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Defining Division
Upper graders explore division through fair-shares. They will review fair shares and fractions as a segway into division. They start by playing "Share Fairly" game and create mathematical arguments for solving problems. Manipulatives and...
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In the Bag!
Students calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.
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The Treasure Map
Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.
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Squared Riddles
For this squared riddles worksheet, learners problem solve four mathematical word problem riddles. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Multiple Riddles
In this multiple riddles worksheet, students problem solve five mathematical word problems associated with multiple riddles. Students share their answers with their classmates.
NASA
Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge
"By the hair on your chinny-chin-chin, I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house in," says the big, bad wolf! Engineering hopefuls are challenged to design and construct a hurricane-proof building from simple office and craft...
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Telling Time Lesson Plan
Judy Clocks are a great invention. Here, learners review telling time to hour and half hour on Judy clocks, begin telling time to quarter hour, use clock stamps to practice, and play computer games using Trudy's Time and Place House...
Charleston School District
Pre-Test Unit 7: Real Numbers
Don't be irrational! Use this pre-test to assess your classes' ability to work with all types of real numbers. The lesson asks learners to estimate value, evaluate roots, and order numbers. This begins a series of lessons on the real...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Indefinite Integrals
The inverse of matter is anti-matter, so the inverse of a derivative is an antiderivative. The lesson plan introduces antiderivatives and indefinite integrals to the class along with the notation for integrals. Groups work together to...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplication of Whole Numbers by Fractions: Multiplication of Fractions by Whole Numbers
An interactive challenges mathematicians to multiply fractions by whole numbers. A model provides a clear visual aid in preparing whole numbers to be multiplied. Six questions include multiple-choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and...
EngageNY
Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Radicals
That's radical! Simplifying radicals may not be exciting, but it is an important skill. A math lesson provides explanations of properties used throughout the material. Scholars practice skills needed to multiply and divide...
Curated OER
The Folding Problem
Ninth graders experiment with paper folding to create geometrical shapes. Students analyze the Copymaster of the problem. After the students have worked on their own for a while, stop them and discuss.
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Halloween Scene
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students estimate, calculate prices, and convert liquid measures to solve these problems.
Ohio Resource Center
Egyptian Fractions
What is an Egyptian Fraction? Print this sheet as a bell-ringer activity. Budding mathematicians solve three short answer problems. They write three fractions as unit fractions so that the numerator is one and the sum is equal to the...
Online Math Learning
Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers
After a brief introduction for the objective of dividing fractions bywhole numbers, 10 problems are provided to solve. Hints can be asked for and answers checked on this online worksheet.
Curated OER
Converting Fractions
Upper elementary and middle schoolers solve 30 problems in which fractions are converted to decimals and percents. There is no instruction on the page; problems are closely spaced with no room for pupils to show their work.
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Statements to Fractions
In this fractions learning exercise, learners problem solve 6 math statements as fractions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
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Fractions of Fractions
Fourth graders use an online tool entitled the "Fraction of Fractions" tool to examine how to find a fraction of a fraction. They apply the array tool to problem solving situations. They complete paper folding activities in which they...
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The Math Lesson 42
In this division practice activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 210 problems that require them to divide in various types of problems.
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Fractions
In this fractions practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 9 problems that require them to identify and shade fractions as well as solve word problems.
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Not So Snappy 10
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Fractions Worksheet 1
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 6 problem solving questions. Students identify fraction pictures that are equivalent or are shown in lowest terms. Students reduce fractions to lowest terms and make equivalent fractions.
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Case of the Broken Eggs
In this case of the broken eggs learning exercise, students put their problem solving skills to use as they solve the 2 puzzles that require them to work with fractions.
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Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions
Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.