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Multiplying by 10, by 100, and by 1,000
Fourth graders write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction notations. In this math lesson, learners know the fraction and decimal equivalents for halves and fourths. Everyone answers numerous questions posed by the teacher...
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Multiplying Decimal Numbers: Using Zeros as Placeholders
Explore decimals with upper graders. They solve problems from their textbook involving decimal multiplication. Afterward, as a class, they check their answers by comparing them to those projected with an overhead projector.
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Introduction to Multiplication
Students construct equivalent sets, skip count by twos, threes, fours, etc., combine the sets, and finally, multiply simple numbers. Each student use candy to construct sets, write multiplication algorithms, and solve simple...
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Making Seminole Daisy Chain Bracelets
Students use multiplication, adding and counting skills to make a daisy chain bracelet. They use samples to count the number of beads/daisies and then multiply to make the bracelet the size they need to fit them.
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Finding the Area of a Triangle
Fifth graders investigate the area of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders practice finding the area of a triangle using the correct formula: 1/2bh.