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Linear Functions
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.
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Area
Learners examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable learners to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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Number Muncher
Third graders develop and solve comparative number sentences using greater than and less than symbols to feel Hungry Harold.
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Shh... It's a Secret!
Fifth graders examine a series of rules for deciphering a code. They create their own secret message using a code after watching video. They access a web site to practice their decoding skills.
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Relationships in Geometry
Young scholars show the correlation between quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles and squares.
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Pretty Patterns
Students discuss shape and number patterns and play a game practicing completing patterns. Then they rotate through five workstations that reinforce the concept of patterning.
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Fifth graders investigate the concepts of composite and prime numbers. They factor different numbers and determine the number of factors for each. Based upon this information the number is declared prime or composite.
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Find Probability
In this probability activity, 4th graders answer 6 word problems using a tally chart that contains the results of rolling a dice that has the names of western states on it. They find the median, write fractions that show data, and order...
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Functions and Equations
For this problem solving worksheet, 8th graders focus on functions and equations. Students respond to 6 problems solving for the missing variable in each.
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Let's Go Shopping with $500
Third graders use a worksheet to budget a five-hundred dollar shopping spree. They select goods to purchase, figure totals and then calculate discounts and sales tax. They compare results to determine who purchased the most for his or...
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Weighted Eggs
Students order five weighted plastic eggs in order from lightest to heaviest.
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Five Little Monkeys
Students listen to story Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, and act out subtraction situations.
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Super Sort
Students sort objects based on one characteristic. They define the term "attribute" and give examples of attributes of objects. Students explain their reasoning for sorting objects into groups.
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Spending Spree
Students collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...
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Picture Story
In this story worksheet, students put pictures in order to tell a story and fill in the blanks to 2 different stories to complete them. Students complete 3 stories total.
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Three-Dimensional Play Dough
Fourth graders make models of three-dimensional figures and then use these play dough figures to observe and count the vertices, edges, and faces of the figure.
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Let's Measure the Speed of Sound
Third graders measure the speed of sound using scientific investigative techniques.
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Measure Me!
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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Survey Surfing
Learners survey other students and record the information on a chart using tally marks. They record their favorite fish and their favorite foods, and share the results with the class.
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More Bait for Your Buck!
Students determine where to buy the heaviest earthworms as they study invertebrates. They create a double bar graph of the results of the weight data.
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Create Your Own Coded Language
Students discover and identify cryptology used in everyday life. They decipher or crack codes. Students create their own secret writing or coded messages, and develop a dictionary of eponyms. They discuss how they have already...
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Regroup in Multiplication
In this regrouping in multiplication practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Problem Solving: Reasonable Answers
In this finding reasonable answers practice activity, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Computing Costs
Seventh graders calculate the out-of-pocket money needed to purchase a discounted item taxed at a certain percentage of sales tax.