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Oral Language in Mathematics
Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. For this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...
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Estimating With Fire
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson plan, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Philanthropy in Song
Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define the word philanthropist through song.
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Models and Algorithms to Solve Multiplication Problems
Students choose the correct strategy to solve multiplication and division. In this algorithm lesson, students use at least two strategies that use properties of operations and estimation. Students also recognize the relationship between...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Tourist and Traveler Information
Students work with monetary exchange rates and the metric system as they simulate working to help tourists travel through Canada to Alaska.
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Go West Young Man#148
Students determine the difference between immigration and emigration. They read and listen to books about emigration westward during the Gold Rush years. They examine life in Gold Rush towns while determining why gold is so valuable....
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Rich Kid Smart Kid Games
Students graph quantities to help explain the concept of pay yourself first, reinforce basic skills through the playing of bingo, and discuss the concept of charitable giving.
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Cutting Cordwood
Students examine a story problem in which two men are earning money by cutting cords of wood. They use data from graphs to use on a grid. They practice writing algebraic equations as well.
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Mining for Mmm-minerals
Middle schoolers explore minerals and examine environmental impact of mining through simulation.
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All Hands On Deck
Students study estuaries and are able to define one, and describe its features. In this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows them the importance of estuaries.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Coins Two Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the sum of coins combining 2 units and converting that total into another unit. The video is followed by practice problems to assess...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Coins With Compound Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the sum of coins combining 2 units and converting that total into another unit. The video is followed by practice problems to assess...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Coins Multiple Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the sum of coins combining 2 units and converting that total into another unit. The video is followed by practice problems to assess...
That Quiz
That Quiz
ThatQuiz is an excellent assessment tool for teachers and students. At this site, teachers can create individualized or group assessments on a variety of math topics. Students take these practice assessments directly online and receive...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Coins Money
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart explores money. Students learn to identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. Students also learn the value of these coins. There are assessment questions included. The...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Md.2 Bob's Bagel Shop
The purpose of this task is to assess a student's ability to compute and interpret an expected value. Notice that interpreting expected value requires thinking in terms of a long-run average. Students will help Bob the bagel man find the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Interpreting Costs of Items Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to write cents in a numeric value from a written word problem. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Item Costs From Words to Numerals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to change money from words to the appropriate numeric value. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of...