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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

The Stamp Collection

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
By using language like "half of the stamps," children are exposed to patterns in arithmetic that requires solving a two-step word problem. This type of language opens a new door for transitioning learners toward understanding fractions...
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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Toll Bridge Puzzle

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Here is a great problem-solving activity for young mathematicians. Intended solely for instructional purposes, the activity is appropriate for learners to add four numbers together. Not only must they add four numbers together,...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Listing Fractions in Increasing Size

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Increase the depth of your class's fractional number sense with this number-ordering activity. Given four fractions, each with different numerators and denominators, young learners are asked to place them in order from smallest to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 7 addition, 7 subtraction and 6 mixed word problems. Links to addition resources are given and examples are completed for students.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Problem Solving-- Counting the Socks in the Drawer

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students read a word problem. Students are asked to present their solution using numbers, pictures and words.
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Curated OER

Story Problem Writing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.
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Worksheet
Fuel the Brain

Creating Story Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
Put your young mathematician's word problem creativity to the test! The directions give the class two simple addition problems with the solution, but there is a missing value to be solved. Your class will love that they can create their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Delivering Newspapers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve a word problem about delivering newspapers. Students illustra
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Shells

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this math worksheet, students solve a word problem about a collection of shells. Students illustrate their work with pictures, numbers and words.
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Kentucky Department of Education

Multiplication Grade 3 Formative Assessment Lesson

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Guide multiplication lesson plan instruction with a formative assessment. Mathematicians are given two multiplication problems to solve and represent using the area model, equal groups, repeated addition, and word problems. Following the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ten Flashing Fireflies

For Students 1st - 3rd
How many ways can ten fireflies be arranged in (and out) of a jar? After your class has read Ten Flashing Fireflies, this is a great way to incorporate some relevant math. Cut-out templates of the ten fireflies and the jar are included....
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Illustrative Mathematics

Who is the Tallest?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Two Different Pizzas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
What better way to learn about fractions than with a couple pizzas? Help Jessica figure out how much of the pizza she has eaten, while teaching your class that fractions refer to a specific whole amount. This problem will be challenging...
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Multiplication Properties and Division Rules

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Practice multiplication and division with a worksheet about multiplication properties. After reviewing the commutative property, identity property, zero property, and associative property, kids solve ten multiplication and division...
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Worksheet
Alberta Learning

Area and Perimeter of Irregular Shapes

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Evaluate young mathematicians' understanding of area and perimeter with this series of three assessment tasks. Challenging students to not only calculate the area and perimeter of irregular shapes, but to explain in writing their...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Whole Number Division: Repaying Money

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Mathematicians answer five word problems in an interactive practice all about repaying money using division. A calendar and moveable dollar bills aides participants in finding solutions to multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Weighing the Elephant"

For Teachers K - 12th
Can your class solve the problem presented in the Chinese folktale, "Weighing the Elephant?" Read your class the description before having them attempt to solve the problem. After they've come up with an answer (or attempted to!), finish...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gifts from Grandma, Variation 1

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Composed of three word problems, this math activity exposes young mathematicians to relationships present in multiplication and division. The first problem is most useful with a tape diagram in which learners are working with equal-sized...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting by Groups of Ten, Number Line

For Students 1st - 3rd
Have your youngsters test out their abilities using a number line. Students will add to the number line by increments of ten until the solution is found!
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make No Bones About It

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve 25 multiplication problems with solutions greater than 4,000. Students use their solutions to solve a riddle about skeletons.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Find a Pattern

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this pattern worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer to help solve a problem following 4 steps: understand, plan, solve and look back. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Supplies

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Challenge young mathematicians to buy classroom supplies by staying within the means of a $1,000 budget. The mathematical activity provides learners with the opportunity to decide what items from the supply list would benefit a class of...
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Lesson Plan
Birdville Independent School District

Friendly Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
There are a number of different strategies young mathematicians can use when adding two-digit numbers. This lesson focuses on making addition easier by rounding the addends to friendly numbers, with the resulting sum being adjusted...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Picture It

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this story problem worksheet, students answer short answer question about a story problem. Students complete 6 questions about a story problems with 1 digit numbers.

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