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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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SQRQCQ

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover a method to solve word problems. In this 5thgrade math lesson, 5th graders learn the steps of SQRQCQ (survey, question, reread, question, compute, question. Students practice using the method to solve word problems.
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Pipe Music With Decimals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discuss strategies for solving problems with decimals. They find the sum of problems through recognizing place value and by practicing adding numbers both vertically and horizontally. They read and solve real life word...
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Compatible Numbers To Ten

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars solve both addition and subtraction facts and discover the relationship between adding and subtracting equations. Students read real life word problems, extrapolate needed information, and write equations to solve the...
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Not So Snappy 14

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students endeavor to logically discover the answers to some common-sense equations. Three out of four questions pertain to real-world situations with the fourth asking for number products.
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Multiplication by Two-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review as a class how to do a two-digit multiplication problem. They discover that they are going to use M & M's to use in math problems and brainstorm how they are going to do that. They work on multiplication problems...
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Trading Pennies and Dimes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, while in the computer lab, explore the strategy of making and grouping to ten. They assess how to trade pennies for dimes and create original word problems along with corresponding number sentences to illustrate grouping...
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Shapes (Geometric)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore various geometric shapes. In this math lesson plan, 2nd graders identify geometric shapes using colors and math problems.
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A Scheduling Dilemma

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners solve train-scheduling word problems using a four-step problem solving model. In this problem solving lesson, students work in groups to a four-step procedure about a train scheduling dilemma.
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Review of Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
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Three Circles II

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice a variety of strategies when investigating what happens when they put various numbers into circles of a configuration: they express a fraction as a decimal, write and solve problems involving decimal...
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Not So Snappy 7

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 4 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Whole Numbers

For Students 6th - 7th
In this whole numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 40 different word problems. First, they determine the amount of a paycheck once income tax is paid. Then, students determine the balance of an account after a deposit described...
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Guzzinta

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore strategies to solve number problems. They study divisibility rules. Students examine and practice multiples, factors, and palindromes. In groups, learners play a "number property" game.
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Long Division Introduction

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this long division introduction worksheet, students examine the instructions and then solve 16 math problems that require them to use the long division strategies.
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Number Stories 1: Student-generated Checklist

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore creating a self-assessment tool in a model classroom. Through the use of a video, students are observed engaging in peer assessment activities to generate a checklist. Students discuss the use of strategies a teacher can...
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Math Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students evaluate word problems.  In this problem solving lesson, students are presented with word problems requiring graphing skills and students work independently to solve.
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Inverse Variation

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Discover an inverse variation pattern. A simple lesson plan design allows learners to explore a nonlinear pattern. Scholars analyze a distance, speed, and time relationship through tables and graphs. Eventually, they write an equation to...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students analyze multiple strategies of multiplication: clustering, area model, breaking apart/decomposing, etc. They create their own strategies to approaching multiplication problems and share them with their classmates. Discussion...
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Right on Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The hour is nigh for your class to practice equivalency problems in the form of time-zone conversions. They write equations to describe elapsed time and apply problem solving strategies, including writing a plan, to solve the problems.
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Add It Up In Number Ville! Adding 2-Digit Numbers With and Without Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore adding 2-digit numbers. In this math lesson, students identify 2-digit numbers and use base ten blocks to practice adding. Students use addition to break a code.
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Modeling Integer Multiplication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils multiply positive and negative integers. They represent word expressions with both positive and negative integers and then multiply them. They also create multiplication problems to solve as a class. They create a rhyme, a story,...
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Multiplying by 10, by 100, and by 1,000

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction notations. In this math instructional activity, learners know the fraction and decimal equivalents for halves and fourths. Everyone answers numerous questions posed by...
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Data

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students collect data from an experiment they perform. In this data lesson, students use multiple representations to solve practical problems; describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of each representation. Then, they evaluate...