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Illustrative Mathematics

Gifts from Grandma, Variation 3

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
There are three money word problems in this activity, each one is set in the same context. The first asks what was the total amount grandma spent, the second how many grandchildren grandma has, and the third asks how much grandma spent...
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Yummy Gummy Subtraction

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice subtraction facts using gummy bears. In this subtraction lesson plan, students use the gummy bears as a manipulative to solve simple subtraction facts.
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Pac Man Subtraction

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Third and fourth graders engage in a game using visual symbols, auditory responses and tactile stimuli to further their understanding of subtraction. A worksheet imbedded in this plan explains how to teach the game.
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Borrowing from Our Neighbors

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Young mathematicians explore two-digit subtraction. They will investigate multiple ways to subtract numbers involving regrouping. Resources are provided.
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Subtraction Relay

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students play a team subtraction game, subtracting two-digit numbers and using addition to check their subtraction. They solve subtraction problems at the board while the team solves the same problem in their seats.
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Add and Subtract

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Like the cubs in A Fair Bear to Share, your 2nd grade class will practice adding and subtracting double-digit numbers by grouping, regrouping, and sorting a collection of objects. This requires many resources, but it is well worth the...
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Twenty Questions: The Hundred Chart

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
Use the 20 Questions game to practice math vocabulary and number properties! Project a hundreds chart and hand one out to learners. Ideally, give them counters (beans would work well) to mark off the chart so you can play multiple times....
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Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore subtraction. In this mathematics lesson, students practice how to subtract numbers from 20, 100 and other whole numbers. Students realize that there are number bonds which can help with subtraction like 3 and 17 bonds to...
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Curated OER

Subtracting With or Without Regrouping - Lesson & Worksheet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders examine how to subtract numbers with and without regrouping. Students work in teams to complete board races.  Assessment is provided.
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Telling Time Bingo

For Teachers K - 8th
Have your youngsters examine the difference between digital and analog clocks. Using They participate in a "Telling Time BINGO" game. Not only is this activity fun, but it provides the teacher with an opportunity to informally assess his...
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Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete addition and subtraction activities. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students write a sum with missing numbers or symbols and use parts of their bodies to show the missing symbol or number. Students guess...
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Curated OER

Math Madness: A Game for Small Groups

For Teachers K - 6th
Students work together in groups and solve math problems accurately.
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Curated OER

Water Bucket Relay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in teams, play a subtraction game called Water Bucket Relay.
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Curated OER

Centipede's 100 Shoes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars solve equations with the help of their teacher. In this simple equations lesson, students listen to the story Centipede's 100 Shoes by Tony Ross and use the scenarios given in the book as addition and subtraction problems....
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Curated OER

Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Less is More: Subtraction in Action

For Teachers K - 4th
Students participate in group games to help review the concept of subtraction. During the games, they practice subtracting two-digit numbers and the concept of borrowing. They review their answers with the class and move on to...
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Curated OER

Subtraction with Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders work with two-digit subtraction problem, identify the sums by playing Bingo, and create four subtraction problems for homework.
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Dividing by 3's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 
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Number in Statistics

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders add two and three digit numbers. They are taught how to calculate the mean and the midpoint. Students are shown how to calculate symmetrical set of numbers. They are shown a model adding the same to each increases the...
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Subtracting with Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders identify the techniques used to assist in subtracting multi-digit numbers. Students complete a subtraction worksheet and...
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Understanding Program Flow and Logic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore decision-making logic in programming computer games. The 10th installment of a 21-part unit teaches scholars how to apply conditional statements and Boolean expressions. They use these concepts to create a "Guess My Number" game...
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Solve Story Problems: Sold! A Mathematics Adventure

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young mathematicians listen to the book Sold!: A Mathematics Adventure by Nathan Zimelman where they encounter ways to solve story problems. They then create and solve start unknown addition and subtraction equations. Resource builds in...
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Darts Game

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders attempt to determine what the scores of the game in the problem could be. They work with basic multiplication facts to justify the solutions to a dart game and share all of the possible scores.
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Place Value Popsicles

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students play a place value game using popsicle sticks and dice. They investigate units and tens.