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Better Lesson: Multiplying With Decimals Day 2
If 24 x 63 =1512, then what will be the product for 0.24 x 6.3? Students work on answering these questions and solidifying an algorithm for multiplying decimals.
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Better Lesson: Writing Inequalities...the Solutions Are Endless!
As in life, there is not always one solution to a problem.
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Better Lesson: Multiplying With Decimals
How do you multiply decimals? Where does the decimal point go? Students work on answering these questions and developing an algorithm for multiplying decimals.
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Better Lesson: Tables and Equations.....they're Related!
Writing equations from tables prepares students for the concepts of slope and graphing equations.
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Better Lesson: Unit Review
What have students learned over the course of Unit 1? Students apply their knowledge of multiples, factors, order of operations, and equivalent expressions to review for the unit test.
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Better Lesson: To Divide Me Is to Multiply Me
Solving equations supports algebraic thinking which is needed for high school and beyond.
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Better Lesson: To Multiply Me Is to Divide Me
Solving equations supports algebraic thinking which is needed for high school and beyond.
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Better Lesson: To Add Me Is to Subtract Me
Solving equations supports algebraic thinking which is needed for high school and beyond.
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Better Lesson: Order of Operations
Sixth graders apply their knowledge of the order of operations to simplify numerical expressions for a second day.
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Better Lesson: Why Do We Need an Order of Operations?
Why do we need an Order of Operations? What is 5 + 3 x 4? What is 3 x 4 + 5? Students work through examples to get at these questions and work with the order of operations to simplify numerical expressions.
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Better Lesson: Multiples, Lcm, and Gcf
What are multiples? How do they compare with factors? Students work to answer these questions and develop an understanding of greatest common factor and least common multiple.
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Better Lesson: Brownies & Factors
How many different rectangular boxes can you design to fit 100 brownies? Students explore the relationship between factors and area models.
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Better Lesson: Tiles and Toothpicks
How can you describe this shape's perimeter and area? Students review expectations and work together to solve problems about area and perimeter.
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Better Lesson: Working With the Properties!
Understanding properties will lay the ground-work for solving equations.
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Better Lesson: Writing Expressions the Right Way!
Writing expressions paves the path to writing and solving equations.
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Better Lesson: What Is Algebra?
What do 6th grade students really need to know about Algebra?
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Better Lesson: Orders of Operations Stations
Sixth graders love working in stations to solve numerical expressions!
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Better Lesson: Learning About the Orders of Operations
SWBAT to use the orders of operations to solve numerical expressions.
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Better Lesson: Assessment Day
SWBAT use strategies to identify rational numbers on a number line.
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Better Lesson: Visiting the Magic Kingdom!
Have you ever wondered what the magic kingdom would look like on a coordinate grid?
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Better Lesson: Prepping for the Exam!
Practicing math problems is a great way to study for a math test!
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Better Lesson: Dividing Decimals by Decimals
Dividing with decimals is a life skill used to figure out gas mileage and unit rates.