Virginia Department of Education
Analyzing and Interpreting Statistics
Use measures of variance to compare and analyze data sets. Pupils match histograms of data sets to their respective statistical measures. They then use calculated statistics to further analyze groups of data and use the results to make...
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Guest Teacher Plans (Grade 2)
Be prepared the next time you're in need of a substitute with a daily plan equipped with an assortment of activities covering subjects math, reading, word work, writing, and science.
Illustrative Mathematics
Measure Me!
How many unifix cubes tall are you? If you're not sure, then perform this math activity with your class and find out. Working in pairs, young mathematicians make measuring sticks out of unifix cubes in order to determine the length of...
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Decreasing and Increasing Fractions
Use this math lesson to help your fourth graders further their understanding of ordering fractions. After completing some whole-group activities together as a class, pairs of students play an online game which has them compare fractional...
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Bytes and File Sizes
A bite of bits. The first lesson in a unit of 15 introduces the class to the byte. Pupils learn about other standard units for measuring file sizes, develop an understanding of relative sizes and the kind of units used to measure...
Inside Mathematics
Functions
A function is like a machine that has an input and an output. Challenge scholars to look at the eight given points and determine the two functions that would fit four of the points each — one is linear and the other non-linear. The...
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Comparing Shamrock Numbers (A)
In this math worksheet, students analyze and compare the three numbers in each of 6 shamrocks. Students circle the greatest number in each shamrock. Numbers are between 50 and 100.
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Even and Odd Numbers
In this even and odd worksheet, learners cut out 20 pieces of mail and study the address. Students paste (or just sort) the mail according to whether it would be delivered to the even side of the road or the odd side. The directions are...
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Find Minimum and Maximum
In this math worksheet, students analyze 24 groups of 6 numbers each. Students write the minimum number and the maximum number in each set. There are no examples; it appears that students are to write the biggest and smallest numbers in...
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Introduction to Equivalent Fractions
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
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Study Buddies: Comparing and Ordering Decimals
In this math worksheet, learners will work with a coach to compare and order numbers with decimals to the hundredths place. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Mystery Number
Students explore numbers 1-100. In this cross curriculum literacy and numeration lesson, students listen to the book More or Less by Stuart J. Murphy. Students play a game with a partner in which they guess the "mystery number"...
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Fractions and Ribbons
Sixth graders explore using inverse operations to solve decimal and fraction problems. In this decimal and fraction lesson plan, 6th graders prepare ribbon for a part and need to cut it in equal lengths. Students analyze the problem.
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Exploring Data Sets and Statistics in Baseball
Students explore the concept data sets. In this data sets lesson, students find the 5 number summaries for salaries of teachers and compare them with 5 number summaries of professional baseball players. Students use box and...
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Color Me Large or Small Worksheet
Before handing out this number-value activity make sure you explain all directions clearly, as they may throw some students for a loop! Using starting numbers in a table, they first shade in all boxes with numbers smaller than that...
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.
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Greater Than/ Less Than (1)
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students solve 21 problems in which one or two digit numbers are compared. Students place the correct sign in each box: <, >, or =.
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Comparisons
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which two numbers below 10 are compared. Students mark whether the answer is greater than, equal to, or less than.
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Finding Fewer
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students solve 6 questions that require them to count sets of numbers and identify the sets that have fewer items in each pair.
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Place-Value Puzzle
In this place value activity, students solve 8 problems that require them to compare numbers and fill in the blanks with numbers that make the number sentences true.
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Greater Than, Less Than
In this comparing numbers practice worksheet, students use estimation to determine whether each of the 10 pairs of number sentences should be marked as greater than or less than.
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal to Ten
In this comparing numbers review instructional activity, students complete 100 number statements by adding greater than, less than, or equal to symbols.
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Math Skiils: Comparing Integers on a Number Line
Here is an attractive assignment that instructs learners how to compare more than one integer on a number line. After the lesson, three practice problems follow. They require learners to place integers on a number line and then order...
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Smaller Than One
Sixth graders practice converting a fraction into a decimal and a percent. They explain relationships among rational numbers. They order and compare whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers), and decimals using a variety of...