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Illustrative Mathematics

Many Ways to Do Addition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A great aspect of teaching math is that children have the freedom to solve problems using a variety of different strategies. The focus of this activity is for young mathematicians to become aware of many ways of answering addition...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Kiri's Mathematics Match Game

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Learning math is so much more fun when it involves playing games. Following the rules of the classic game Memory, young mathematicians flip over two cards at a time as they look for numbers whose sum or difference is equal to the value...
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Laura Candler

In the Dog House

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Teach your young pups some new tricks with this math facts activity. Using a deck of cards and the included game board, pairs of young mathematicians draw cards and attempt to make products that are larger than their partners'...
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Illustrative Mathematics

What’s Missing?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Now you see them, now you don't! This fun peek-a-boo activity engages young mathematicians in developing their ability to compose and decompose numbers. After being presented with a series of counters, children close their eyes while the...
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Curated OER

Making a Ten

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
An addition table supports third graders as they learn strategies to improve their math fluency. When finding sums greater than ten, students are taught how to first make a ten and then add on the rest. A similar method is also...
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Math Learning Center

Grade 1 Supplement Set A4 – Number and Operations: Equivalent Names

For Teachers 1st Standards
Engage young mathematicians in developing their basic arithmetic skills with these great hands-on activities. Using Unifix® cubes to model a variety of single digit addition and subtract problems, children build a basic...
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Curated OER

Sum and Difference angle formulas

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Learners use the sum angle formula for sine to derive the sum and difference formulas for cosine and tangent. The level of difficulty is quite high. Learners must be familiar with trigonometric identities as well as the characteristics...
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Making Math More Fun

Making Math More Fun

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
Address fundamental math skills with a series of fun math board games. With 25 games that focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, and percentages, kids will quickly find that math practice is their favorite...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Hitting the Target Number

For Students 2nd Standards
Make combinations to reach the target. Learners play a game to add and subtract numbers between 0 and 10 to reach a target number between 10 through 20. Teachers use the game to help pupils learn efficient ways to add and subtract within...
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Pedago Net

Math Games Using Dice and Cards to Promote Mental Strategies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Develop mental math skills using these fun partner games. Covering basic operations, each one offers differentiation options, extension ideas, and clear directions. Dice or cards is all you'll need to keep kids' attention as they...
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Curated OER

Math Games for Skills and Concepts

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
A 27-page packet full of math games and activities builds on algebra, measurement, geometry, fractional, and graphing skills. Young mathematicians participate in math games collaboratively, promoting teamwork and skills practice.
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Curated OER

Hoot: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Augment your unit on Carl Hiaasen's Hoot with a series of activities about the environment, civil disobedience, making an impact in the world, and growing up. A list of literary concepts and themes helps you to write your lessons to...
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iCivics

We the Jury

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners take on the roles of jurors in a civil case to evaluate evidence and determine a verdict in this engaging online interactive experience.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Inverse Relationship of Addition and Subtraction

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site introduces addition and subtraction fact families and provides an opportunity for students to practice the skill.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Hatcher Hotel Heist

For Students K - 1st Standards
Help Math Maven solve this mystery! Items are missing from several hotel rooms, but some addition and subtraction clues have been left behind. Use your skills to figure out where the thief will strike next!
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Who Has More or Less?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Want to practice addition and subtraction skills in a new and exciting way? Use this online math lesson card game activity.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Word Questions: Elementary Subtraction

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Simple word problems challenge your subtraction skills. If you get stuck, use the clues and the number line for help.
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Other

Elementary Math Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Print out different math practice sheets on the same topic as needed. A variety of practice sheets in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are available.
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Fact Family House [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
Roll dice and place the numbers rolled in the fact family house, then solve the addition or subtraction problem.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: 2, 4, 6, 8

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic, addition, and subtraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Education.com

Education.com: Jelly Bean Subtraction

For Teachers Pre-K
[Free Registration/Login Required] This picture-perfect picnic is all set for some subtraction practice! Count up the jelly beans to find out how many got eaten. This picture problem is a great first step to helping your child understand...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Cuckoo Caper

For Students 3rd - 8th
The famous Clockenheimer Cuckoo is missing from Clockenheimer Clocks on Main Street! Help Math Maven get it back by solving a math riddle.
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Math Cats

Math Cat: Fact Family Card

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you need to know about fact families can be found here. Discover what fact families are and learn different strategies for using them. Links included to print your own fact family cards, create a fact family house, and play a...
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Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year One Math (Page 4)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The focus of this interactive worksheet is basic addition and subtraction facts. Use this worksheet for a quick review or short assessment. Immediate feedback is provided.