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Operations on Matrices
A guided lesson plan using the WolframAlpha computer program. The class explores the basic operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing matrices to solve problems.
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Teddy Bears and Friends
Children begin by making direct comparisons between objects and putting a number of objects into order according to length. They are also introduced to measuring with multi-link cubes which allows them to compare objects which cannot be...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly and Order of Operations
Study order of operations using a peanut butter and jelly sandwich activity as your guide. The class watches you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich based on a volunteer's instructions. They discuss the importance of following...
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Rooster's Off to See the World
Young learners listen to the book Rooster's Off to See the World, and complete simple math activities using the book. In this simple math lesson plan, students read and list the animals in the book. They arrange animal picture squares...
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Word Problem Exchange
Students discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.
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Learning to Add and Subtract
Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.
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"NSN, Fractions, Percents, Ratios, Rates" Investigations
Sixth graders engage in an investigation about the concepts related to fractions. They read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They demonstrate an understanding of relationships involving...
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Solving Simple Addition and Subtraction Equations Using Fact Families
Students explore addition fact families. For this addition and subtraction fact family math lesson, students click and drag objects on the Smart Board to create visual representations of fact families. Students use fact family strategies...
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Problem Solving by Using Multiplication to Solve Division Problems
Students use index cards, counting cubes, and their own understanding to identify how division problems can be solved by using multiplication. In this division lesson plan, students use their multiplication skills to solve division...
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Family at Home
Young scholars fold paper to form a house, then use three numbers to make fact families for their houses. They write a family of multiplication and division facts on a piece of paper cut in the shape of a house.
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Train Skip Counting: Count by 2s
Skip counting builds number sense and prepares learners for multiplication. Intended for use with Autistic children, but appropriate for anyone, this worksheet provides a way to practice counting by 2s. There are 6 trains, the child...
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Who wants to win millions: Multiplication Edition
Test your class with this Jeopardy Game. They will race for the buzzer to answer these simple multiplication problems and equations. A great way to foster automaticity.
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Independent Practice: Expressions and Operations
In this algebra instructional activity, middle schoolers read an algebraic expression and determine which of the options is the correct solution set for the expression. There are 5 problems on this instructional activity.
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Perimeter
Introduce the concepts and skills needed to find perimeter. The slide show includes the definition of perimeter, five examples, and a link to an interactive web page.
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Orden De Numeros
Matematica en Espanol. Students who speak, or are learning, Spanish will build their number sense by ordering numbers. They must determine the number that comes before, after, or between the provided examples. Tip: This presentation is...
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ONES and TENS
Before you can teach place value or regroup, you need to provide students with a concrete idea of the definition of ones and tens. Here, ones and tens are defined and then shown several different ways in order to represent several...
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Preschool: Colors and Shapes
Present this slide show to your little learners to review basic colors and shapes and then test their knowledge with the included quiz.
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Math Facts: Grade 2
Students need to be able to recall their basic math facts with automaticity in order to have competency later with more complex operations. This quiz asks students to complete 28 basic addition and subtraction problems as they pop up on...
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Math Jeopardy
This math review PowerPoint reviews the concepts of money, measurement, fractions and computation skills. In this PowerPoint, students play a simulated game of Jeopardy and attempt to solve as many questions as possible for the most points.
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Tables & Data
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders study the data found on a table involving the number of cans collected during a fund-raiser. Students utilize the concepts of addition and subtraction to solve 8 sentence word problems.
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Tables & Data
For this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders analyze a table involving how many tickets were sold by 4 students. Students utilize the concepts of addition and subtraction to solve 8 sentence word problems.
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Spill the Beans
Learners explore the meaning of a fact family. In this Math lesson, students work in small groups to create their own fact family based on color of beans. The beans are colored and represent a given value. Learners discover the...
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Quilt Squared
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson plan, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Arithmetic: Division of Decimals
In this arithmetic worksheet, students mentally divide whole numbers and decimals. They translate word problems to equations and then solve them. This six-page worksheet contains approximately 70 problems. Answers are...