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Using Tens Frames To Build Addition And Subtraction Facts To Ten
Learners review the basic addition facts through ten. They use tens frames to show number patterns and number families. They also form subtraction facts to ten using dot patterns on a quinary frame. Given a number sentence they find...
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Using Tens Frames for "Teen" Numbers
Sixth graders practice recognizing teen numbers for the part-whole strategy of bridging to ten. They approach the advanced counting stage to problem solve addition facts to ten utilizing dot patterns on a quinary frame with dot patterns...
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Five Little Ducks
First graders practice the strategy of groupings within 5 in the counting to one stages one, two and three. They encounter the rhyme "Five Little Ducks" and role-play the rhyme using five students to represent the five little ducks. They...
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Blank Grids
Second graders model multiplication facts on a multiplication grid. They use the hundreds array to find groupings, known facts to solve multiplication facts. Students demonstrate the ability to use the multiplication facts. They are...
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My Decimal Number
Third graders brainstorm different ways to represent decimal fractions. They draw on their knowledge of decimal place value, addition and subtraction of decimals, and writing decimals in words and symbols. Students discuss the meaning...
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More empty number lines
Third graders are encouraged to focus on the order of numbers and to explain the meaning of the digits in any whole number. They utilize a number line to order numbers to one thousand and higher. Each student begins with a number line on...
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Multiply It!
Third graders solve number sentences involving the multiplication of several single digit numbers. They combine the numbers in an order that makes it easier to perform the calculation mentally. Students recall basic multiplication facts....
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Algebra Relays
Third graders play a game in which they practice their early algebra skills. They recall the basic multiplication facts. Students solve simple algebraic equations. They work in groups of four, to start the relay the teacher states: Using...
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Easy Fraction Game
Fourth graders practice adding fractions that match the descriptions eg. 1/8 + 1/4' add to less than 1'. They assess this assignment as a class starter or as an independent game in advanced multiplicative stage seven. Each student rolls...
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?
Young scholars solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
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Equilateral Triangles
Learners examine the attribute of equilateral triangles. In this equilateral triangle lesson, students examine a number of paper triangles to determine how they are classified. They determine how triangles are depicted in Navajo rugs.
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Ratios, Proportions, and Cross-multiplication
Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.
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Building Patterns Incrementally
Students study the recurrence rules for patterns where the increase from one term to the next is not constant. They look for the recurrence rule on their own. They copy the pattern and create the next element, continue the pattern with...
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Building Patterns Constantly
Students are introduced to some number patterns using buildings constructed with squares. They construct tables of patterns and finding the recurrence rule for a simple pattern where the increase from term to term is a constant.
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Space Tiling with Captain Planet
Fifth graders Apply the symmetry and angle properties of polygons, using symmetry and angle properties of polygons to solve practical problems. They study tessellates and explain why a shape tessellates.
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Ones and Tens
Students identify the relationship between ones and tens in place value. They use place value mats and straws to identify tens and ones and group the ones to represent tens. After writing and discussing the numbers 10 and 20 they...
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Birthday Cakes
Students use basic multiplication and division facts to find simple fractions of an amount. Independently they complete a worksheet of birthday cake problems, solving the fraction problems by drawing a picture to illustrate each cake...
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Design Patterns in Everyday Life
Students find symbols and patterns in everyday life. In this patterns lesson, students break into groups and look for specific patterns and symbols. Students record their findings. Students create a graphic organizer with the information.
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Soaring Towers
Students build towers from recycled materials. in this building lesson, students build the highest tower they can from varied materials. They focus on shapes and which items should go on the bottom to make a strong base.
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Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Pupils calculate the maximum and minimum of each function. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data to analyze it. They differentiate between the absolute max and min and the maxima and minima of each function.
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Identifying Patterns
Students investigate the elements of a pattern. In this geometry lesson, students identify different shapes in a pattern and discover which shapes are missing in order to extend it. Students create their own patterns using...
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Rounding to the Tens Place
First graders practice rounding to the nearest hundred and tens place. In this rounding lesson, 1st graders watch a video on and discuss the process of rounding to the nearest hundreds place with the teacher's guidance. Students...
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An Application of Congruence
Students solve triangles using the properties if congruency. In this geometry activity, students apply congruent and similar figures to solve real world and math problems. They show they are able to follow instructions.
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Measuring the Earth
Students identify types of arcs and angles in a circle, find the measure of arcs and angles, and solve real world problems involving lengths of segments in circles, lengths, and areas.