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How many different ways can you combine your favorite shirts with your favorite pants? In this activity, students color their own shirts and ties to explore the concept of "combinations". Note: According to mathematics definitions, in combinations, the order does NOT matter. Combination 1A is the same as A1, this would be "one combination". They begin with just 2 shirts and 2 ties, then progress toward 5 shirts and 5 ties! They also explore the relationship between the number of shirts an

What is the probability of your students will learn from this activity? Pretty likely! Remember in mathematics, permutations order matters! Whereas combinations (in math) order does NOT matter. In this activity the scoop on top does matter! I always save the best for last! Using student make ice-cream scoops, they manipulate the possible permutations of two and three scoops of ice-cream. They begin with just two scoops- Either AB or BA. Then they move on to three scoops: ABC, ACB, BAC, B

Are you looking for "Common Addition and Subtraction" word problems to use with your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd graders aligned to the Common Core State Standards? Offers great opportunity for open-ended solutions and student dialogue! *Here are 16 pages of editable word problems aligned to the CCSS Table 1: "Common Addition and Subtraction Situations", page 88. http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf **Once downloaded, open the .zip file and all 16 files in Word format are read

Use this poster to brighten up your doorway! 2 versions are included in the download: Either Left arrow or Right arrow! Note: this is in black and white for best printing; you will need to add your own creative coloring. Also, the watermark "PREVIEW" is removed from the download. Thank you for purchasing my work!