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Perplexing Perimeters

For Teachers 3rd
In the process of constructing their own "rulers" Students develop a sense of the size of a centimeter and meter. Students select the appropriate "ruler" for the tasks. Finally, 3rd graders calculate the perimeter of objects using...
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Adding, Subtraction, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Students 5th - 8th
For this fractions activity, students first review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division without fractions.  Next, students add and subtract fractions in fifth-three problems, followed by multiplying in forty-four...
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Elapsed Time Two

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study how to calculate elapsed time. In this elapsed time lesson, they determine how to calculate the ending time of an event when they are given the starting time and the elapsed time. They participate in direct instruction,...
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Get a Line on Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Learners utilize math functions such as addition and...
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...
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Estimation and Computation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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Conic Sections

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, while using a graphing calculator, graph systems of conic sections as well as identify their solutions. They complete various word problems dealing with conic sections with their calculators. In addition, students sketch graphs...
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How Much is that Name?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore money counting.  In this money problem solving activity, students calculate how much money their name is "worth" using the corresponding alphabet letters which have been assigned a coin value.
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Introducing Linear Terminology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Area, Perimeter and Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area, perimeter and volume instructional activity, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they calculate the value for each variable in the triangle shown. Then, students find the distance of the ladder...
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.
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Probability as a Decimal

For Students 8th - 9th
In this probability as a decimal worksheet, students determine the probability of a number as a decimal. They draw a marble at random from a jar and calculate the probability given. Then, students roll a die numbered from 1 to 6 and...
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Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry lesson, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount using the calculator.
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The X Factor - Trinomials and Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use algebra tiles to identify the binomial factors and the graphing calculator to verify the result. In addition, they will identify the x-intercepts and y-intercepts of each trinomial function and explore relationships between...
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Multi-Digit Multiplication

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice mastering the ability to multiply multi-digit numbers utilizing rectangular arrays and a variety of mental math strategies. They model and illustrate meanings of multiplication and division of whole numbers and...
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Race to 50/100

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice utilizing multiple tens frames and dice to race to fifty or one hundred. They calculate tens and ones to find out how many counters they have on their grid and how many more they need to get to fifty or one...
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What Numbers Do Digits Represent

For Students 4th - 6th
In this place value worksheet, students write down the value of the number underlined in the larger numbers. For example, 390 945 will be provided and students write down 40. They then use a calculator to solve addition and subtraction...
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th
In this order of operations worksheet, 5th graders review how to solve a problem using the order of operations. Students then determine the order of operations for the first calculation and then complete the second set by multiplying the...
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Multiplying Whole Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiplication of whole numbers worksheet, students follow step by step directions to multiply two pairs of numbers without using a calculator.
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Can I Afford This Apartment?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.
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Arithmetic Tricks

For Students 6th
In this basic arithmetic worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 math problems. The problems include a variety of addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
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Multiplication Of Decimal Fractions

For Teachers 8th
In this multiplication of decimal fractions worksheet, 8th graders use the whole number multiplication fact given to work out the answers to three word problems. Students, in addition, estimate the answers to ten problems without using a...
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Operations for Problem-Solving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...