Curated OER
Wings and Othe Things
Students work in groups that are engaged in different activities at different times. They watch the video "Madagascar" and collect data pertaining to the Fish Eagle's arm spam. They work together to perform mathematical computations...
Curated OER
Words, Words, Words
Second graders choose estimation strategies in real-world problem situations and explain the choice. They work in groups of five using three different estimation methods to find out how many words are on a page of text.
Curated OER
Using Averages to Create Graphs Through Excel
Sixth graders create and use a spreadsheet to make graphs which will be used to analyze Progress Report and Final Report Card grades. They practice finding the mean, median, mode, and range of a data set. Students also incorporate column...
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Marshmallows
Third graders estimate the volume and mass of one marshmallow using appropriate standard units. They design and carry out an investigation to find the average of volume/mass of one marshmallow.
Curated OER
Over and Under Estimation
First graders distinguish between an over-estimate and an under-estimate. They estimate the number of beans that can be held in a hand, organize data and actual findings.
Curated OER
Inventors Timelines
Students create a class timeline using the patent year for their selected inventor or invention. Using a piece of yarn, they physically create a timeline, and create and answer math word problems using the years from the timeline.
Curated OER
Pythagorean Theorem Investigation
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and practice applying the theorem to various triangles. Finally, in the next lesson in the sequence, 8th graders create a song or a story to help them remember the Pythagorean Theorem.
Curated OER
Math Vocabulary
For this math worksheet, students examine the vocabulary terms and use them for review of the curricular goals or objectives. The sheet gives a review activity in the form of a crossword puzzle.
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Castles
Young scholars create a scale model to a castle using the dimensions they were given. They calculate the surface areas and volumes of each section of their castle.
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Measuring Angles
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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Angle Attributes and Measures
Seventh graders explore the concept of angles. In this angles lesson, 7th graders use protractors to measure angles. Students sing an angle song. Students discuss attributes of angles using a two-color plate manipulative.
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Jobs and Salaries
In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Round Whole Numbers
Practice rounding whole numbers to the nearest hundred or thousand. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Numbers: Estimate Whole Numbers
This site provides great practice on the concept of estimating and rounding whole numbers. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Round Whole Numbers Challenge
More challenging practice problems where you round whole numbers to the nearest hundred or thousand Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Problem Solving: Estimate Whole Numbers
This site provides great practice on the concept of estimating whole numbers. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Movie Theater: Whole Number: Rounding Numbers and Roman Numerals
Come see the movie theater and eat popcorn with Jennifer! Practice counting snacks, the money earned, and the most popular movies. Learn about putting numbers in order, writing numbers as words, using expanded notation, and reading Roman...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Round Whole Numbers Word Problems
Solve word problems by rounding whole numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Quia
Quia: Decimal and Whole Number Jeopardy
You can use this web site to compare and round numbers and to also practice rounding whole numbers and decimals. You can just play by yourself or with another player! See how many points you can get.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Round Whole Numbers
Practice rounding whole numbers to the nearest hundred or thousand.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Rounding to the Nearest Whole Number
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes the process of rounding a decimal to the nearest whole number and gives an example. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rounding to Whole Numbers
This interactive lesson focuses on using what you know about number lines and rounding from the tenths place to make decimals whole numbers and then asks you to explain your reasoning to show comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mixed Number Rounding to the Nearest Whole
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Round given mixed numbers to the nearest whole number.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Estimation of Whole Number
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Round and find compatible whole numbers in order to estimate products and quotients.