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Read and write numbers from millions to thousandths. 5.1.1 N	Cross Numbers - [numbers up to six or nine digits] numbers are spelled out as crossword clues, fill in the digits [ advanced - up to twelve digits] Read and Recognize Numbers - Select format (spelling numeral or writing the digits) and select top value to give students practice in writing and reading numbers. Really Big Numbers - Enter a number then click the Click here button to see how to write it. Use numbers appropriate to this SPI.
Connect symbolic representations of proper and improper fractions to models of proper and improper fractions. 5.1.2 N	Clara's Fraction Ice Cream Shop - Convert improper fractions to mixed fractions Get a Visual on What a Fraction is - type in a fraction into the boxes and this page will show you what your fraction means using the picture of a pie Identify the Gems for Each Store and Ship the Order - determine which gems are equivalent to the ones wanted by each store and then ship the order (check to see if you were right) Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made Old Egyptian Math Cats Fractions - Add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat! Shade - Shade the figure to match the equivalent fraction. Visual Fractions - Review on identifying, renaming, comparing, addition and subtraction. (quizzes follow lessons) Worksheet Generator - Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms - You decide on the number of problems, the difficulty and whether or not to include improper fractions
Represent whole numbers and two-place decimals in expanded form. 5.1.3 N	Count decimals using graphic shapes Decimal Order - Put the sequence of decimal numbers into ascending order Spy Guys Interactive - Decimals - Lesson 1 There Must Be Thousands - read, write and identify numerals to the hundred thousands ( Author - Sandi King ) What's Your Name? - know the value of numbers when written in standard form or expanded notation ( Author - Sandi King )
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers (multipliers and divisors no more than two-digits). 5.1.4 C	All in the Family - multiply and divide fact families that have the number 7 ( Author - Sandi King ) Ambleweb Divider Machine - three levels are available Ambleweb Times Table Tester - practice multiplication facts on one of three levels; Easier, Harder, or Megahard . Animal Legs - ( 3-5) use repeated addition as a strategy to solve multiplication story problems ( Author - Sandi King ) Are You a Math Magician? - Two levels of practice with several operations are available; addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Mixed practice is also available; addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, or a mix of all four. Select the level appropriate for this spi. Separate games for each operation are available; Addition game , Subtraction game , Multiplication game , and Division game Arithmetic Four - [ A game like Connect Four ] A pair of students must answer arithmetic questions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to earn a piece to place on the board. Parameters: time limit, difficulty level, types of questions Adding double and triple digits - select skill level practice Checking Division - learn that multiplication is the inverse operation of division ( Author - Sandi King ) Checking Subtraction - explore the inverse relationship of addition and subtraction ( Author - Sandi King ) Circus Fun - add up to three digits with regrouping ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) Count the Goodies - This multiplication activity from Harcourt School’s Mighty Math Calculating Crew asks you to multiply using regrouping. Three problems at a time are presented. Dividerama - division with two-digit divisors Division Factory - [ click Continue to play the game ] choose easy [division by 2 or 10] or harder [division by 3, 4, or 5] Fact Families - learn about multiplication and division fact families ( Author - Jackie Russell ) Groups Of Dogs - ( 3-5 ) use arrays to understand the meaning of multiplication ( Author - Sandi King ) Long Division Teaching Aid: Double Division - Teaching Double Division can help in teaching long division by reinforcing the principles of division and giving students success with a less frustrating alternative. Mad Math Minutes - This is a great way to practice basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You pick the number of and types of problems that you want to practice. You may also choose the largest number used in a problem as well as the number of terms (numbers) used Math Mastery - select operation and practice your facts! Minute Math - select type and level of problems to give students practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division Multiplication Mystery - drag the product to the correct place on a 9 x 9 grid Nine Pattern - explore patterns while multiplying and dividing by 9 ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) Number Cop - select multiples of some number ( 2-9 ), click on Start then use the left and right arrows to move the police car to intercept only multiples of that number On Target - recall division facts ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) Space Racer (Asteroids) - to aovid asteroids you must solve multiplication problems; move left by solving the left-side problem or move righrt by solving the right-side problem Speed Grid: Addition - ( level 3 ) Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10) Speed