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Multiplication: A Treasure Hunt to Two and Three Digit by One Digit Multiplication
Here is a math lesson which has learners practice multiplying two and three digit numbers by one digit numbers. They discuss multiplication strategies and use those strategies to play a game.
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Converge or Diverge?
Students prepare for the calculus concepts of limits by examining sequences that converge and diverge. By using an Excel program that generates sequences, students manipulate the starting number, multiplier and add-on values, and examine...
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The Squares of Numbers in Multiplication
Review multiplication facts and concepts! This clear, and easy to follow instructional activity will help your class to understand multiplication by using arrays and repeated addition. There are strategies to help with memorization and...
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The Distributive Property For Numerical and Variable Expressions
Collaborate to research and share. Doesn't that sound great? Learners explore algebraic expressions, use Algeblocks to examine and compare numerical and variable expressions, and apply the distributive property. Examples and worksheets...
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Area Applet
Elementary math classes calculate the area of a shape and explain the correlation between the size of the perimeter and the areas that can be contained within that perimeter. They also explain the effect the shape of the perimeter has on...
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Factors
Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Students explore the concept of exponential growth. For this exponential growth lesson, students manipulate power models with base 2. Students discuss what would happen if you doubled a penny over the course of 20 days. ...
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Birthday Card
Add a twist to the practice of simplifying expressions. The task asks scholars to decode a mathematical puzzle using their knowledge of expressions. If they are able to write and simplify the expression, the mathematics behind the puzzle...
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Fraction Fever
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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Creating Linear Equations in One Variable
The example of two travelers meeting somewhere along the road has been a stereotypical joke about algebra as long as algebra has existed. Here in this detailed presentation, this old trope gets a careful and approachable treatment....
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Rice and More Rice
Fifth graders explore problem solving strategies for mathematical estimation. In this math problem solving lesson, 5th graders predict how many grains of rice are in a jar, practice establishing and looking for patterns in...
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How Many Pieces of Mail?
Fourth graders explore their multiplication skills. In this number sense lesson, students use their problem solving skills to solve a word problem that requires them to multiply 2 or 3-digit numbers by 1 or 2-digit numbers....
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...
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Math Technique in Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Young scholars multiply and divide fractions. In this math lesson, students are given explicit visual instruction of how to work with fractions. Intended for learning disabled young scholars, the teacher demonstrates how to manipulate...
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Prime and Composite Numbers with use of manipulatives (Elementary, Mathematics)
Students learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.
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Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property
Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.
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Face The Facts To Remember
Second graders use manipulatives, drawings, and story problems to learn the two's multiplication tables. After learning how to find answers, they participate in a memory game to match facts and answers.
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Multiplication: Determining the Weight of Multiple Objects
Seventh graders use their knowledge of multiplication and problem solving to determine the total weight of multiple objects. In this multiplication lesson, 7th graders weigh various manipulatives, record the weight, and use...
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Cutting Up in Class, Fractal Style
Students create three-dimension models demonstrating exponents, multiplying and dividing of fractions, and the use of repeating patterns in tessellations, mirror images, and tiling.
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Time for a Plumber!
Fourth graders compare amounts of time in seconds, minutes and hours. In this multiplying and comparing time lesson, 4th graders problem solve a plumbing problem scenario to find which amount of time is the least. Students...
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Volume and Surface Area of Right Rectangular Prisms
Students identify the formulas for three-dimensional figures. They use manipulatives to model problems. Students create foldables and explain volume and surface area. Students complete worksheets and classify solids. Students sing a...
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Balancing Equations
Young scholars balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying...
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Don't Eat the Crayons: Real-Life Multiplication
Third graders use items which come in sets to look for real-life multiples and write multiplication problems. This lesson plan assess the student's understanding of the meaning of multiplication using an array model and manipulatives.