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Trail Mix
Fifth graders solve a math word problem using previous knowledge of fractions and basic addition in this short instructional activity for the 5th grade classroom. The instructional activity can be used as practice for state and national...
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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Teachers' Notes: Switch Gets Ready!
Students practice multiplication facts, answer simple math questions from two, five, and ten times-tables, explore concept of halves and quarters, complete worksheet containing range of shapes to make shape picture, and sort data and...
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Birthday Presents: How to Give and Receive
Students discuss giving and receiving presents at a birthday party. In this social skills instructional activity, students practice using manners when giving and receiving gifts. This instructional activity also has other...
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Equal Parts
Students practice "dividing into equal parts" and they make banana treats for the class.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Customary Units of Capacity - Problem Solving 12.3
Math majors need not only to be able to solve problems, but also apply the skills to real-world situations. On this learning exercise, they solve five problems in which they must convert units of capacity or liquid volume. Give this to...
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A is for Area, B is for Billion
Young scholars interact with math terminology in preparation for standardized assessment. In this math terminology and online storybook lesson, students create their own booklets of math terms based on each letter of the alphabet. Over...
NTTI
Hey Good Lookin', Whatchya Got Cookin'?
What better way to explore working with fractions then by using them when cooking? In this lesson, students use video, the Internet, and real world, hands-on learning activities to enhance their understanding of multiplying and dividing...
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Solving Problems With Fractional Notation And Mixed Numerals
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers. They apply the appropriate operation for the 16 word problems.
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Solving Problems with Fractional Notation and Mixed Numerals
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the word problems that involve fractions. They decide which operation is needed to answer each question.
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Tasty Mapping
Students create an edible map. In this civics and geography lesson, students research their town's features and local government. Students work in groups to design and create a physical map of their town based on research.
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Seeing Shapes
Young scholars discover different geometric shapes such as triangle, square, rectangle, and octagon. Students incorporate the use of technology by taking pictures of shapes around their school using a digital camera.
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Ratios and Proportions
Seventh graders explore the concept of ratios and proportions. In this ratios and proportions lesson, 7th graders work in groups to measure their heights and their arm span. Students compare their height to their arm span. Students make...