Grid: Multiplication - Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10) Speed Grid: Subtraction - ( level 3 ) Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10) Spinning Wheels - learn multiplication facts ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) Sum Sense (Addition) - Students practice single digit addition by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Division) - Students practice single digit division by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Multiplication) - Students practice single digit multiplication by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Subtraction) - Students practice single digit subtraction by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Times Table Grid - students are asked to locate the product of two single-digit numbers Times Table Grid II - students are given a sample product and asked where to locate it on a 10x10 grid
Identify the place value of a given digit from millions to thousandths. 5.1.5 N	My Place - learn that the value of a digit is determined by the placement of that digit ( Author - Sandi King ) Place Value Strategy - [game for one or two players] a spinner is used to select a number, players then decide where to place the number in order to make the greatest possible decimal value Place Value - this video lesson explains place value in whole numbers and decimal numbers, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on a quiz. (does not go past thousands) Place Value - [ this link opens on a new page ] Rounding numbers and place value activities - Students can choose from easy to super hard! Practice place value at FreeMathTest - numbers 10 to 99 , numbers 100 to 999 , numbers 1000 to 9999 Place Value of Decimals - What is the place value of a number in a decimal? There Must Be Thousands - [ this link opens on a new page ] read, write and identify numerals to the hundred thousands ( Author - Sandi King )
Represent, compare, and order whole numbers and decimals to thousandths. 5.1.6 N	Crack the Code - [ this link opens on a new page ] Find the missing number in a series Decimal and Whole Number Jeopardy - [ this link opens on a new page ] one or two player game Genius Boxing - box some of history's great math minds such as Einstein, Copernicus, Galileo, Bill Gates and more for universal math supremacy Ordering Decimal Numbers - click and drag the numbers to put them in order from least to greatest Ordering Decimal Numbers II - click and drag the numbers to put them in order from least to greatest
Use estimation to determine a reasonable solution to a whole number computation. 5.1.7 N	Estimation Valley Golf - estimate the distance to the hole using number computation. Half Court Rounding - " Round the number at the bottom of the page. Then, click enter. If you are correct, your character will make the basket. If you are wrong, he will miss. Try to get the highest score possible in 90 seconds." Let's Go Shopping - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop ( Author - Sandi King ) Long Division Teaching Aid: Double Division - Teaching Double Division can help in teaching long division by reinforcing the principles of division and giving students success with a less frustrating alternative. Round About - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate by rounding ( Author - Sandi King ) Spy Guys Interactive - Rounding Numbers - Lesson 9 That's Right - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate measurements in real-world problems using money ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) Weigh the Wangdoodles - Your job is to find the weight of each Wangdoodle using the information provided by the scales. To be successful, you will have to make sure that the weight you assign to each Wangdoodle works on each scale. This activity is a fun but challenging introduction to multiple algebraic equations.
Add, subtract, and multiply decimals. 5.1.8 C	Addition of Decimals - explanation followed by practice Count the Money - You're given a target amount and the number of coins you already have. You must determine how many more coins of a certain type are needed to reach the target. Decimal Darts - [ game for one or two players ] an invisible number line is superimposed on a dart board, students calculate the location of a balloon and then throw a dart Decimal Squares Blackjack - cards containing decimals are displayed, students decide whether to ask for more cards until they get as close to 2.0 without going over Decimal Squares Speedway - [ game for one or two players ] the number line is in the form of a race track, students must multiply decimals and then locate the correct point on the track (number line) Decimal Squares Interactive Games - add, subtract and multiply decimals in a multitude of games. Draggable Decimals - add, subtract, multiply decimals. Personalize problems with this game, selecting number of decimals to include. Let's Do Lunch - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a menu to order lunches that meet various criteria ( Author - Sandi King ) Railroad Repair - [ decimal addition ] students must repair gaps in the railroad tracks by adding decimal lengths of track - each section gets harder Show Me The Money - [ this link opens on a new page ] add using columns ( Author - Sandi King ) Subtraction of Decimals - What is the difference between the two decimals? explanation followed by practice
