Standard Course of Study :: Mathematics — Grade 5

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Rocket launch: Students will work individually and in collaborative pairs or groups to solve a rocket-launch problem. The pairs/groups will then present potential solutions to the class for discussion. Similar problems will then be solved and created by students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics); By Ron Hann.

Algebra for the real world: Students will solve real world and mathematical problem situations using simple algebraic concepts including variables and open sentences.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics)

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Understanding distance, speed, and time relationships using simulation software: This e-example includes a software simulation of two runners along a track. Students can control the speeds and starting points of the runners, watch the race, and examine a graph of the time-versus-distance relationship. The computer simulation uses a... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

Two runners: In this lesson, one of a two-part unit from Illuminations titled “Understanding Distance, Speed, and Time Relationships Using Simulation Software,” students physically demonstrate two scenarios involving rate of change, and then use software... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

Single runner: In this activity, students use a software simulation of one runner along a track. They control the speed and starting point of the runner, watch the race, examine a graph, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationship. This activity helps students understand,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

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