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Links Away: Looking Back and Moving Forward

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars explore fact families. In this math lesson, students use links to model a fact family. Young scholars solve addition and subtraction problems.
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Subtraction

For Students 1st
In this subtraction learning exercise, 1st graders use the number line to help them find the missing number in the single digit subtraction equations. Students solve 25 problems.
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Combining Foods

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore addition. In this math lesson, students discover how addition and subtraction are related. Students model related addition and subtraction facts.
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Mental Math

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in an online computation game. For this computation lesson, students practice simple computations and use an internet site to review addition and subtraction facts.
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Adding Two Digit Numbers with Using Dimes and Pennies

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a math game using dimes and pennies. They practice combining coins to make a given amount of money, and they use the combinations to practice adding two digit numbers. Teacher assessment strategies and...
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Identifying Important Ideas in Expository Text

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the main ideas from expository text. In this main ideas lesson, students read a piece of text and practice identifying what is most important. Students complete another sample reading with a group then discuss as a class.
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Math Shortcuts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Looking for a different way to introduce long division? Need a shortcut for checking multiplication answers? Then this is for you! The multiplication method uses a quick trick to check for accuracy. The division method allows learners to...
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Mayan Math

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the Maya's as mathematicians. In this Mayan math lessons, 5th graders work with the ancient Mayan numbering system by comparing it to the American Number System. They tell the differences and similarities...
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Finding and Creating Addition Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen as teacher snaps her fingers in a certain pattern and then join in as they become familiar with the pattern and then repeating it. They observe a patterns of shapes and repeat after the teacher has explained it....
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Math Lesson Study Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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Mystery Boxes

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that use the operation of addition. They fill in the missing addends or sums as needed.
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Lines and Angles

For Students 6th - 8th
In this lines and angles worksheet, students identify parallel and perpendicular lines. They demonstrate the characteristics of a straight line. They determine missing angle measurements. This two-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step...
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Truce Unlikely In DVD Wars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore basic DVD technology and discover the differences between Blu-ray discs and HD DVDs. In addition, students find advertisements of two very similar products from different manufacturers in the newspaper, and compare them.
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Calculators

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the four basic operations of mathematics that are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The use of a technology game is part of the lesson. They demonstrate the proper use of a calculator as part of...
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Add and Subtract within 100- Matching Worksheet

For Students 1st - 3rd
There are seven word problems here which test your class's basic addition and subtraction skills. Answers are listed on the right, but they must find the correct one and record the corresponding letter next to the problem. Consider doing...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Migration and Refugees

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore issues relating to refugees. Using the internet, they gather facts about refugees. Students discuss the range of situations which turn citizens of one country into refugees of another.
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M&M: Multiplication Madness

For Teachers 3rd
Students analyze the multiplication facts from zero to ten in the ten lessons of this unit. The concepts of mental multiplication and solving word problems are important components of this unit.
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Rice Math

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice basic subtraction facts using a number grid.  In this rice math lesson, 4th graders figure out how much more they need to get to a specific number.  Students complete a chart of examples and then play a...
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Solving Problems

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.
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The U.S. Census

For Students 6th - 8th
In this U.S. Census Worksheet, students read a passage regarding the U.S. Census and answer the following 10 multiple choice questions.
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Paint Plus

For Teachers 1st
Using the computer and the Paint program, Students explore the different tools available in the paint program, and then create a picture showing two sets of pictures and an equation.
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Honey Bee Facts And Figures: Math Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners practice their mathematics and mapping skills using examples from honey bee biology. Discuss why the colonies were found in this pattern. They examine food and water in the area, and how many humans live in the area where...
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Hop to It

For Teachers 1st
First graders play a game of hopscotch, but hop to the answer of the addition or subtraction fact the teacher calls out.