Solve one- or two-step real-world problems involving addition, subtraction, and/or multiplication of whole numbers and decimals. 5.1.9 R	Addition and Subtraction Word Problems [ this link opens on a new page ] Arrange a Party - [ this link opens on a new page ] use problem solving steps to find and use the range of a set of data to plan a party ( Author - Kristy Rousseau ) Cameron's Trip - [ this link opens on a new page ] multiply and divide to solve real-world problems ( Author - Jackie Russell ) Decimal Darts - [ game for one or two players ] an invisible number line is superimposed on a dart board, students calculate the location of a balloon and then throw a dart Decimal Squares Blackjack - cards containing decimals are displayed, students decide whether to ask for more cards until they get as close to 2.0 without going over Groups Of Dogs - ( 3-5 ) [ this link opens on a new page ] use arrays to understand the meaning of multiplication ( Author - Sandi King ) Let's Do Lunch - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a menu to order lunches that meet various criteria ( Author - Sandi King ) Let's Go Shopping - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop ( Author - Sandi King ) Making Arrays - using arrays to practice understanding of multiplication Making Change at the Math Playground - calculate change back on a purchase then click and drag the change to the counter using the smallest number of bills or coins Math at the Mall - practice percentages and finding the best deal while shopping at a virtual mall Math stories with Leon the Chameleon - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen) Show Me The Money - [ this link opens on a new page ] add using columns ( Author - Sandi King ) Shopping at Troy's Toys - percent shopping Spy Guys Interactive - Problem Solving Bank - Lesson 20 . fifteen problems to solve, with suggested strategies given Word Problem Generator - Select the operation and the number of problems. Self checking. Word Problems for Kids - Pick your grade level and start solving problems! Word Problems for Grades 1 - 5 - This KidZone math page has four fifth grade problems. Each time you open a new page the site generates new values for the problem. Word Problem Practice - Problems in addition, subtraction and more ( Warning: many pop-up ads on this site) ( grades 1-5 )
Represent numbers as both improper fractions and mixed numbers. 5.1.10 N	Fraction Bars - interactive site; can program it to fit your needs. Improper Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on , then click on Begin Game . When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game. Mixed Numbers - [ this link opens on a new page ] identify and define mixed number parts ( Author - Joseph Howell) [somewhat elementary, but reinforces the concept clearly] Mixed Numbers - in Fishy Fractions click on or then click on Begin Game . When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game. Spy Guys Interactive - Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers - Lesson 2 Tony's Fraction Pizza Shop - great interactive game on fractions
Compare and order fractions using the appropriate symbol (<, >, and =). 5.1.11 N	Alligator Lunch - ( 3-5 ) [ this link opens on a new page ] learn greater than and less than symbols ( Author - Sandi King ) Comparing Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on , then click on Begin Game . When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game. Comparing Fractions Factsheets - seven factsheets are available Comparing Fractions Game - three levels are available Comparing Fractions Games - two games; Dolphin Racing, and Ordering Game Comparing Fractions Quiz - three levels are available Comparing Fractions Worksheets - four worksheets available Comparing Numbers Quiz - three levels available Comparing Numbers Worksheet - three sheets to print Comparing Values - Create your own math facts worksheets for comparing values. Problems can include calculations using positive and negative numbers, and two-digit decimal values. Fraction Generator - generate your own online interactive worksheet comparing fractions Fraction Sorter - interactive site posted by Shodor Organize the Wrenches - wrenches of various sizes must be placed in order from smallest to largest Put Numbers in Order Game - three levels are available sort 4, 6 or 8 numbers Simple Fractions - An instructional site that reviews terms, factoring, reducing, addition and subtraction of fractions
Add and subtract commonly used fractions. 5.1.12 C	Adding Fractions - Find a common denominator and add the fractions. Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Same Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on , or , then click on Begin Game . When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game. Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Unlike Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on , or , then click on Begin Game . When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game. EZ Fractions - Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide fractions - Help tools are on the site to give students every tool necessary for performing operations with fractions as easy as it has ever been! Fraction Generator - Generate your own online interactive worksheet with your own specifications! Fraction Worksheet Generator - [ this link opens on a new page ] create random fraction worksheets for practice Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made Old Egyptian Math Cats Fractions - Add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat!
