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Introduction to Scatter Plots and Correlation
Students examine the concept of scatter plots. They compare baseball statistics to locate the ones that correlate with winning, and identify the positive, negative, and no correlation in sets of data using MS Excel.
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Sports and Geometry
Pupils investigate shapes in sports. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify geometric shapes in sports equipment, fields, etc. Pupils present their findings.
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Number Tick Tack Toe: Multicultural Awareness and Appreciation Adaptation
Students focus on this activity would be differences in ability and disability. Some of the students in the class do very well in this activity and often, or always, win in the games of Number Tick Tack Toe; other students struggle and...
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Draw a Picture
In this subtraction learning exercise, students solve one digit subtraction story problems. There are six story problems to solve.
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Make a 10 to Add
In this early childhood addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 6 math story problems that require them to make a 10 to help them.
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PROBLEMS AT THE BALLPARK
Fifth graders reinforce understanding of division and fractions by solving word "PROBLEMS AT THE BALLPARK".
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Subtract Mixed Numbers
In this subtracting mixed numbers practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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Examining Estimation
Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.
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Problem Solving with Batting Averages
Fifth graders use data from an Excel document to analyze and predict trends in batting averages.
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Problem Solving and the Sports Page
Fourth graders create and solve word problems using the boxscores from the sports section of the newspaper. The role play the sport, define abbreviations used and examine the fundamentals of scoring the sport.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Young scholars identify a right angle and right triangle. They perform WebQuests searching for similar figures and solve for the length of one of the sides given the other two.
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Celsius Tells Temperature, Too
Second graders become aware that thermometer liquids expand or contract as temperature affects them.
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The Hundred Penny Box
Students analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding. After reading the story "The Hundred Penny Box", students define the terms "interest," "interest rate," and "compounding." Through several...
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Different Ways to Add
In this adding practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using any method they wish.
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Using a Pictograph
In this problem solving instructional activity, 5th graders answer four questions using the pictograph provided. The instructional activity pertains to sports.
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Simply the Best
Young scholars determine whom they consider "the best" performer in a variety of entertainment industries and discuss how to accurately measure greatness. They create bar graphs comparing statistics of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds and the...
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The Mean, Median, and Mode Chain Gang
Students analyze a set of data. They work in cooperative groups and use chain links to identify the mean, median, and mode of the chain.
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Union and Intersection of Sets
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the intersection and union of sets and solve problems with Venn diagrams. The three page worksheet contains a combination of seventeen multiple choice and free response...
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Courts and Bounds
Students relate what they know about boundaries on sports courts to explore range of space. In this domain and range lesson, students identify numbers needed to calculate ranges and use the problem solving strategy of making a table.
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Multiplication Is Fun
Students practice basic multiplication facts using an Internet program. Students participate in discussion and guided practices concerning the theory and practice of multiplication. Using a provided link, they complete practice...
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Exploring Nonprofit Careers
Students interview members of nonprofit organizations about their careers. In this nonprofit careers lesson plan, students research nonprofit careers, prepare questions to ask, and interview those who have those careers.
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Make a Table
In this charting worksheet, 4th graders complete a table. Using the information provided, students fill in the missing data and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Add or Subtract
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 3 story problems in which a situation is described that will require addition or subtraction. Students write the correct number sentence, then solve.