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Introduce the idea of equivalent fractions with this guided exploration using pattern blocks. Students are asked to explore, construct meaning, and generalize to novel situations about equivalent fractions.

Students explore parallel and perpendicular lines with this mapping activity that ties in nicely with social studies & geography. In one version, students are encouraged to make their own map and analyze the lines. In another version (typically given for homework), students analyze a completed map. Includes: *Directions *Checklist *Rubric *Homework/Alternate Version with extensions

Students will explore the properties of both line and rotational symmetry using 10 shapes in the context of a real-world problem. **Tiered & Differentiated** Includes three task cards: pink (least complex), orange (average complexity) and green (most complex). Differentiate by readiness. All students use the same materials (shapes A - J) and role analysis sheet (using R.A.F.T.S.). Also includes two challenge/extension pages for students that finish early.

This mini-unit is intended to supplement your core curriculum. It takes a constructivist approach as students build their own understanding of what it means to communicate well in mathematics (particularly in writing) by analyzing student work and producing their own samples. Anchor papers and ideas for anchor charts are included. This unit is broken down into 5 units, each of which comes with a lesson plan, hand outs, and a homework assignment. Lessons may also be modified slightly to fit wi

Students explore the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, and deduce the law of large numbers, using M&Ms and the scientific methods. Students will question, make predictions, gather and analyze data, and draw conclusions.

Students follow the scientific method as they conduct a survey of peers, family and friends. Students will represent the data using an appropriate graph, analyze responses, and draw conclusions.

Students love tying in their knowledge of coordinate points and graphing in math to characters like Kissin' Kate Barlow from "Holes," by Louis Sachar. Enjoy the game!

**Tiered & Differentiated** Students explore the properties of area and perimeter (using whole numbers) within a real-world context. Included in this lesson are 3 tiers (color-coded) for differentiation, three graphic organizers to provide scaffolded support, and quick rubrics for assessment. This is an excellent supplement to your regular math routines that promotes critical thinking and generalizing about math.

This handout helps students convert between customary and metric units of measurement dealing with length.

Practice computation and fluency with operations using decimals (including addition and multiplication) as students calculate the timecards for several different office employees. Students also practice elapsed time. **Tiered and Differentiated** Least complex: Dwight Average complexity: Pam & Jim Most complex: Kevin

Download this supplementary kit about range, median, mean and mode. Includes: - handouts about each of the terms, giving examples.- an exploratory practice using a sample set of data - practice pages (with answer keys) - an extension encouraging the students to collect their own data

This problem -- about Princess Pufferfish's castle -- explores area of irregular shapes using a grid. Students break the larger shape apart into familiar rectangles, parallelograms and triangles. The formulas are also given at the top for students that are generalizing to these. This fits in well with the Everyday Math - 4th grade - curriculum.

Students can fill out this 'passport' to show how many of the penguin-themed multiplication review pages they have completed. Quick review with problem solving before an assessment.

**Differentiated** Students play this game to work on the strategies of doubling numbers or adding 10. Students will generalize about these strategies and look for patterns with odd/even numbers. (Game boards are differentiated for students that can work with numbers 1-10, 1-6 an 4-9.)

In this applied practice of computational skills, students pretend they have recently won $1,000 and will donate much of it to children at a local homeless children. Students select toys for purchase, tally their budget using a graphic organizer, and have fun! Includes the graphic organizer and two pages of sample items for students to purchase.

Students practice decomposing 100 with this fun version of Go Fish.

Students design Chinese lanterns to demonstrate their knowledge of the associative property of multiplication.

Students can complete this "Totally 10" differentiated extension when they have finished other classwork. Students earn 1 point for each of the easier/lower cognitive level problems, with harder/higher level thinking problems earning them more points. Students may complete whatever problems they wish to earn 10 points. You may want to encourage higher students to earn more points. (Some struggling students may be asked to complete only 6 - 8 points, depending on their readiness level.)