Generate equivalent forms of commonly used fractions, decimals, and percents (e.g., 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, .75, 50%). 5.1.13 N	Adding Fractions - with the same denominator [instruction followed by practice] Adding Fractions - using circle graphs - Mixed numbers Adding Fractions - mixed denominators Death To Decimals - Click up at the top for detailed instructions for how to play. Match fractions with decimal form of the number. Decifractator - convert fractions to decimal equivalents Equivalent Fractions - find the fraction that is equivalent to the fraction given Equivalent Fractions and Decimals - decide which answer will balance the scale Finding a percent of a quantity - online quiz Fractions, Decimals or Percent - two are given, you supply the third Fraction Practice - [ this link opens on a new page ] All operations, mixed practice - (explanations given for wrong answers) Fraction Worksheet Generator - [ this link opens on a new page ] Create random fraction worksheets for practice. Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made Match Fractions and Decimals - this quiz is in the form of a concentration game Percent Problems - [ this link opens on a new page ] a one-player, or two-player game from Quia Percents and Ratios - an index of pages that teach percent and ratio skills covered in K8 math courses - Each page has an explanation, interactive practice and challenge games about percents and ratios. (from AAA math) Percents and Wholes - online quiz Percent with a Calculator - after the lesson there are problems to work (don't run your mouse over the colored blocks until you have an answer in mind) Practice Solving Percent Problems - more percent practice Rename Fractions in Lowest Terms - practice in renaming fractions Shopping at Troy's Toys - percent shopping Solving Percent Problems Using a Pyramid Grid - an interactive lesson Spy Guys Interactive - Decimals - Lesson 1 Spy Guys Interactive - Solving Problems with Decimals - Lesson 5 Spy Guys Interactive - Percent - Lesson 4 Subtracting Fractions - with same denominator (explanation followed by practice) Tony's Pizza - create a pizza with toppings equivalent to the fractions Using the Proportion Method to Solve Percent Problems - practice problems at the end
Multiply a fraction by a multiple of its denominator (denominator less than or equal to 10). 5.1.14 N	Divide fractions - (using circles) this will show graphically how the divisor will fit into the dividend a whole number of times Dividing fractions - Fraction Bar -This is a very versatile tool that can be used to illustrate a variety of number operations. Fraction Worksheet Generator - [ this link opens on a new page ] create random fraction worksheets for practice Fractional Distances - find Grampy by entering a fractional distance - (includes mixed numbers and various fractions) Multiply fractions - with circles,mixed number times a whole number Multiplying and Dividing with Fractions - online quiz Multiplying Fractions - [ this link opens on a new page ] Soccer Shootout - (Funbrain activity) Multiplying Rational Fractions - online quiz - (answers provided) Word problems - online quiz adding and subtracting fractions
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives	Number & Operations (Grades 3 - 5)
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Algebra 5.2.1 | 5.2.3 | 5.2.4 | 5.2.5 | 5.2.6 | 5.2.7 | 5.2.8
Extend numerical or geometric patterns. 5.2.1 AT	Algebra Puzzle - Find the value of each of the three objects presented in the puzzle. The numbers given represent the sum of the objects in each row or column. Sometimes, only one object will appear in a row or column. That makes the puzzle easier to solve. Other times, you will have to look for relationships among the objects. Brenda's Bedroom Border - ( 3-5 ) [ this link opens on a new page ] complete a pattern ( Author - Paulette Boggs ) Million Dollar Mission - a mathematics fantasy Patterns - this video lesson explains patterns, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes. ( somewhat elementary, but a good review ) Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. ( square numbers ) Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (triangular numbers) Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. one digit numbers (by ones ) | two digit numbers (by ones) | three digit numbers (by ones) | counting by twos | counting by fives | counting by tens | backward by ones | backward by twos | backward by fives | backward by tens Spy Guys Interactive - Summarizing/Extending Patterns - Lesson 8
Apply basic function rules. 5.2.3 AT	Ambleweb Function Machine - students identify what process was used to produce a sequence of numbers (twelve processes available) Function Machine - Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs.
