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LET'S PARTY!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners identify a number pattern and extend the number sequence. They make generalizations given a specific pattern and create, describe, and extend patterns. They create a table that describes a function rule for a single operation...
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Higher Order Thinking (H.O.T.) Lesson - BIG E

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work with patterns while using large numbers. In this patterning lesson, 4th graders go over the definitions of the words: predict, estimate, attendance, increase, and decrease. They complete worksheets in which they track...
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Number Chart and Number Line

For Teachers 1st
First graders research strategies for identifying numbers through 100. In this number recognition lesson, 1st graders make games, create puzzles,and fill in missing numbers to practice number identification.
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Sieve of Eratosthenes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the Sieve of Erathosthenes. They explore a method to find all the prime numbers in a group of numbers. Using models, students practice divisibility rules while examining the difference between prime and composite numbers.
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What's Missing?

For Students 2nd
In this patterns worksheet, 2nd graders look for the patterns in a given chart, write in the missing numbers and complete eight sentences involving answers from the chart.
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Repeating Digits in Addition

For Students 9th - 12th
In this patterns worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find the pattern of adding the digits one through nine and extend that pattern to natural numbers with the same digit in every place. 
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In and Out Function Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders solve In and Out function problems. They analyze a chart and discuss the steps to solving the functions, and discuss the patterns and complete the charts. Students then create a book of repeating patterns using magazines,...
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Sequencing Worksheet

For Students 9th
In this patterns and sequencing activity, 9th graders complete 30 math problems that involve patterns and rules. Students must read information as they work through the math problems.
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Counting Chart

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Elementary learners discover counting through a counting chart. In this math lesson, students identify numbers 1-100. They then point or recite their counting numbers.
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Extending Online Number Sequences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this online number sequences worksheet, students work out the answers to eight comprehensive exercises with thirty-eight calculations involving a variety of sequences. Students answers are automatically graded online as they go and...
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Geoboard Squares

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create squares of different sizes on a geoboard. They find and describe a pattern. Students use the pattern to determine the number of squares possible on a 10-by-10 geoboard. They create squares with a horizontal base (and...
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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems.  In this patterns lesson, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Fill in the Fact Families

For Students 2nd
For this fact families and patterns worksheet, 2nd graders fill in the missing numbers in four houses and then write the fact family for each group of numbers.
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All In the Family

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this fact family worksheet, students analyze 5 numbers in a row. Students circle the 3 numbers that make a fact family and write the facts in that family. There are 4 problems.
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice problem solving strategies. For this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students work in groups to...
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Swimmy's Friends

For Teachers K
Students solve problems using various strategies. In this problem solving instructional activity, students read the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. Students make fish swimming patterns, measure how many goldfish crackers it takes to make a...
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Tile Teasers

For Students 3rd
In this patterns activity, 3rd graders match tiles with the shapes in a larger image. Students copy the tiles into the squares of grid paper to create the specified design.
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Multiply by Multiples of 10

For Students 4th
Using their problem-solving skills, 4th graders use multiplication to find the answers to six questions. In this simple worksheet, students practice multiplying numbers by multiples of ten. This is a easy and quick way to have students...
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Place Value

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Practice place value skills with this lesson. Learners put numbers in order from greatest to least, identify the values of particular numbers, and engage in an activity to compare numbers using manipulatives.
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Finding and Creating Addition Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen as teacher snaps her fingers in a certain pattern and then join in as they become familiar with the pattern and then repeating it. They observe a patterns of shapes and repeat after the teacher has explained it....
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Completing Patterns

For Students K - 1st
In this pattern worksheet, students tell which shape should come last in a patterned row, 4 rows total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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The Importance of Patterns

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study geometric shapes and find patterns in shapes, numbers, and beats. In this patterns lesson plan, students complete a handout 'Guess the Pattern and watch a video about breaking a code. Students read a word problem and watch...
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One Hundred Shoes

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Practice counting and patterns in one fun activity! After discussing the word cent and what it means, kids count the number of body parts on the centimeter and add two legs to each. They then determine if there is a faster way to...
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Pick and Choose

For Teachers 6th
Properly teach properties with three activities that allow learners to investigate properties of real numbers. The resource covers the identity properties for addition and multiplication, the inverse property for multiplication, and the...