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Best Guesser

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders develop strategies for estimating ages, and illustrate results by graphing and interpreting scatter plots to compare x and y coordinates.
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McCadam's Quarterly Report

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders problem solve a problem from a local business using data, generating graphs, and draw conclusions. They submit their findings in a business letter format with feed back from a company's plant manager.
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Block & Tackle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners participate in a lab experiment in which they discover the need for so many blocks and tackles on sailing ships. In groups, they make and test their predictions and practice measuring objects in various units. They record and...
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Making Choices

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve word problems relating to economic choices. In this economic choices lesson, students discuss the importance of budgeting and how to save money. Students complete a economic choices worksheet.
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Computations and Subtraction

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve addition and subtraction problems for the number of boys and girls in the school.  In this computations and subtraction lesson, 1st graders review using addition and subtraction to solve problems. 
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Areas of triangles, trapezoids, and rhombi

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve geometry problems. In this area and perimeter lesson, students use formulas to solve problems from the textbook. 
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The Achievements and Challenges of Guatemala

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the Mayan number and calendar system. They translate a variety of math problems from base-10 Arabic numbers into a base-20 Mayan representation. They discuss current challenges faced by the people in today's...
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Shapes at Work

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use their classroom to look for various types of shapes. In their science journals, they record the shapes they find and identify those that can be used to solve problems or build structures. They share and post their sketches...
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Subtraction is Fun!

For Students 1st
In this subtraction worksheet, 1st graders enhance their subtraction skills by solving the single digit subtraction equations. Students solve 12 problems.
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Division is Fun!

For Students 4th
For this division worksheet, 4th graders enhance their division skills by solving the double digit division equations. Students solve 12 problems.
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Multiplication Practice

For Students 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, 4th graders enhance their multiplication skills by solving the multiplication equations. Students solve 12 problems.
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Let's Subtract

For Students 1st
In this subtraction worksheet, 1st graders enhance their subtraction skills by solving the subtraction equations. Students solve 12 problems.
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Probability

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math activity, students take the time to attempt solving the six word problems using the concept of probability. The answers are on page 2.
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Make Your own Treasure Hunt!

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students participate in a variety of treasure hunts to promote critical thinking skills. In these problem solving lessons, students go on a photo hunt, scavenger hunt, clue hunt, and map hunt, looking for specific treasures.
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Toothpicks and Timber

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students problem-solve how to log five acres. Working in pairs, they construct models of logging sites before and after the trees are harvested. they paint their models and include other environmental details.
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Conic Sections

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and other conics. They...
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Bingo!

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice and reinforce phonics and/or math skills by creating Bingo! game using computer spreadsheet. Students incorporate phonics or math skills class has been practicing onto Bingo! cards, which can be printed and made...
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M&M Counting Chart

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice classifying objects while utilizing candy. In this sorting lesson, students observe an assortment of M&M's and analyze the candy based on color. Students create a color chart based on the number of different...
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General Douglas MacArthur

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this General Douglas MacArthur worksheet, students answer six problem solving questions about MacArthur's age and one essay question about who MacArthur was and what he did.
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Frequency Tables and Histograms

For Students 5th
In this graph activity, 5th graders study the data presented on a bar graph. Students then respond to 4 short answer questions using the information that has been provided.
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Discount and Sales Tax

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, students work with a family member to find the percent of discount and sales tax of three items that are on sale. The twopage worksheet contains fourquestions. Answers are not included.
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Cereal Box Blocks and More!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners sort and categorize different types of boxes and cartons. In this sorting lesson, students designate areas of the room to put different sizes, styles, or colors of boxes. They help their teacher count and graph the different...
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Finding Areas of Triangles, Rectangles, and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars find the areas of geometric shapes. In this geometry activity students find and measure the sides, perimeters, and areas of quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles. Young scholars relate the measures to the others by using...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...