculus lesson, students model real life scenarios using velocity and piecewise. They create velocity graphs and find the beginning and end position of an object.
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Fractions
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...
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Graph Theory
Students explore the concept of graph theory. In this graph theory lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that enforce graph theory. Students manipulate graph applets on the internet. Students create a graphical model of...
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Angles Lesson Plan
Students explore the relationship of angles as it relates to 2 and 3-D shapes. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between acute, obtuse, right, alternate interior, exterior and adjacent angles. They manipulate a math...
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Investigation - The Bakery Shop
Students participate in mathematical music and subtraction using their fingers when indicated in the song. In this music/math activity, students count their fingers and pretend their fingers are cookies. Students sing the song and...
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Point Graphs
Students experiment with point graphs. In this math activity, students are divided into groups and perform an experiment to see how high a ball bounces, recording their results on a point graph. Students then answer provided questions.
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Independent Investigation
Students classify objects. In this math lesson, students sort and classify objects based on their characteristics. Students identify characteristics of objects.
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Reviewing Money
Learners review the concepts on money. For this consumer math lesson, students review the vocabulary and value of each coin. Learners are shown coins and identify each one's name and value. Students take an included test on the value of...
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Counting to 10
Students count to 10 by using cheerios as manipulatives, identify numbers 1-10 by sight, and go to a website by using the Internet and computer keyboard (numeric) to answer questions (with help of teacher).
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Powers of Ten
Pupils make paper ten strips using graph paper. They add them together to depict the powers of ten.
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Magical Shapes
First graders practice manipulating shapes into different locations. They see that even though shapes may look different when they are moved into different locations, the shape remains the same with the same properties. They make...
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Equations and Systems of Equations
Students practice using algebra to be applied to real world situational problems. The key concepts of translation of language to algebraic expressions is covered. They also look in depth at relationships between different quantities.
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Fun with Patterns
Students identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.
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Buggy Patterns
First graders discuss the definition of patterns, and sing the song, Going Buggy, identifying patterns in the song. They create original patterns using bug counters and insect stickers.
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Double-Digit Addition with Regrouping
First graders recall place value system and double-digit addition, create and manipulate double-digit regrouping, and devise and identify ways to use regrouping.