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Fractions of a Set

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore number sense by completing a number set worksheet. In this fractions lesson, students utilize pattern blocks as a visual reference to the fractions they practice identifying. Middle schoolers read the book...
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In the Bag!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
For this fractions worksheet, students practice adding and subtracting thirty-three fraction math and word problems. Students check their answers online as they go.
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Equivalent Fractions Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equivalent fractions worksheet, students solve for n to create pairs of equivalent fractions, then rewrite fractions in simplest form and complete 4 word problems.
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Phone Button Boggle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided.
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Part of a Whole Group One

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this fractions worksheet, students solve word problems where they solve problems about parts of whole groups using pictures, charts, and more. Students complete 4 problems.
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Finding Total Given Part and Percentage

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners observe models of fractional parts. After writing the definitions of percent, part and whole, students use the calculators and computers to solve problems. Individually, they complete assigned problems where the convert the...
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Finding Discount and Sale Price

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve real-life problems involving sales tax, discount, and simple interest. They find the amount of discount. In groups, 7th graders examine a sales advertisement. Given a budget, they choose purchases, and figure the...
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Dimensional Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this mathematics worksheet, learners apply dimensional analysis to solving each problem. They identify the conversion factor and describe a unique characteristic of a conversion factor. Students also identify the unit in the final...
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Ratios

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use ratios to solve unit problems. Pupils write ratios in three different ways. In groups, they perform a bean activity, find ratios, and write them in simplest form.
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Using The Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given a problem or hypothesis, they can create a relevant experiment using the steps to the scientific method. They collect quantitative and qualitative observations in scientific experiments. Students identify the...
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Worksheet 21

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math activity, students practice using the appropriate formula developed to solve the word problems. They find the correct operation to find the answer to each.
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Specific Heat

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this energy learning exercise, learners determine the specific heat of an element or compound if the temperature increases or decreases. Students solve 10 problems. Then learners use a chart showing calories in food to complete 4 word...
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Not So Snappy 7

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) instructional activity, middle schoolers solve 4 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Analyzing Reasonableness

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this analyzing reasonableness activity, students solve 6 word problems pertaining to a recipe for cereal snack mix. The problems include basic fractions.
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Percentages

For Students 5th - 6th
In this percentages instructional activity, students study the information and examples on a one page text. Students then solve 14 problems in which decimals and percentages are converted. Students also convert percentages to fractions.
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Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different types of problems. First, they use systems of 2 equations/2 unknowns to solve each word problem shown. Then, students graph each and identify the vertex plus 2...
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Numbers to 40

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this addition worksheet, students find the sums and differences in 10 vertical addition problems. They fill in the numbers in 10 word problems, circle the largest number and cross out the smallest number in 5 examples, and find the...
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Relating Coins to Bills: Enrichment

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions and money worksheet, students use the chart that lists coins, their values, and the fraction they represent in a dollar. Students then use the chart to answer the questions.
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Fractions of a Set

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, students write a fraction for the parts of 4 sets of shapes and answer 1 word problem involving a set of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this comparing fractions learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 3 fraction word problems that require them to compare fractions.
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Fractions and Percentages

For Students 6th
In this fraction and percentages activity, 6th graders complete a fraction maze, word problems, table and related questions, and calculate percentages and exchange rate questions.
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How to Work With Time Zones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars solve time zone problems. In this time zone lesson, students view a time zone map and learn about the 24 time zones. Young scholars are given a worksheet where they compute the time in different areas.
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It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper.  Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter. ...