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Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.
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Where In the World Are We?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Comic Strip Creations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs from the newspaper. They create a math story problem, then create a comic strip using dialogue from words found in the newspaper.
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Fickled Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Let's Go Consumer Shopping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders rotate through various centers designed to practice consumer math skills. They complete a task card at stations simulating consumer transactions that would take place at toy store, grocery store, restaurant or school store.
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End of the Year Math Terms

For Students 4th
In this end of the year math test worksheet, 4th graders complete problems including addition, division, measurement, decimals, and more. Students complete 22 problems. 
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Puzzling Perimeters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...
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Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Young scholars investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...
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Problem Solving With Fractions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve and analyze fractions. For this algebra lesson, 6th graders solve fractions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They work in groups and do peer-review.
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Buggin' Out (Identifying and Adding Amounts of Money)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Learners complete several money worksheets...
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Mountain Math Worksheet

For Students 5th
In this number sense worksheet, 5th graders solve 37 problems based on a given number. Students are asked to round the number, identify the number as even or odd and add 100 to the number.
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Fraction King Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations instructional activity, students watch a short video about solving equations. High schoolers view a PowerPoint presentation about...
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Buying My First Car

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.
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Million Dollar Gift

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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Locating the Salt Front

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use Hudson River salinity data to create a line graph that shows the location of the salt front, and use math skills to explore how this location varies over time. They use the graph to estimate the location of the salt front...
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Where Do Fish Live in the Hudson?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the environmental factors that influence where fish live and determine the makeup of fish communities in the Hudson. They interpret guided observations and measurements to assess patterns, sequences and relationships.
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.
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BREAD IN A BAG

For Teachers 4th - 5th
If possible, acquire a handful of wheat kernels from a local farmer or seed dealer. Hand them out so students can feel them and see what they look like. Share background information. 2. Draw a wheat kernel on the chalkboard, or use the...
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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Decimals Vocabulary Matching

For Students 5th - 6th
In this decimal vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 27 words to their correct definitions. Answers are included on page 2; a reference web site is given for additional activities.

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