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Fruit Loops with fractions: This activity provides access to using visual and hands-on practice in solving problems with fractions. By using cereal, each individual student will be able to work individually and as a group in using different methods of working with fractions, and practice their skills in addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. A prior knowledge of the basic multiplication tables and common multiples will be very advantageous in working through this activity.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics); By Deanne Davis.

Lattice multiplication: Lattice multiplication is a method of multiplying large numbers using a grid. This method breaks the multiplication process into smaller steps, which some students find easier. Digits to be carried are written within the grid, making them harder to miss.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

A math story!: This lesson plan is designed to use a basic third grade math fact as a prompt to write and illustrate a math story. A hands on math activity using math manipulatives will serve as the focus and review for this lesson. A writing activity will serve as a conclusion as well as an assessment for understanding.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics); By Sherrill Haltigan.

Beaded bracelet multiplication: Students complete a variety of estimation and multiplication activities to plan, create, and write directions for creating beaded bracelets.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics); By Dayle Payne.

Mathematical translations: This lesson develops knowledge of algebraic expressions and their verbal equivalents. Students will establish a foundation for future Algebra I tasks by identifying mathematical symbols and expressions through group work and individual tasks. This lesson contains modifications for the novice high English Language Learner (ELL).; Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 English Language Development and Mathematics); By Seth Beale and Wendy Sumner.

I have, who has...?: A chain drill involving teacher made cards on the skills of adding and subtracting fractions, and equivalent fractions. This lesson can serve as a review for many math concepts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Mathematics); By Sherry Russell.

Musical money: Musical Money is a game to help reinforce counting different amounts of money. It is fashioned after the game Musical Chairs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics); By Brenda Allred.

Chutes and ladders - Quadratic equations review: This lesson is designed as a review lesson for solving quadratic equations. Students will play the game "Chutes and Ladders," modified for quadratic equations, as they review for the test.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By michelle longest.

Adding fractions with unlike denominators/The numbers tell LCD: Students will be able to find the Lowest Common Denominator by using prime factors. They will then add the fractions. This method was developed for students who have problems guessing and checking.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Mathematics); By Wendi Keith.

Fun with division: Students will learn division concepts through the use of The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins and a poem entitled "Dividing up Bugs." Students will be involved in hands on activities in order to gain an understanding of division. This lesson plan integrates communication skills, math, and technology.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Mathematics); By Grace Blythe.

Career skill: Writing expressions and equations: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 2.9; In this lesson for grade seven, students will translate between natural language sentences and mathematical equations. Students will discuss how this skill may be useful in various careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Mathematics); By Peggy Dickey and Barbara Turner.Adapted by Sharon Abell.

Domino fractions: This is a review activity on the lesson of adding and simplifying fractions. This activity will provide a new approach to seeing a fraction and simplifying it, and the activity will allow students to set up and solve equations. This activity also works for subtraction of fractions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Mathematics); By Angelica Young.

Life's percents: Students will gather data from their own lives to use in calculating percents. They will measure parts of their bodies (head, leg, neck, etc.), complete a class survey that asks information about themselves, and use a pay stub to find percentages of deductions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics); By Karen Mcpherson.

Nothing exceptional: For teachers, the task is to determine which strategies will help students with learning disabilities succeed, both in our classrooms and beyond.; By Janet Ploghoft.

Helping parents understand: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 5; The more ongoing, positive communication you have with parents, the more they'll be willing to work with you.; By Gretchen Buher.

A free school in Beaufort: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 5.1; Excerpt from the will of James Winwight, 1744, leaving money to build a free public school and hire a teacher. Includes historical commentary.; Format: will; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Math Fun: We have compiled some of our favorite mathematics instructional resources to help students develop a sense of numbers and how they are used by us everyday. Students will have fun practicing their skills and trying new problem-solving ideas.; Format: bibliography/help

Multiplying polynomials: In this lesson, students apply their knowledge of distributive property to multiply polynomials. The process of multiplying by the FOIL method is developed. The English Language Development goals and objectives for this lesson are for a Novice High English Language Learner (ELL).; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Mathematics); By Seth Beale and Wendy Sumner.

The Colored State Normal Schools: In North Carolina in the New South, page 4.6; Excerpt from the catalog of the North Carolina Colored State Normal Schools (now Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, and Elizabeth City State University), 1906. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book

Making the best of testing: Two teachers offer a four-point plan for preparing students for end-of-grade tests without "teaching to the test": Teach to students' needs, integrate tested concepts into the curriculum, focus on learning before test-taking, and reduce students' stress.; By David Walbert.

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