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Algebra Wizards

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are exposed to algebraic thinking by exploring the concept of a variable. They tell how many years have passed since they've seen a favorite teacher and then examine how they arrived at this number. They write equations.
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Texas Woman’s University

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Not only is pattern recognition an essential skill for young children to develop, it's also a lot of fun to teach! Over the course of this lesson, class members participate in shared readings, perform small group activities, and complete...
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Algebra: What's My Rule?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra lesson, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As students are...
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Algebraic Processes And Its Connections To Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Youngsters explore number patterns within a Hundreds Chart. They discover six specific patterns from six teacher-directed rules in cooperative groups and describe in words ONE of the three patterns in their Learning Logs. They prove for...
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For the Teachers

$1 Math

For Teachers 2nd - 7th Standards
Captivate your class by having them find the value of their names, different zoo animals, musical instruments, etc.,with a mental math lesson. Using the coding formula listed, children learn to fluently estimate and calculate simple sums.
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American Library Association

Even and Odd Numbers: Lesson Plans and Sample Problems

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
If your youngsters are new to numbers, here are several interactive strategies to get them thinking about even and odd numbers. For example, they can count the number of desks, people, etc. in the room and determine if it is even or odd....
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Curated OER

Algebra: Sorting, Representing, and Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sort objects and create patterns. In this sorting and graphing lesson, students work at centers to find a way to sort a group of objects, then make a graphical representation of the number of each item. Finally, students create...
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Algebra: Co-ordinates

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Learners use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
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How Old Did You Say?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and develop algebraic formulas based on their own ages as the known variable. This is a clever, and simple, way to introduce the concept of algebra to young students.
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Representing Relationships with Equations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore Cuisenaire Rods.  In this pre-algebra lesson, students work with a partner to generate addition problems with the sum of ten using Cuisenaire Rods. Learners construct examples of the Commutative Property using Cuisinaire...
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Let's Trade

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders engage in a lesson which focuses on adding two-digit numbers and the regrouping process. They identify when the regrouping process is necessary and make appropriate "trades" to complete an addition problem.
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Basic Mathematical Operations Using Math Tiles

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using tiles as manipulatives. In this math operations lesson plan, young learners choose the appropriate sized tiles, arrange them according to directions given by the teacher,...
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Relations

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify, compare, and analyze shapes and numbers. In this analogies and comparison math instructional activity, students warm up by completing 4 worksheets to familiarize themselves with analogies. In small groups, students are...
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Telling Time to 5 Minutes

For Teachers 2nd
For this second grade lesson your class will practice telling time. The goal is to tell time to five minutes using an analog clock. Your young students count by 5 minute intervals and discuss elapsed time. 
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Patterns

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore early algebra by participating in a pattern identification activity using a random assortment of different household materials. The class creates, completes, and analyzes different patterns with the help of leggos, buttons,...
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Creating, Describing, and Analyzing Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate patterns.  In this kindergarten through second grade mathematics lesson plan, students use patterns to analyze relationships and make predictions.  Students use an interactive math applet to investigate repeating and...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Pattern and Practice

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Young scholars learn how to make patterns. Students first display their prior knowledge of patterns before delving into the lesson. They complete a worksheet and participate in a web-based class activity. They work in cooperative groups...
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Addends with Spiffy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students solve single variable equations. In this missing addend lesson, students solve problems with missing addends. Students create a function box to help study numerical reasoning.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Extending Pattern Understandings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Food Pyramid Power

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate patterns in the Food Pyramid.  In this patterns in the Food Pyramid lesson, students sort food into different food groups.  Students make patterns with food from different food groups.  Students discuss the number of...
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Ladybug Adventures

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students solve problems using mathematical skills. For this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The students will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.
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Finding Patterns with Frogs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create patterns. In this math lesson, students complete and create patterns using pattern blocks or disks. Students analyze the patterns they see.
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Allison the Alligator

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to the concepts of greater than and less than. This leads to the use of inequalities. The teacher tells the story about an alligator in order to create a fun environment for practicing the objectives of the...
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NTTI

Putting Together Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Groups explore sets of 10 items in two varieties (i.e. 3 white buttons and 7 black ones, or 5 bears and 5 bunnies). They brainstorm about their objects, write math sentences to represent what they have, and report their discoveries to...

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