Connect open sentences to real-world situations. 5.2.4 AT	Grand Slam Math - Level I - [ this link opens in a new window ] 15 addition and subtraction single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go Grand Slam Math - Level II - [ this link opens in a new window ] 15 multiplication and division single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go Is That A Fact? - [ this link opens on a new page ] select the appropriate operation for solving a problem ( Author - Randy Russell ) Math Hoops -. All word problems use whole numbers but the problems range from single step addition to multistep equations. There are also problems that require students to interpret remainders. Students who answer 5 questions correctly get a chance to play some basketball. Math Playground - Hundreds of self-checking word problems for students in grades 1 to 6. There are currently 675 word problems available. They will be adding more content throughout the school year Math Stories Activity - select Combining, Separating, Comparing, or Equal Groups and then work through activities by writing math sentences Math stories with Leon the Chamelion - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen ) Thinking Blocks - (an engaging, interactive math tool to help students learn how to solve multistep word problems; addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, and ratio & proportion) Thinking Blocks encourages students to look beyond the surface to discover the concepts and relationships that are at the core of every math problem. Word Problems with Katie and Arlo - Level I - [ this link opens in a new window ] 10 addition and subtraction single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go Word Problems with Katie and Arlo - Level II - [ this link opens in a new window ] 10 multiplication and division single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go
Solve open sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 5.2.5 AT	Algebraic Reasoning Using Weighing Scales - Learn how to think algebraically with these clever weighing scales. Levels 1 and 2 contain two scales. Level 3 is more difficult and has three scales. Your goal is to determine the weight of one or more of the objects. Let's Go Shopping - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop ( Author - Sandi King ) Math stories with Leon the Chameleon - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen ) Problem-Solving - Numerous online tasks covering all operations with hints and answers provided. Spy Guys Interactive - Balancing Equations - Lesson 11 Sum Sense (Addition) - Students practice single digit addition by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Division) - Students practice single digit division by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Multiplication) - Students practice single digit multiplication by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Sum Sense (Subtraction) - Students practice single digit subtraction by dragging numbers to complete the sentence. Word Problems - addition and subtraction Word Problems - [ this link opens on a new page ] Quia site
Generalize numerical patterns using a variable. 5.2.6 AT	Factors - select the answer that is not a factor of the displayed number Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. ( square numbers ) Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (triangular numbers) Spy Guys Interactive - Balancing Equations - Lesson 11 Using Number Patterns, Fractions, and Ratios - [this link opens on a new page] use a Quia quiz to practice greatest common factor, simplify fractions, least common multiple, and divisibility rules [ Who Wants to be a Millionaire format ]
Select an equation that represents a given mathematical relationship. 5.2.7 AT	Is That A Fact? - [ this link opens on a new page ] select the appropriate operation for solving a problem ( Author - Randy Russell )
Extend rate charts to solve real-world problems. 5.2.8 R	Exploring Baby Weight Mathematically - A baby's weight changes dramatically in the first weeks of life. For example, students will look at data for Baby Kevin and Baby David. Quantitative Environmental Learning Project - a rich source of data based projects
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives	Algebra (Grades 3 - 5)
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Geometry 5.3.1 | 5.3.2 | 5.3.3 | 5.3.4 | 5.3.5 | 5.3.6 | 5.3.7
Identify lines, line segments, rays, and angles. 5.3.1 G	Banana Hunt - This game helps students practice the degrees of an angle Identify Geometric Shapes - (this link opens in a new page) match the shape with the correct name to uncover a picture - flash card format Spy Guys Interactive - Working with Angles - Lesson 16
Identify lines of symmetry in two-dimensional geometric figures. 5.3.2 G	Ask Hannah - [ this link opens on a new page ] describe symmetry in two-dimensional shapes ( Author - Julie Thompson ) Lines of Symmetry - this video lesson explains horizontal, vertical and diagonal line symmetry, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes. Symmetry Activity - practice making patterns that have symmetry
Identify two- or three- dimensional shapes given defining attributes. 5.3.3 G	Angles - students practice their knowledge of acute, obtuse and alternate angles Patterns for Solid Figures - Complete to make a cube figure Triangle Explorer - Students learn about areas of triangles and about the Cartesian coordinate system through experimenting with triangles drawn on a grid.
