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Finding the Area of Polygons
Third graders are exposed to finding the area of polygons by decomposing figures and recomposing them into rectangles. This strategy allows children to expand on their prior knowledge of constructing shapes by rearranging parts into...
Savvas Learning
Multiplying By 2
In this multiplication worksheet, math masters solve 10 fill-in-the-blank problems using the strategy of doubling. Next, answer four questions in which they find a missing factor in a multiplication problem. Finally, they try their...
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Using Doubles
Bring this easy shortcut to your first grade addition lesson! By adding doubles (6+6, for example), and then adding or subtracting 1, kids learn how to solve simple addition problems with ease. This trick is especially helpful for...
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Fuel Efficiency
Looking for a real-world situation to practice converting units? In this problem, learners must change miles per gallon to liters per km (or vice versa) to determine which car gets better gas miileage. It is a relatively short problem,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding Common Denominators to Add
Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...
Education Development Center
Creating Data Sets from Statistical Measures
Explore the measures of central tendency through a challenging task. Given values for the mean, median, mode, and range, collaborative groups create a set of data that would produce those values. They then critique other answers and...
Virginia Department of Education
Logarithmic Modeling
Explore logarithms and logarithmic regression. Young mathematicians first learn about inverse functions and about the logarithm function family. They take their newfound knowledge to use logarithmic functions to model situations and...
Math Flix
Countdown Challenge: Equivalent Expressions
Young mathematicians solve and complete eight different problems that include writing several equivalent expressions. They determine the number of tiles required to border around a square pool of the given dimensions. This terrific...
Illustrative Mathematics
Designs
A resource that makes for excellent group work as students explore the area and perimeter of different complex designs made up of squares and circles. The commentary gives a clear definition of perimeter, but suggests that group members...
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KNWS chart
In this KNWS chart worksheet, students fill in the chart about what they know, what the problem asks, and what strategy they will use to solve the problem. Students fill in 4 spots on the chart.
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Annie's Gifts: comprehension skills
In this comprehension skills activity, students read the book Annie's Gifts and complete comprehension activities. Students complete 5 activities including problem/solution, setting, making predictions, making inferences, and...
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Brainstorming: A Strategy for Creative Productivity
In this brainstorming worksheet, students read directions on how to brainstorm with a group or as an individual. Students read 7 tips total.
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Brain Teasers
In this fraction story problem activity, students read the 6 story problems and write the answers on the lines provided. The problems all involve fractions.
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Mental Addition of 3 Numbers pg. 2
Mental math is a wonderful skill for students to hone. In this mental math addition worksheet, students apply addition fact family strategies to find the sum. Students solve 16 problems.
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Mental Addition of 3 numbers pg. 1
Mental math is a wonderful skill for students to hone. For this adding mentally worksheet, students solve three number addition problems. A total of sixteen problems are solved.
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Mental Math Strategies
In this mental math activity, students read an information box that explains how to use breaking apart or compensation to solve addition or subtraction problems. Students add or subtract using mental math in 8 examples.
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Grouping Three Times
In this addition practice worksheet, students solve 6 problems that require them to add 4-digit numbers to 3-digit numbers. Students identify the problems that required them to group 3 times and write and solve their own addition...
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Missing Digits
In this addition and subtraction skills activity, students solve 12 problems that require them to fill in the missing digits in 12 multiple digit addition problems.
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Counting Back by Tens
For this counting backwards worksheet, 2nd graders study and review a chart to assist them in solving 4 subtraction math problems.
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Not So Snappy 7
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems that focus upon using the number seven. They develop vocabulary and problem solving skills.
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Geometry Practice: Area of Polygons #8
In this area of polygons worksheet, students solve 7 short answer and multiple choice questions about area. Students find the area of triangles given base and height, or points in the coordinate plane.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Absolute Value Expressions
In this absolute value expression worksheet, students solve 13 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students simplify absolute value expressions by adding, subtracting, and finding the absolute value of rational numbers.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Exponential Growth
In this exponential growth worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students find the interest of an amount of money given the rate, time, and times compounded.
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Areas by Dissection
In this areas by dissection learning exercise, students find the area of given composite figures. This three-page learning exercise contains examples, explanations, and 16 problems. Answers are provided on page three.