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Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
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The Five Number Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.
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Building Shapes From Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students experience how to illustrate some of the many connections between number and geometry. Through this 2-3 day focus on square numbers and triangular numbers, students make connections among mathematical topics.
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Number Patterns: Square and Rectangular Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore number patterns. In this number pattern lesson, students discover the attributes of square and rectangular numbers as well as the number patterns associated with them. Students complete worksheet activities...
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Missing Numbers On a Number Square

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this number order worksheet, students analyze four number squares with missing numbers. All are parts taken from the 1-100 square. Students fill in the missing numbers, telling what comes before, after or between the clue numbers...
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Missing Numbers on a Number Square

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this missing numbers worksheet, students fill in missing numbers is number squares taken from the 1-100 squares. An answer key is given.
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Square & Rectangular Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
For this number pattern worksheet, learners respond to 4 multi-step questions that regarding square and rectangular numbers as well as the number patterns associated with them.
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Magic Math Squares

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this magic squares worksheet, students fill in missing numbers in squares to arrive at the "magic number." A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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Hoot: Vocabulary: Magic Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Define words with numbers in a fun vocabulary activity. Using words from Hoot by Carl Hiaasen, learners use a grid to match words and their definitions, and to find the magic number that is the same when the numbers are added from...
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Prime & Composite Numbers: Algebra/Geometry Institute 2009

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create factor trees.  In this prime and composite instructional activity, students model fractions using tiles.  They create factor trees and identify prime and composite numbers.  Students use grid paper and...
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Magic Squares

For Students 2nd
In this finding the magic numbers worksheet, 2nd graders add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers learning exercise, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares 4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers activity, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this finding the magic numbers worksheet, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares 6

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers worksheet, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares 7

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers worksheet, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares 8

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers activity, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Magic Squares 9

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this finding the magic numbers worksheet, students add rows, columns, and diagonals to determine the magic numbers. Students solve 4 problems.
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Add Whole Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this addition worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which larger numbers will be added with carrying. These are story problems. Students write the number sentence needed and solve.
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The Magic Squares

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to solve a magic square arrangement. In small groups they explore various strategies including non-algebraic and algebraic techniques, write an explanation of their solution, and...
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6th Grade Math Worksheet

For Students 6th
In this multiple task math activity, 6th graders solve 10 math problems involving metric units, number lines, composite numbers, estimation and percentages.
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3rd grade math review

For Teachers 3rd
In this math review worksheet, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions about patterns, addition, least to greatest, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Numbers and Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th
In this numbers and expressions worksheet, students write numerical expressions and verbal expressions. They translate algebraic expressions to number sentences and evaluate the expression. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems....
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Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
What better way to engage children in a math lesson than by talking about ice cream? Using a pocket chart or piece of chart paper, the class works together creating a bar graph of the their favorite ice cream flavors. Learners then work...