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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives them...
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New York State Testing Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this state testing worksheet, students solve problems on a variety of topics studied throughout the year.  They find the median, solve algebraic equations, solve proportions, simplify expressions, find percents, and complete...
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Chess Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking lesson, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to improve their...
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When Life Serves You Lemons!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students build their own lemonade stand. For this problem solving lesson, students measure the materials needed to build a stand and make lemonade. They find the cost of producing the lemonade and the profit they will make. 
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Symbolic Math Guid App

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore problem solving with the TI-89 or Voyage 200. In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, your learners will investigate the Symbolic Math Guide Application which assists students with problem solving...
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The Big Hand Challenge

For Teachers K
Students utilize a computer spreadsheet to record and analyze data. In this problem solving lesson plan, students compare their hand size to that of the principal. Students understand standard and nonstandard measurement.
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Determining Center of Gravity

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students complete calculations involving the structure and properties of matter. They engage in a variety of problem solving activities to help them determine the center of gravity.
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Lego Robotics: Measuring Speed

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students build and program a LEGO robotic car as well as measure and graph its speed. They acquire familiarity with principles of construction, motion, design and problem solving. They compare a robot's speed over two different surfaces...
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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Devising Your Own Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own original...
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Number and Operations- Using Gift Certificates

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students apply number and operation skills to learn how to spend a gift certificate. In this mathematical reasoning activity, students use base 10 blocks as money and calculate how much money they have.
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Treasure to Ship

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and solve an algebraic word problem. They listen to a poem about pirates, describe the word problem in their own words, and independently solve the problem using colored rods to represent the pirates and treasure...
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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students review how to solve problems using the Distributive Property of Mathematics. They solve problems using the paper and pencil method and then use the graphing calculator to discover the property over addition while making a visual...
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Career Math Problems

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve career word problems using math.
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Math Lesson Study Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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How to Use the Distributive Property of Multiplication

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders evaluate the distributive property of multiplication. In this multiplication lesson plan, 4th graders discover how the distributive property makes problem solving faster. Students complete several problems demonstrating...
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Individualized Lesson for Student C

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explain how to solve an algebraic word problem using correct grammar and punctuation.  For this math and writing lesson, students are given a word problem and must write down  directions to solve it. 
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Candy Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice computation.  In this addition and subtraction math lesson, students count M & Ms and Skittles to answer math problems and complete a related worksheet.
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Chocolate Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice solving math equations by analyzing chocolate recipe measurements. In this chocolate baking math lesson, students read about the Hershey factory and recipes used to create chocolate bars. Students solve problems and...
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Using Algebra to Solve Puzzles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore basic algebraic operations to solve real life situations. Additional problems are presented to continue the exploration of the concept.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 1, Grade 4 2010

For Teachers 4th
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 30 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.
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Computing with Mathematical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using formulas. In this algebra lesson plan, students evaluate numbers using substitution. They graph their answers using a TI and discuss the outcome.
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Understanding Whole Numbers

For Teachers 4th
In this understanding whole numbers worksheet, 4th graders use a computer program for instruction, then answer 16 problems about addition and subtraction.
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Solving Equations with Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations using addition and subtraction. In this algebra instructional activity, students write word problems as equations and simplify the equations. They solve for the unknown using addition and subtraction.
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Pictogram 1 and 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this mathematical worksheet, students experience problem solving two pictograms dealing with favorite animals and rainy days.