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Triangular Numbers
Learners are introduced to the problem and brainstorm ideas for approaching the problem and keeping track of what has been done. They work in pairs and share their answers, explaining their reasoning.
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Linear Graphs and Patterns
Fifth graders find pairs of whole number co-ordinates and use them to draw graphs in problem contexts. They find and interpret the all meaningful pairs of whole number co-ordinates from graphs.
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Too Many Tens
Students practice grouping in different ways by putting numbers up to 1,000 in the correct place value. In this place value lesson plan, students estimate items in a jar and then count them out by grouping them by 10s.
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Color Code Writing
Students practice color coding in their writing. In this writing lesson, students work on a new technique to help with them with their formation of letters and numbers.
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Grids
Take your study of coordinates online! Groups of students complete an online graphing introduction, plotting the points of virtual objects. A worksheet is included for extra practice.
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Random Statistics
Seventh and eighth graders solve and complete 20 various types of short answer problems. First, they write a brief description of themselves including those as stated. Then, learners categorize the type of sampling used in various...
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Manu's Song
Fourth graders observed the following pattern: snap, clap, snap, clap....Join my pattern when you know how it goes. After the all the students can follow the pattern ask them if they can use counters (2 colors) to show the pattern.
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Houses
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
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Lagoon Lake
Learners develop skill in using co-ordinates. Up to eight cardinal points of the compass are used making this a useful activity in simple map and grid work. They utilize educational software to gain practice.
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Where Should You Turn?
Fourth graders complete activities to study decimal numbers. In this decimal numbers lesson, 4th graders study decimal numbers to express numbers less than one and intervals. Students complete map and location activities to study the...
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Color Code Writing
Young scholars form letters and numbers using a technique called color code writing.
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Decreasing Differences
Students identify and interpret the pattern within a set of numbers using words. Then they write rules in words using complete sentences. Students also highlight two similar sequences with the same difference in order to get the first...
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One-to-one Correspondence
Students count and keep track of objects using one-to-one correspondence. By moving, touching and pointing to objects they organize counting to determine the number in a set accurately. This helps students to practice the skill of...
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Fractions in Words
In this fractions worksheet, learners write a set of 9 given fractions in words. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Count and Color Kittens
In this early childhood counting and coloring worksheet, learners color the picture according to the instructions and then count and record the number of kittens in the picture. This task is ideal for beginning counters and readers.
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Comprehension Through The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Students sequence seven events from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by matching the correct event with the day of the week. They recall details from the story as they unscramble words on a worksheet.
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The Gingerbread Man - Cutting in Half
Students use the gingerbread man that they made earlier in the day. They demonstrate how to cut the gingerbread man in half, leaving two fair shares or two pieces the same. The gingerbread man pattern is imbedded in an attached file in...
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Commutative Property
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property instructional activity, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property....
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I Love a Parade
Students receive a worksheet that describes a parade. They tell what the 10th item in the parade will be. Students draw the parade, and tell the pattern they see using letters. Students design their own parade with the same pattern. They...
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Grids and Coordinates
In this grids activity, students learn about grids, or coordinate plants, axes, coordinates, plotting and ordered pairs. They then complete the 5 questions using what they learned. The answers are on the last page.
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Millennium Bridge
Learners read and plot coordinates in all four quadrants and state where a shape will be after translation. They explore the concept of translation using a a four quadrant grid of the of River Tyne running through all 4 quads. In...
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Straight Line Graphs
Students discover certain equations produce straight lines. In this graphing lesson, students draw axis and problem solve to find coordinates to graph.
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Toothpick squares
Students state the general rule for a practical situation. They describe a continuing pattern. They use toothpicks to help visualize the problem and answer it correctly.
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Cups and Cubes
Third graders explore the use of cups and counters as a model to analyze the effects of operations. They create and use a rule to create a sequential pattern and use cups and cubes to model the relationship.