Computer Science Unplugged
Lightest and Heaviest—Sorting Algorithms
How do computers sort data lists? Using eight unknown weights and a balance scale, groups determine the order of the weights from lightest to heaviest. A second worksheet provides the groups with other methods to order the weights. The...
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Write Zeroes in the Dividend
Here is a fine presentation on the finer points of solving a long division problem. Mathematicians are introduced to the divisor, the quotient, and the dividend. They are shown the series of steps necessary to solve these types of...
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.
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Using Patterns
In this math worksheet, learners examine a drawing of a neighborhood made of geometric shapes. Students answer 5 questions about patterns they discover. Then learners answer 5 word questions about address numbers by using logical...
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Pizza Fractions
Everyone loves pizza! Learners define fractions and use manipulatives to calculate fractions. Kids cut circles to represent various fractional parts of a pizza. Some accommodations are included.
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Integers
Using a simple technique, learners practice identifying integers on a number line. As numbers, both positive and negative, are pointed to, they name them. This could be part of anticipatory set before a lesson on integers.
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Music Activity at Family Math Night
Students work with a family member in placing all of the music notes on a staff board. They try to match the rhythm on the rhythm board and show their completed song to the teacher.
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Placing Negative Numbers on a Number Line
Learners plot numbers on a number line. In this negative numbers lesson, students create their own number line. Learners discuss the concept of negative numbers and plot some on their number lines. Students create true and false...
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Math: Something's Fishy
Fifth graders imagine an aquarium filled with 1,000 fish on a math worksheet. They express each species as a fraction of the total number of fish in the tank. Students reduce each fraction to lowest terms and then express them as...
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Marking the Minutes
Young scholars mark seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc. on class timetable report to keep track of time spent on Uninterrupted Silent Reading.
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What Can Data Tell Us?
Students analyze data they have collected themselves and by their classmates. In groups, they create data distributions to identify the highest, lowest and middle values. As a class, they discuss the concept of sample size and how it can...
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Fun with Problem Solving
Using a varity of strategies, young mathematicians solve multistep word problems. They play a logic game as a whole group, and then work with a partner on a computer to complete a worksheet that requires a variety of problem solving...
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Changing Decimals to Percents
In this online interactive learning exercise, 5th graders change decimals to percents. They read a short explanation of the process then convert 12 decimal expressions to percent format with immediate online feedback.
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Numeracy Lesson Plan: Reception
Learners examine number sense by participating in identification activities. For this number value lesson, students practice counting from 1-10, identifying number flash cards, reading clocks and multiplying basic numbers. Learners...
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Rolling For Value
Learners participate in a lesson plan to comprehend the concept of probability while rolling dice. They recognize patterns while making observations and recording the data for each roll. Students also review place values while playing a...
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Money Booklet
Students practice handling money by examining different world currency. In this economics lesson plan, students utilize a coin booklet to trace individual coins and draw bills, later coloring them in their traditional colors....
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Students compare and organize different fractions. In this fraction lesson plan, students use wax paper divided into squares to represent fractions. Students put them in different orders based on their value to complete their...
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Estimate Differences
In this estimation instructional activity, learners solve a total of 6 word problems that involve rounding to a given place value and estimating.
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Calculators
Young scholars investigate the four basic operations of mathematics that are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The use of a technology game is part of the lesson. They demonstrate the proper use of a calculator as part...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Students investigate the differences when using decimals, fractions, and percents. They focus on the process of using them in real problems and how to convert them from one form to another.
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I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!
Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...
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Using Percents to Calculate Tips
Students learn how to calculate 10% and 15% of a number to calculate tips. In this percents lesson plan, students watch a video and complete a handout on moving the decimal place and calculating tips.
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Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Number Sentences
Fifth graders become familiar with problem solving strategies of guess and check and working backwards. They demonstrate the basic concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a math sentence.