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Counting 5-10
In this counting worksheet, students draw lines to match sets of objects with their corresponding numbers, 5-10. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Counting 10-15
In this counting worksheet, students draw lines to match the numbers 10-15 with their correct number of objects. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Counting 1-3
In this counting worksheet, learners count pictures of objects, writing the total amount beside each set. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Counting Shapes: Fewer and More
For this counting worksheet, students count the number of shapes in the box and draw a group of objects that has fewer shapes than the box. Students solve 2 problems.
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Counting Shapes: Identifying Fewer Objects
In this counting shapes worksheet, students count the shapes in each group, and circle the group with the fewer amount of shapes. Students complete 2 problems.
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Counting up to 5
In this counting learning exercise, students count sets of objects, writing the total amount shown beside each set. Numbers 1-5 are used. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Identifying Fewer Objects
In this counting instructional activity, students count the number of shapes in each group and circle the group that is the fewer number. Students complete 2 problems.
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Yummy Gummy Subtraction
Here is a quick 15 minute lesson intended to introduce subtraction. Learners count and subtract gummy bears to complete 5 problems. The lessons suggest that the gummy bears can be saved and used the next day, but gummy bears get gross...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Congruence, Construction, and Proof
Trace the links between a variety of math concepts in this far-reaching unit. Ideas that seem very different on the outset (like the distance formula and rigid transformations) come together in very natural and logical ways. This...
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Parts of a Set
Calling all fraction novices! Use sets of objects to introduce scholars to fractions before they even have learned about numerators and denominators (but this is a great way to introduce these terms!). The first section has four...
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A Mass of Pennies
Learners estimate and determine the number of cents (pennies) that are needed to equal the mass of a variety of common objects. They develop a process for measuring and explore concepts related to units of measurement.
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Shapes and Tools
Young learners view different shapes drawn by the teacher on the board. The teacher identifies each shape by name and discusses the importance of knowing the difference between shapes when building something. The pupils complete the...
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Recognizing 3-Dimensional Shapes
Three-dimensional shapes are all around us; expose young geometers to this concept as they focus on identifying four figures: cube, prism, sphere, and pyramid. Learners begin by matching four objects to the shape each...
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Multiplication as Repeated Addition
For beginners, present multiplication as repeated addition to give them a familiar context. They examine grouped sets of objects and add up the groups to get a total. Then, learners translate the addition sets to a basic multiplication...
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Comparing Sets
Kindergarteners and first graders work with Reese's Pieces to explain comparing sets, create comparison sets, and compare sets of numbers and objects. A good lesson that uses a "tasty" manipulative!
DK Publishing
Can You Remember? Learning #1-5
Start from the beginning with new counters! They practice number concepts, tracing five digits: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Next, scholars count the number of each object in an illustrated pond scene. How many suns? How many ducks? There are five...
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Spoonfuls, Cupfuls and Handfuls
Explore the use of non-standard units for measuring volume with elementary learners. They fill a container and count the number used using cups, spoons, and bottles, build with blocks and count the number of blocks used, and compare and...
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Sorting Candy
Lower graders sort and group objects by their different properties. They watch a video about sorting then, sort and organize candy in different groups. Students compare how others sorted their candy. Finally, they decide which group has...
DK Publishing
2 More Than
Which one has two more? Each row of objects has a corresponding row, and mathematicians determine which one has two more than the other, checking it off. They work with single-digit values here and should be encouraged to write the...
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4 Fewer Than
Which image has four fewer? There are three sets of objects here which introduce subtraction concepts to beginning mathematicians (although the word subtraction and its symbol do not show up here). They count the number of...
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Math Readiness
In this math readiness instructional activity, students view and examine the objects in four windows. Students count each object in each box and then circle the number shown that states how many objects are in each of the four boxes.
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Tall Towers
Linear measurement is the focus of this math lesson plan. Youngsters work in groups to build towers with blocks. They build towers represented on index cards and determine how many blocks taller one tower is.
Illustrative Mathematics
Seeing is Believing
How many visual models can be used to show multiplication? Three basic kinds of models can be used to represent and explain the equation 4 x (9 + 2). The commentary section provides description and graphics to explain the set...
Illustrative Mathematics
Measure Me!
How many unifix cubes tall are you? If you're not sure, then perform this math activity with your class and find out. Working in pairs, young mathematicians make measuring sticks out of unifix cubes in order to determine the length of...