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How much is a movie worth?
Middle schoolers discover how much a movie is worth. They use decimals and percentages greater than 100 to complete this activity.
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Comparing Fractions
Third graders observe two fractions and write the numbers in order from least to greatest referring to the sheet with different fractions they have before them to help them decide which one is smaller. Time allowing, they practice...
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Comparing Fractions
Students use the assistance of computers to explore reducing fractions. Using various internet activities, students experience comparing and ordering fractions. They develop methods to estimate the value of fractions.
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Rounding Numbers
Fourth graders complete math problems where they round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand. For this rounding lesson plan, 4th graders explain how to round the problems they solve.
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Checking Account
Learners keep track of finances in a check register. In this checking account lesson, students practice writing checks and deposit slips as they add and subtract decimal amounts in order to balance a checkbook in a register.
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Fractions and Ribbons
Sixth graders explore using inverse operations to solve decimal and fraction problems. In this decimal and fraction lesson, 6th graders prepare ribbon for a part and need to cut it in equal lengths. Students analyze the problem.
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BASE-ic Space Travel
In this 3-day place-value instructional activity, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases,...
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Number and Algebra: Again and Again
Learners use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process.
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Is This Fair?
Learners discover how to convert fractions to decimals and percents. They play the role of a shopper to complete this activity.
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Reciprocal Learning-Decimal Review
Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. For this peer reciprocal learning decimal review lesson, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...
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Mechanical Science - Small Engine Operation
Students experiment with two- and four-stroke engines. They conduct experiments to determine how atmospheric pressure affects the engine's running capability. Further tests are conducted to asses proper llubrication and its affects on...
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Fractions: Mud Pie Math
Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives lesson, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...
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Better Than Average
Students analyze how to calculate averages, and discuss the use of averages in baseball. They calculate averages and decimals to thousandths using the data on baseball cards.
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Buzzing for Products
Students practice multiplication playing a game. In this multiplication lesson plan, students pick numbers and multiply them together. Students are awarded points based on which "hive" their answer falls in. The student with the...
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End of the Year Math Terms
In this end of the year math test worksheet, 4th graders complete problems including addition, division, measurement, decimals, and more. Students complete 22 problems.
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Graphs
Students participate in a lesson exploring the concept of using graphs in various types of mathematical problems. They use negative and positive numbers in order to plot a graph. Students should use a place value chart for a reference...
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Rational, Irrational and Square Roots
Seventh graders identify rational and irrational numbers and then, estimate the square root of numbers that are not perfect squares. They then identify what the radical is and differentiate between that and a division symbol clearly....
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Identifying Place Value
Third graders complete math problems. In this place value lesson, 3rd graders solve problems that require them to write the place value of a number in expanded form and identify the place value and expanded form of three digit...
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The Stock Market Game
Students explore the stock market. They choose a company and research the company's financial report. Students select 4-10 stocks and become an advocate for one stock. Using spreadsheet software, students compare stocks. They analyze...
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Multiplying Fractions
Pupils investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the application...
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
Pupils explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson, students discuss real world examples of each property. Pupils demonstrate each...
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Recipe: Unit Rate
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unit rate and convert between fractions and decimals. They create graphs from their data.
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Lesson 56
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. For this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode.
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Learners examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Learners practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.