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Fractris Problem	Adding fractions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
This problem deals with basic addition of fractions. However, some of the questions also encourage students to investigate different ways to get the fractions to add up to 1. By multiplying all the fr... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mosaic Problem	Adding fractions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
This problem deals with basic addition of fractions. In addition, the second question brings up basic ideas of calculus, i.e. using smaller and smaller rectangles to approximate an irregular shape. Th... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Number Sequences: III	Addition (Math 5)	Computer	Activity	$	[1]
Alterable worksheet in which students fill in the missing numbers in sequences, counting forwards and backwards in 6's, 7's, 8's, 9's, 10's, 11's, 15's, 19's, 21's, and 25's. Fee required to print; s... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam Activity	Algebra and expressions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[2]
A classroom activity, to be explored through large movement experience, manipulatives, and an interactive Java applet. Students then revisit the activity, look for patterns, and write the answer algeb... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Perimeter and Area	Area (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
Guided, interactive activities with geoboards help students understand the concepts of perimeter and area, with practice in calculating the areas of rectangles, triangles, and irregular polygons. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area of an Equilateral Triangl...	Area (Math 5)	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the GeoBoard App to construct objects of various sizes on circular or square boards. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Dartboards	Area (Math 5)	TI-Nspire	Activity		[0]
In this activity, students create a geometric dartboard where they will explore ﬁnding the theoretical and experimental probability of a �dart� hitting one of their shapes within the dartboard.... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Working with Place Value	Base ten, place value (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
Guided, interactive activities help students understand the concept of place value, using the number line, base blocks, and place value charts. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fraction Concepts	Comparing & ordering (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
These interactive activities develop the concept of fractions as parts of a whole, and provide practice in writing and comparing fractions. The activities prompt students to answer questions by fillin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Estimating the Size of Fractio...	Comparing & ordering (Math 5)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This activity helps students to understand when to round fractions to 0, 1/2 or 1. By sliding a lever, students create visual models to represent fractions. Students decide whether the fractions are c... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Data Collection Activities for...	Data analysis (Math 5)	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
These mathematics and science-based investigations using the TI-73 with Graph Explorer Software allow students to display and analyze data that they collect. The activities focus on the integration of... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fish Farm, Part II Problem	Data collection (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
This problem allows students to investigate different data collection methods. Students realize that they get different data depending on whether they have a small sample size, but a large number of t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of makin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem Activity	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fraction Concepts	Equivalent fractions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
These interactive activities develop the concept of fractions as parts of a whole, and provide practice in writing and comparing fractions. The activities prompt students to answer questions by fillin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
SMILE Mathematics Activity	Equivalent fractions (Math 5)	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the the five SMILE Mathematics computer games: MiniMax, Box, Matching Fractions, Angle, and Rhino. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Estimating the Size of Fractio...	Estimation (Math 5)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This activity helps students to understand when to round fractions to 0, 1/2 or 1. By sliding a lever, students create visual models to represent fractions. Students decide whether the fractions are c... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploration: Factor Trees, Pri...	Factor (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
What a treasure this NLVM applet is! This lesson has been successful with students of all ability levels in grades 5 - 8 (change the examples for lower grades). Many teachers are not aware of this eff... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
When Gas Was a Quarter!	Finding percentages (Math 5)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This is the student page that goes with the When Gas Was a Quarter! lesson plan. In this exercise, students explore the following questions: Why does everything cost so much more now, compared to when... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Fractals Unit for Elementary...	Fractals (Math 5)	Computer	Activity		[1]
A teaching unit on fractals for students and teachers in grades 4 to 8, that adults are free to enjoy, designed to introduce students to fractals and the underlying mathematics. It focuses on fractals... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Koch Snowflake	Fractals (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
This activity shows how to make the Koch Snowflake fractal hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Sierpinski Triangle	Fractals (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
This activity shows how to make a Sierpinski Triangle hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fraction Darts	Fractions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
Fraction Darts is a Microworlds Applet activity that challenges students to pop a balloon situated on a number line from 0 to 1 by throwing fractional darts. The student sets a numerator and denomi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
No Matter What Shape Your Frac...	Fractions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Students use pattern blocks to investigate and build relations among fractions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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