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Probability

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here is a very clever way of teaching young mathematicians the concept of probability. A spinner is made that has two outcomes, yes and no. A chart is made that has two columns that are labeled Correct and Incorrect. The teacher asks a...
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Guess-timating Fun

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners estimate the number of items in a jar and write their estimate boldly on a piece of paper. They line up holding their numbers. Then, they calculate the median, mean, mode and average of the guesses.
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Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary

For Teachers 4th - 6th
An impressive number of math manipulative ideas are available in this math resource. This page is really a resource guide with links to 18 different math manipulative ideas. The ideas are quite good, and the pages are all printable.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this graphing linear equations worksheet, students plot 22 lines on their coordinate grids. When directions are followed carefully, the result is a picture.
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Money Management Part III: Savings Accounts and Cash vs. Credit

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Help your class understand the importance of saving and managing their money. Here is part three to a unit on credit, cash, and savings. Learners discuss savings accounts and the idea that a budget plan can help them avoid costly credit...
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Sort It Out

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers engage in a game of logical reasoning called Secret Sort. A Venn diagram is used as a way to sort objects. This resource would be a great way to introduce the Venn diagram (maybe the most famous, and most-useful...
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A Different Point of View

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers utilize a pattern worksheet embedded in this plan to work on a deeper understanding of geometric concepts like symmetry and congruency. Since geometry is such a visual form of mathematics, this lesson should fit...
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Teach Me

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Here is a lesson that expands on a classic teaching idea. Learners are encouraged to think of a skill they possess, or something cool they can do that can be taught to their classmates. Once the skills are identified, each student...
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Map Coordinates: Monkey Map

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here's an engaging, meaningful, and clever lesson plan on map skills for elementary schoolers. Pupils combine story writing with mapping skills to create an original piece of work. They utilize a worksheet embedded in the plan to guide...
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More Complex Fraction Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
If your fifth graders have mastered fractions, push them to the next level! They multiply fractions by whole numbers and decimals (in the form of money math). The worksheet provides space for pupils to write out their work, based on two...
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Estimation Number Lines

For Students 3rd - 4th
Here is a good two-page worksheet in which learners are given 30 number lines. The number on the left is always zero, but the number at the far right is different each time. There is an arrow placed pointing down at each number line, and...
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Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Dividing decimals is not hard, but one has to know how to manipulate the decimal point in order to achieve correct answers. In this math presentation, learners are taken through the process step-by-step in a clear and concise fashion....
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Multiplying mixed numbers is a difficult process. This presentation does a good job of clearly and simply demonstrating the basics of making this type of calculation. After being coached on how to do it, learners follow along with each...
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Peanut Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
I really like this clever lesson on using peanuts to help facilitate the learning of addition and subtraction for your young mathematicians. Youngsters use peanuts as "counters" for a variety of math problems that include greater than...
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Ratios And Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
students investigate the concept of using a ratio in the work of construction and solve problems using real life applications. They read descriptions of how various types of construction professionals use ratios on the job. The lesson...
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Multiplies of 9 #2

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Reinforce the multiplying by nine as a number pattern. After completing sequences of the multiples of nine, pupils decipher a pattern in the entire nine times tables. Finally, they write down any patterns that they see. A great way to...
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Measurement Cow

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
After a class discussion that revolves around the measurements that most milk cartons come in, learners dig deeper to understand the mathematical relationships between these units of measurement. A very cute, and quite-effective...
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Geo Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Invite your first graders to compose and decompose two and three-dimensional figures with this fun, hands-on lesson. They investigate and predict the results of putting together and taking apart two-dimensional shapes with rubber bands...
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Multiplication Drills, Part 5

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Challenge your young mathematicians with a learning exercise, which features 30 problems with one and two-digit numbers. The examples at the top of the page remind third graders how to complete the problems. Use all 30 problems, or cut...
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Write Zeroes in the Dividend

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is a fine presentation on the finer points of solving a long division problem. Mathematicians are introduced to the divisor, the quotient, and the dividend. They are shown the series of steps necessary to solve these types of...
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Prime Factorization

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Factoring is an important math skill, and it's often quite confusing for youngsters. This presentation does a good job of showing the basic skills and vocabulary needed to begin to understand this important process. Prime numbers,...
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Multiplying With Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
If you're teaching your pupils the technique of multiplying fractions together and simplifying the answer, this presentation could be for you! In it, math learners are coached on the techniques involved in performing this task and shown...
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Fractions VII - Adding Like Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This series of presentations on fractions by Monica Yuskaitis is quite good. In this one, she has learners practice the skill of adding fractions with like denominators, then simplifying their answers. Feedback is given for each answer...
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Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Need some practice multiplying large numbers? Bring this list of problems to your fifth grade class to use as a review of multiplication of 3 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers. The format of this resource makes it a good quiz or homework...