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Enjoying Millions- Working with Millions

For Students 4th
In this working with millions worksheet, 4th graders look for patterns when working with millions, and use mental math to determine a number. They add and subtract numbers from a number in the millions before using a set of clues to...
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Math Lesson Study Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
For this problem solving strategies worksheet, learners solve and complete 10 different word problems that include working backwards. First, they determine various numbers by following the instructions and then working backwards to...
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Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation

For Students 9th - 12th
In this exponent rules worksheet, students simplify 56 negative exponents and scientific notation problems.  Students use exponent rules to simplify each problem.
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Divisibility Rules

For Students 6th
In this divisibility rules worksheet, 6th graders read the divisibility rules, then apply these rules to solve 50 problems on 21 pages with answer key provided at the end.
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Number the Stars Activities

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts activity, students participate in a variety of activities related to the novel Number the Stars. For example, students write a list of words form the book in alphabetical order and complete a star-shaped word search.
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Smart Doubling

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use mental math in calculations involving addition and subtraction. They study doubles facts to work out addition problems mentally using part and or whole reasoning.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students add and subtract fractions and multiply and divide fractions using pattern blocks.
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Rabbits

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review what they think doubling means and double numbers mentally, for example, 5, 12, 16. They share their solutions and discuss how they doubled. They work together on a problem that is beyond mental working and solve...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Learners collaborate with...
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Addition and Subtraction Vocabulary Cards

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math vocabulary worksheet, learners learn 20 words or phrases that pertain to addition or subtraction. The words are in large font on vocabulary cards; there are no definitions here.
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1Word and Letter Match Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word and letter match learning exercise, students match groups of 3 letters to words that contain each set. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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Calculating Vocabulary

For Students 1st
In this math vocabulary worksheet, 1st graders are given 12 vocabulary words/phrases that they need top understand to complete story problems. The student traces the words/phrases and cuts out flashcards.
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The Magic of Algebra: Original Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students participate in a teacher led math "trick." The teacher "reads the mind of the students. The answer to the problem is always 4, and by following the directions, the teacher can guess that students are thinking of Denmark, and...
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Counting Seeds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice skip counting strategies, estimation, and higher number addition. They estimate the number of seeds in bell pepper, and count seeds in groups of tens and ones after the teacher removes seeds from the pepper.
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Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th
In this polynomial worksheet, students complete the square of a given problem. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Multiple-Choice Questions regarding Simplifying with Exponents

For Students 9th - 11th
For this exponent worksheet, students solve ten multiple-choice questions regarding simplifying with exponents.  Solutions are provided.
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Mental Math Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems from a variety of topics. For example, students estimate the product of a multiplication problem.
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Iowa - Here We Come

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice their geography skills. In this geography lesson, students plan a trip in their state that includes calculating mileage, time, and other costs. Students also submit a written trip itinerary.
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Linear Equations

For Students 7th
In this linear equations activity, 7th graders solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they write down what is described in the form of an equation. Then, students solve the equations for each variable.
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General MacArthur's Favorite Number Game

For Students 9th - 11th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students examine the algebra behind the solution of General MacArthur’s favorite mathematics trick. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.