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Math + Fitness = FUN
Students play a game wherein they role 2 dice and calculate either the sum, difference or product of the numbers and the answer is the number of exercises they do. They change stations to do different exercises or skills.
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Numbers Practice Game
In this numbers instructional activity, students interpret symbols assigned to numbers and convert a "symbol" sentence to a number. An "X" represents 10 soldiers, an "I" represents one soldier.
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Third Grade Math Jeopardy
Third grade math concepts in an interactive, "Jeopardy" style format are reviewed in this presentation. The concepts include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Tip: Great review activity.
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All About Money
Few topics engage young mathematicians as much as learning about money. Through a series of shared readings and hands-on activities, children explore the US currency system, learning how to count money and calculate change as they create...
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Add and Subtract within 1000 - Step-by-Step Lesson
Three-digit numbers are the name of the game here! Scholars convert 456 to expanded form, then complete one addition and one subtraction problem. The equations are written vertically, and the addends produce a four-digit number. There is...
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Matrix Operations
Here is a worksheet to practice or review basic matrix operations of addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication. First, define and discuss key vocabulary terms, then have individuals work five simple problems. There are detailed...
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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
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Language Arts: Racing for Fluency
Learners improve fluency through drills to increase quickness and smoothness. In pairs, they practice reading sentences out loud, each time increasing their fluency. Finally, students play a game of timed readings using a stop watch to...
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Links Away: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students explore fact families. In this math lesson, students use links to model a fact family. Students solve addition and subtraction problems.
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Shape Stretch
First graders practice addition and subtraction concepts using gross and fine motor movement. Working in small groups, 1st graders play a game to practice their addition and subtraction facts through gross and fine motor movement...
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Whistle Mixer
Students engage in an easy way to practice addition and subtraction skills while moving in different ways.
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Mathematical Baseball
Second graders, divided into two teams, with the "pitch" being an addition or subtraction problem. If the "batter" answers correctly before the "catcher," the student runs to first base. f the catcher answers first, the batter is out.
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Order of Operations
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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Factor Fun for Fifth Graders
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization instructional activity, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common...
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Calculating Baseball Statistics
Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis lesson, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
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Fraction Conversion 2 (With Percents)
Fifth graders determine how to convert fractions, decimals, and percents. In this conversion lesson plan, 5th graders use an on-line applet to practice making these conversions. They review how to make the conversions in a whole class...
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Fun, Fun, Fun
Students participate in playing online games. In this practice instructional activity, students play online games to practice skills learned throughout the week.
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What Do I Really Have to Gain?
Second graders further develop simple addition facts and their ability to record the facts.
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Defining Culture
Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...
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Mixed Practice Word Problems #5
Six word problems make up this mixed practice instructional activity. Pupils work with money, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using numbers up to 250.
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Problem Solving Cards
Twelve cards and a learning exercise make up an activity designed to reinforce problem solving skills. Scholars read and solve a variety of word problems using a graphic organizer to show their work.
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NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Convergence" - Air Hockey
Learn how to use a matrix to organize data to solve a problem. This activity uses wins and losses to rank players for an air hockey tournament they wish to have. After practicing some basic matrix operations the class could do the...
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Critical Thinking Problems
Young mathematicians practice their reasoning as well as adding and subtracting skills with this worksheet that includes five simple word problems about birthdays. Learners are give pictures of birthday cakes and based on the number of...