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Eisenhower Regioanl Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education

Lesson 10: Integer Addition and Subtraction (for the TI-73 only)

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Using a number line on the floor made from masking tape and manipulatives, learners observe a demonstration of the addition and subtraction processes. After completing several worksheets, they solve three-term problems using calculators...
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Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction of Shop Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, pupils solve 9 story problems in which decimal numbers are added and subtracted. All problems pertain to construction. Decimal numbers are to the hundredths place on the page.
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Curated OER

Learning to Add and Subtract

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.
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Curated OER

Two-Step Problems and Money Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Elementary schoolers solve two-step equations and practice money concepts. They solve multi-step addition and subtraction contextual problems and apply money concepts to real life situations. Pupils use pictures and counters to help them...
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Curated OER

The School Store

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars choose between the operations of addition or subtraction to solve a real life problem. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students make a chart of items sold in the school store. Young scholars then work in teams to...
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Curated OER

Carry and Borrow

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete basic math computations. In this addition and subtraction lesson, 2nd graders learn how to carry and borrow numbers when adding and subtracting. Students learn a carrying song to help them remember. Students...
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Curated OER

Maya Math: Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how ancient Maya counted, and practice addition and subtraction using Maya number glyphs.
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Curated OER

Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...
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Curated OER

Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students perform basic operations in modular (clock) arithmetic. Students encode and decode messages using shift and affine ciphers. Students apply their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.
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Curated OER

Jump Rope Math

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students practice grade level math skills. In this math lesson, students solve math facts on index cards and collaboratively arrange them in numerical order on a jump rope. Correct order earns the team a chance to physically move towards...
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Curated OER

Beanie Baby Bonanza

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders add and subtract decimals.  For this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders are given an imaginary $100 to purchase five Beanie Babies.  Students determine which five they would like to purchase and estimate...
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Ohio Department of Education

Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
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Curated OER

Measure: Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice measuring with formulas. In this measurement lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to calculate perimeter, area, and volume.
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Curated OER

Long Division

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine and demonstrate the steps of long division. They discuss why we use long division, and observe the teacher draw an illustration of a division problem. Students then solve a variety of long division problems,...
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Curated OER

Food for Thought: Hunger???Around the Block, Around the World LESSON 2: Local Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the difference between hunger and malnutrition. They study the idea of hunger as a theme in literature while discovering how communities can solve hunger problems.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. For this decimal lesson, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one step...
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Curated OER

Egg Count

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice writing addition and subtraction sentences. They use an activity sheet to count white and browm eggs and solve addition and subtraction problems. Aftterwards, they write addition and subtraction sentences.
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Curated OER

Solving Word Problems with Fish

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Send your class fishing...for the right answers! Small groups collaborate to create math word problems based on the fish in their classroom aquarium or on the aquarium itself. After all groups determine the answer for their ownproblem,...
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Curated OER

Matrix Analysis of Networks

For Teachers 9th - 11th
  Explore the connection between a finite graph, a directed graph, and a matrix. Graph lines and identify the relationship of matrices in real-world scenarios. Then use this information to work with a partner to plan and design a...
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Curated OER

Word Clue and All About Me Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. In this word problem lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and  use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve problems. They use...
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Curated OER

Costa Rica's Sustainable Coffee

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars experiment to see if birds prefer to eat bird seed with additives vs. no  additives.  In this experimental lesson students test to see if birds notice a difference between additive and no additive food. 
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Curated OER

MS Math Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a mnemonic device which correctly represents the order of operations. They simplify expressions by correctly following the order of operations. Students use PEMDAS-parentheses, exponents, multiplication,...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Beatrice’s Goat: A Lesson on Savings Goals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Youngsters learn the meaning of saving and how to reach savings goals by first reading a story of a young Ugandan girl who is gifted a goat, and then discovering the opportunity costs of savings decisions made by her and her family.
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Curated OER

Calendar Math

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Combine calendar-reading with math in this series of worksheets. Each of the 12 months describe a different character's schedule, followed by comprehension questions. Students practice writing dates and days of the week, determining how...