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Adding in Any Order

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders use a circle and write how many for each problem. Then they take a specific number of circles, add a few more and count. Students identify what was the same in the addition sentences.
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Fact Families

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders create a fact family that uses specific numbers given. Then they draw eight circles, add five more, and write the fact out in a problem.
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts instructional activity, students study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled...
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Guess and Test/Make a Table

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore problem solving strategies.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the guess and test and make a table problem solving strategies.  Students work in pairs to apply the problem solving...
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Cool to Rule: A Game of Prediction and Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students demonstrate measurement and estimation skills. In small groups, they are given a measurement, predict what object in the classroom is equal to that specific measurement, and record their data in a table that includes the...
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Place the First Digit

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math graphs worksheet, learners use the table for the 'States with the Fewest Full-Time Firefighters' math table to find the first digit value places for the word problems.
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Multiplication Facts for 2,5, and 10

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice multiplying by 2, 5 and 10. In this multiplication lesson, students participate in a teacher demonstration lesson of grouping for multiplication or making arrays. They concentrate on two's in this lesson and apply what...
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker. They utilize hands-on learning materials imbedded in the lesson plan.
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Flip a Coin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of probability. In groups, they make a prediction about how many times a coin might show heads or tails when flipped. They carry out the experiment and record their results to compare it to their...
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Tangram Perimeters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work together to make figures out of tangram squares. In groups, they calculate the measurements they need and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. They complete a worksheet solving equations using the theorem and review their...
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Equal Groups with Remainders

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this addition practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems which involve remainders.
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Geometry Straws

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create different angles and shapes by using different lengths of straws. In this geometry straws lesson plan, students glue straws onto paper and define what they have made.
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Napolean Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. For this polygon lesson, students  differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to...
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Graphing Data

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders graph data about their classmates. In this data analysis lesson plan, 2nd graders ask each other several questions about their hair color and eye color. Students graph the data that they collected.
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A Triangle Expansion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the foil method used to multiply two binomials. In this lesson on evaluating algebraic expressions, students are able to identify the coefficient in an algebraic expression, "act out" the foil method of multiplying...
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Solving Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra activity, 11th graders solve a variety of problems using linear and quadratic properties as they pertain to functions. There are 12 questions.
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Statistics

For Students 9th
In this statistics worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems that include using different types of graphs to illustrate data. First, they determine the median score for each stem-and-leaf plot. Then, students...
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Multiplication Review

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Review the various ways we multiply. Multiplication is presented as repeated addition, equal groups, and in an array. This is a quick way to go over what we do when we multiply and may be a good tool for a beginning of the year review.
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A Walk in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using a word problem, learners practice estimation techniques. After leading the class through a solution to this problem, a teacher could have the class complete other estimation activities using this one as a model.
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Quarter Combos

For Teachers 2nd
Review money with this motivating lesson. Using a simple game, learners practice adding up coins to total $.25. This lesson comes with worksheets that could be used to cement students' knowledge of this topic.
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Division Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Show your mathematicians how division is used in the real world. These realistic scenarios offer 10 opportunities for beginners to practice their division skills, showing their work in the space provided. The problems are short and...
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Beginning Division Word Problems - myTestBook.com

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this division worksheet, students solve division word problems dealing with numbers less than 30. Students complete 10 word problems.
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When Average Is the Way to Go

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students engage in experiences involving the mathematical concept of averages. After watching a video, students explore averaging through a variety of different methods.
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nvestigation - Justin and Daniel's Puzzles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore area and perimeter, using tangram pieces. They discover the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. After experimentation, 7th graders write a rule for finding the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles.