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Fractris Problem	Adding fractions (Math 6)	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 6)	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,...
Integer Arithmetic	Addition (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
These guided, interactive activities use number lines, color chips, and a variety of scenarios to help students understand what an integer is and how to do signed addition, subtraction and multiplicat... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students will discover Pick’s Theorem by ﬁnding the relationship between area and the number of boundary points and interior points of a lattice polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Insight - Digging Dirt	Area (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
An application problem that asks students to help an excavation company prepare a bid for one of their clients by calculating what they should charge to dig a hole. To solve the problem students must ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Perimeter and Area	Area (Math 6)	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 6)	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,...
Calculate the Area of a Trapez...	Area (Math 6)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[1]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the Area Formulas App to calculate the area of a trapezoid. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Area (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students will discover Pick’s Theorem by ﬁnding the relationship between area and the number of boundary points and interior points of a lattice polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Dartboards	Area (Math 6)	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,...
Power Cards - Solution	Base ten, place value (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This site explains the Power Cards puzzle to and teaches about binary numbers and other bases. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Converting between Fractions, ...	Comparing & ordering (Math 6)	JavaScript	Activity	[1]
By sliding a lever, students can change the numerator and denominator of a fraction. In the process, students will be able to make connections between numerator or denominator size and fraction size. ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Converting between Fractions, ...	Comparing & ordering (Math 6)	JavaScript	Activity	[0]
This worksheet follows up on the classwork activity. (see link below in Resource Connections) More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Estimating the Size of Fractio...	Comparing & ordering (Math 6)	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,...
Converting Units and Rates	Converting between units (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This lesson puts some fun into dimensional analysis! I used to teach converting units/rates by demonstrating on the chalkboard (boring!), but my colleague created this lesson that is sure to spark stu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Insight - Digging Dirt	Converting between units (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
An application problem that asks students to help an excavation company prepare a bid for one of their clients by calculating what they should charge to dig a hole. To solve the problem students must ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Data Collection Activities for...	Data analysis (Math 6)	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,...
Investigating the Height of a ...	Data collection (Math 6)	Excel	Activity	[0]
How do you get started at mathematical modeling? Here is an easy, quick, and engaging activity and a “just add data” interactive Excel spreadsheet to accomplish that first modeling task. The task ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fish Farm, Part II Problem	Data collection (Math 6)	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 6)	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 6)	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 6)	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,...
Traffic Jam Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	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,...
Mellow Yellow: Interpreting Gr...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Sketchpad	Activity	[0]
Compare different representations of motion: a story, a position graph, and the motion itself. Create a graph that matches a story, or write a story to match a graph, and check either by watching Mell... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Converting between Fractions, ...	Equivalent fractions (Math 6)	JavaScript	Activity	[1]
By sliding a lever, students can change the numerator and denominator of a fraction. In the process, students will be able to make connections between numerator or denominator size and fraction size. ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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