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Algebra

Pan Balance – Expressions

3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Using this interactive tool, you can practice arithmetic and algebraic skills, and investigate the important concept of equivalence.
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Algebra

Pan Balance – Numbers

3-5, 6-8
Use this tool to strengthen understanding and computation of numerical expressions and equality using a balance scale.
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Algebra

Pan Balance – Shapes

3-5, 6-8
Use this tool to build up to algebraic thinking by exploring how to balance shapes of unknown weight.
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Algebra

Times Square: Reinforcing Multiplication Skills Using Factors and Strategy

3-5, 6-8
In this lesson, students use their previous knowledge of multiplication to identify factors and form products. Students will use Illuminations’ Times Table to identify various patterns in a multiplication table. They will then play the Multiple Factors Game and Times Square to reinforce their understanding of factors and multiples.
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Geometry

Exploring with Math Trails: Using Pictures to Expand Students Awareness of the World

3-5
“Where’s the math?” This is a question that can be answered by students as they examine pictures from a virtual math trail. Expanding a student’s awareness of the world is emphasized throughout this activity. As students share thoughts and verbally express ideas, they are able to grow and communicate with other mathematically.
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Algebra

Bean Salad: Using Algebraic Reasoning to Determine Quantities of Ingredients

3-5
In this lesson, students use operations of whole numbers and/or fractions to determine the precise numbers of three types of dried beans needed to make salads. The use of manipulatives and partner activities provide differentiation and support learning for students of varying abilities.
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Algebra

Magical Magic Squares: Constructing Simple Magic Squares in Odd-Numbered Square Arrays

Pre-K-2, 3-5
In this lesson, students will use operations to discover patterns with integers in magic squares. They will apply what they have learned when building their own magic squares.
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Algebra

Odd Man Out: Identifying Sums of Numbers as Odd or Even

Pre-K-2, 3-5
In this lesson, students use a visual model using snap cubes or grid paper to build numbers in two columns to show whether they are odd or even. They then use the models to generalize about sums of odd and even numbers.
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Algebra

Polygons, Perimeter, and Patterns: Discovering the Algebra in Perimeter Patterns

3-5
In this lesson, students use pattern blocks to create polygon "chains" and calculate the perimeter of the trains as they get longer. The students will recognize and create patterns based on adding the same shape repeatedly to the train. The students then write algebraic expressions to describe the patterns.
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Number and Operations

Deep Sea Duel

3-5, 6-8
Using the online game Deep Sea Duel, students play a card game against Okta. The objective is to choose cards so that some subset of three cards within their hand has a particular sum. Students will play several variations of the game, attempt to identify a winning strategy, and compare the game to other games that they know.