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Multiplication Using Arrays
Explore the concept of multiplication by using arrays. Classmates use arrays to gain a better understanding of multiplication. They break arrays apart to model the distributive property of multiplication over addition. The relationship...
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Study Buddies- Estimating Products
In this math worksheet, students work with a partner to practice estimating products using rounding. They discuss the process of rounding and whether multiplying the rounded numbers is easier or more difficult than multiplying the...
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Estimation
Fourth graders view a variety of rice products and calculate their cost. In this rice math lesson, 4th graders estimate cost and multiply to find 8 of each item. Students estimate using different amounts of rice products. Students...
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The Christmas Shoppe A
In this math word problems activity, students solve word problems based on the sales of the Christmas shop items in the chart. Students solve 4 problems.
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The Christmas Shoppe C
For this math word problems worksheet, students solve word problems based on a chart of Christmas items for days Monday through Saturday. Students complete 4 word problems.
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Estimating School Store Purchases
Learners examine uses for estimating, and round purchase prices to estimate total purchases in a simulated school store setting. They discuss what it means for an item to be on sale, and observe the teacher work through the process of...
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Shopping for Savings
Fourth graders calculate savings and identify the best value items from a list of products. They rotate through five studying stations, completing various math activities involving calculators and solving problems related to shopping...
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Multiplying a 3-Digit Number By a Single Digit
In this multiplication activity, learners review steps and solve problems. In this problem solving activity, students find nine products.
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Multiplication: Three-Digits by One-Digit
For this finding the products worksheet, students review the steps and multiply three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers with regrouping. Students solve 12 problems.
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Everybody Needs a Rock
Here is a lesson that rocks! Young scientists choose a rock and list words that describe it. They estimate the mass of their rocks and rank them within a group. They measure their rocks for volume and write a story that somehow includes...
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Estimate, Then Calculate
For this multiplication estimating worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which products of two digits are estimated, then calculated. This page is intended as an online activity, but may be completed on paper.
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Maple Trees, Syrup, and Sugarbush Math
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete math word problems dealing with maple trees, syrup, and a sugar bush. Students complete 6 problems where they click on links and that contain growth rate, percentages, measurement,...
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Estimating Products: Which is Closer?
In this estimating products instructional activity, 4th graders are given a target number in ten problems, they first estimate which of two equations will yield a product closer to but less than the other, then they multiply both equations.
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The Christmas Shoppe D
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete word problems having to do with the sales chart of the items in a Christmas shop. Students complete 4 problems.
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Estimate Quotients and Check Division With Multiplication
Students explore how to estimate quotients and check their division with multiplication. They practice rounding the divisor and the dividend. Students compare the estimate to the exact answer and determine if it is reasonable.
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Working Watermelon
You're going to wish you had a watermelon for this lesson! Class members read about watermelons and make a salad in class to sample. They also perform estimates, measurements and calculations on a watermelon. They predict what percentage...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. In this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Estimating with Decimals
In this decimal learning exercise, students estimate sums, differences, products or quotients in a set of 35 decimal problems. Text pages are given, but text name is not included.
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Estimating With Decimals
In this math worksheet, students complete 14 problems where they estimate money amounts and multiplication products using numbers with decimals. Examples are provided in this well-designed worksheet.
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What number am I?
In this number clues worksheet, students complete number clues and figure out a two or three digit number. Students complete 6 problems and make one problem up on their own.
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Study Buddies: Multiplying by Two-Digit Numbers
Learners solve a multiplication problem in which they must multiply two 2-digit numbers with the help of a "Coach". Pupils follow a step-by step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Volume and Surface Area
Build boxes using unit cubes to compare surface area and volume. The group performs multiple experiments to determine properties of volume, such as if it makes a difference which order the dimensions are multiplied in. Extensive...
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Understanding Symmetry Through Visual Art
Have your class explore symmetry, radial balance and fractional parts in natural and man-made objects in their environment. Learners list examples and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. Pupils are given a box of crayons and...
Agriculture in the Classroom
Pumpkins... Not Just For Halloween
Celebrate fall with four pumpkin themed hands-on activities! After learning about pumpkins, scholars complete two activity sheets that reinforce estimation and word problems. They then plant pumpkin seeds and bake a pie in a bag.