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Help! I Need Five Minutes to Study

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students learn to use a time grid or a calendar to increase productivity of their studying.  In this studying lesson, students record how they spend their studying time and then adjust as needed.  Students recognize various...
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation instructional activity, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on...
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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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Solve and check multi-step equations and inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a instructional activity that is concerned with the solving of multiple step equations and inequalities. The use of algebra tiles translates the information well for the kinesthetic learners. Then the skills are...
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Math Jeopardy: Basic Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students play a PowerPoint activity to be used as a review of basic skills for order of operations, and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for whole numbers, some fractional numbers and integers....
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Problems in Pollutia

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, pretend as if they live in the imaginary kingdom called Pollutia. They make recommendations about environmental issues and give short speechs on how each problem should be solved.
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I'm in the Money - Practical Money Skills

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make a budget and utilize math skills to keep a record of what they spend. They use technology and spreadsheets to help them keep track of their money.
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Lesson 4: Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars solve quadratic problems by factoring. Using a specified website, or an interactive CD-ROM, students graph quadratic equations. Together, on the computer, young scholars work example problems. Students observe the link...
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra instructional activity, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Solving Polynomial Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers demonstrate how to use spreadsheets as a tool for analyzing, visualizing and solving mathematical problems. Students obtain fundamental grasp of cubic equations and other polynomial equations.
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Parenting Skills

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students introduce themselves and discuss situational problems in their family.  For this family structure lesson students complete an activity on parenting and discuss different topics.
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Problem Posing Mathematics

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students work on multiplication problems. In this hands-on math lesson, students practice the concept of multiplication through manipulatives, arrays, pictures, and drawings. They discover other ways of learning multiplication besides...
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Solving Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Building Literacy Through Character

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders connect reading to writing by making predictions, completing text to world connections, solving problems, and more. In this reading and writing lesson plan, 2nd graders draw conclusions after reading and write them down.
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Conversions at Sea

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners demonstrate problem solving skills. Students complete word problems requiring unit conversions. They convert both metric and standard units. Learners must determine necessary information to solve problems.
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Bald Eagle Basic Skills Math Practice

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students solve basic skills math problems involving eagles. They read and discuss facts about eagles and view a video. They complete the Eagle Math worksheet and check their answers. They create additional problems and solve them.
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Behind Closed Doors

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students (Resident assistants) enter their jobs in college and university housing environment with a variety of skill levels in problem solving. Because of the live-in nature of the position, however, most of the problem solving skills...
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Solving Your Problems

For Teachers K - 4th
Students listen to story about solving personal problems. They study about handling problems and practice what they have studied in real life situations. They then complete the worksheet for comprehension.
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Math: Creating Problems on Computers

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in pairs, create math story problems on computers. Skills include multiplication or addition and subtraction in two-step problems. After devising their problems, 3rd graders type them and use pictures to illustrate them....
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Mathematics: Budgeting

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop a month long budget. They use problem solving skills to adjust their budgets for unforeseen expenses. They use checks to pay mock bills.
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Time Story Problems

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve story problems using an analog clock. In this time story problems lesson, 1st graders complete word problems on elapsed time and discuss their solutions. 
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Whose DNA Is That?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the use of technology in order to identify different sequences of amino acids by using online web tools. They enhance problem solving skills with amino acid identification skills and strengthening comfort with using...
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Marble Ramp

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete an assignment while working in groups.  In this problem solving instructional activity students practice their problem solving skills while completing an activity. 
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Word Problem: How Much More?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve a subtraction word problem. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders solve a word problem asking "How much more?" by using the relationship between subtraction and addition.

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