Use spatial reasoning to predict the result of sliding, flipping, or turning a two-dimensional shape. 5.3.4 G	Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded. Flip, Slide, or Turn - six flash movies allow you to watch the path an object takes while it is being transformed Flips, Slides, and Turns - a manipulative which allows you to view the effect of applying reflection, translation, and rotation transformations Mathematical Movements (Flips, Slides and Turns) - [ designed for 3rd grade ] a 25 page lesson with printables Measuring Turns - what would shapes look like if rotated Motion in Geometry - a 127 slide PowerPoint show Slides, Flips, and Turns - lesson plan with links to four printables Spy Guys Interactive - Slides and Flips - Lesson 17 Transformations - a Flash movie which demonstrates flips, slides, and turns Wrapping Paper Patterns - [ this link opens on a new page ] decide which figures would result from a flip, a slide, or a turn ( Author - Paulette Boggs )
Locate and specify a point in Quadrant I of a coordinate system. 5.3.5 AT	Billy Bug - Guide Billy to the coordinates hiding the food. coordinates 0-10 | coordinates 0-5 Graphing Skills - [ this link opens on a new page ] What's the point? find the point on the grid (choose Easy for Quadrant 1 problems) Grid Graph - [ this link opens on a new page ] identify and plot points on a grid (A uthor - Paulette Boggs ) Reading Grids - find Hurkle in an intersection of a grid Simple Coordinates Game - Students investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted. Simple Maze Game - Students investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system by directing a robot through a mine field laid out on the plane. Stock the Shelves - [ this link opens on a new page ] You are the clerk. Stock the shelves using a special coordinate plane. [ all 4 quadrants used in this game ] Worksheet Generator - Print your own blank coordinate plane worksheets, you determine the number of grids on a sheet and whether the grids are numbered or not. Advanced (all 4 Quadrants used) General Coordinates Game - Students investigate the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted. ( all 4 quadrants utilized ) Maze Game - Students use their knowledge of points on a graph to move a robot to the target, while avoiding mines. ( all 4 quadrants utilized )
Classify geometric figures using properties. 5.3.6 G	Quad Squad - [ this link opens on a new page ] describe various quadrilaterals ( Author - Sandi King )
Use spatial reasoning to identify the three-dimensional figure created from a two-dimensional representation of that figure (i.e., cube, rectangular prism, pyramid, cone, or cylinder). 5.3.7 G	3-D Object Viewer - Students may explore a variety of 3-D objects and their accompanying 2-D views. Building Houses with Side View - student constructs a block figure (dynamic, perspective drawing) to match (10 different figures) Coloring 3-D sides - [ UK spelling on this site ] Find the red sides shown in a series of 2-D drawings and click on the right face of the 3-D model to color it red. 20 questions Coloring 2-D sides - Use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing. Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded. Guess the View - Students are given a 3-D view of an object, and then given a 2-D view of the object. Students must choose which of 6 views is being displayed from a list. Plot Plans and Silhouettes - from Shape and Space in Geometry - the student task is to come up with plot plans that could match the given silhouettes. Background information is available at another page . Point Out the View - a ten level activity from PBS Kids, students must show what 2-D view each of four viewers would see when looking at a stack of blocks Rotating Houses - Students are presented with a 3-D figure created with blocks that can be rotated and flipped using a mouse. The figure must be rotated until it matches a 2-D representation of one of the views.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives	Geometry (Grades 3 - 5)
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Measurement 5.4.1 | 5.4.3 | 5.4.4 | 5.4.5 | 5.4.6 | 5.4.7 | 5.4.8 | 5.4.9 | 5.4.10
Read temperatures on a thermometer using Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. 5.4.1 ME	Be a Scientist - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate temperatures using a Celsius thermometer ( Author - Sandi King ) Hot Stuff - [ this link opens on a new page ] estimate temperatures using a Fahrenheit thermometer ( Author - Sandi King ) Thermometer - asks students to compare the temperature on two days, and it instructs them on the concepts of minus quantities as the difference between two things
Use estimation to determine if a length or volume measurement is reasonable. 5.4.3 ME	Are We There Yet? - [ this link opens on a new page ] select the appropriate unit of measure ( Author - Kaye Maddox ) How Many Pearls - You've just stumbled on a treasure chest filled with pearls and you want a quick estimate of the number, without having to count them one by one. Estimation of Length - Online lesson
Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of measurements. 5.4.4 R	Cameron's Trip - [ this link opens in a new window ] multiply and divide to solve real-world problems ( Author - Jackie Russell ) Math at the Mall - practice percentages and finding the best deal while shopping at a virtual mall Reading a Column Graph - five questions related to a graph (good real-world activity) Reading Pie, Line and Scatter Graphs - questions related to a graph (good real-world activity) That's Right - [ this link opens in a new window ] estimate measurements in real-world problems using money ( Author - Kaye Maddox )
Select appropriate standard units to measure length, perimeter, area, capacity, volume, weight, time, temperature, and angles. 5.4.5 ME	Alien Angles - estimate angles, without a protractor, ranging from 1-180 by dragging a movable line Area - calculate the area of a rectangle Area Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid after setting the perimeter and asked to calculate areas of the shapes. Measure it - practice using a ruler (inches and centimeters) Measuring Angles - investigating angles and the use of a protractor Measuring Tools - [ this link opens on a new page ] select measurement tools for real-world measuring situations ( Author - Sandi King ) Perimeter Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid after setting the area and asked to calculate perimeters of the shapes. Shape Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid and asked to calculate areas and perimeters of the shapes. Spy Guys Interactive - Surface Area of Prisms - Lesson 14 Spy Guys Interactive - Area and Perimeter - Lesson 12 Spy Guys Interactive - Relating Area and Perimeter - Lesson 13 Spy Guys Interactive - Volume and Displacement - Lesson 15 Teaching Measures - Choose from three modules; length, mass, and capacity. Each category offers several activities for your large screen display as well as supporting worksheets. Weight and Capacity - this video lesson explains weight and capacity and the units to measure each, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes.
Connect simple units of measurement within the same system of measurement. 5.4.6 ME	Practice converting from one metric unit to another with this java applet (length, area, volume, mass, or time units )
Use strategies to estimate perimeter and area of rectangles. 5.4.7 ME	Area and Perimeter - calculate the area or perimeter of the rectangle Area of an Irregular Rectangle - calculate the area of each figure given Comparison Estimator - similar to Estimator but compares two sets of objects Estimator - practice estimation skills by determining the number of objects, length, or area. (parameters: error tolerance) Fence Me In - ( 3-5 ) [ this link opens on a new page ] find the perimeter of a rectangle ( Author - Mary Blackburn ) More or Less Estimator - similar to Estimator activity but states a quantity and asks the user to estimate whether the set of objects is more or less than the number given
Solve real-world problems involving elapsed time. 5.4.8 R	Bedtime Bandits - (students try to stay up as late as possible by blasting killer clocks that drop from the ceiling) After each stage, identifying the correct clock gets harder and harder. Eventually, students have to blast the clock that is “4 hours and 15 minutes past 2:30 ”, for example. Clockworks - try to set the time on the clock. (select the challenge level) Elapsed Time - quiz Elapsed Time - match game quiz Elapsed Time - [ designed for 4th grade ] PDF worksheet to print - days, months, years Elapsed Time - PDF worksheet Elapsed Time - worksheet Elapsed Time - worksheet Elapsed Time - worksheet Elapsed Time - worksheet Elapsed Time - [ designed for 4th grade ] PDF worksheets with teacher instructions Elapsed Time - free worksheets from Math Slice, time intervals from 1 hour to one minute Elapsed Time on a Clock - an E-Lab activity from Harcourt School Publishers ( rated for 4th grade ) Is It PE Time? - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a chart (table) to solve problems. ( Author - Sandi King )
Apply formulas to find the area of parallelograms and triangles. 5.4.9 ME	Calculating the Area of a Triangle - introduction followed by a practice activity and a quiz & Finding Area - formulas for finding area of a variety of shapes (from FactMonster)
Solve real-world problems involving perimeter and area of rectangles. 5.4.10 R	Calculating the Perimeter of a Rectangle - introduction followed by a practice activity (also Square or Parallelogram )
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives	Measurement (Grades 3 - 5)
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Data Analysis and Probability 5.5.1 | 5.5.3 | 5.5.4 | 5.5.5 | 5.5.6 | 5.5.7 | 5.5.8
Represent and interpret data in bar graphs and pictographs. 5.5.1 DP	All The Parts - ( 3-5 ) [ this link opens on a new page ] learn the parts of a graph ( Author - Sandi King ) Bar Graph - Enter data to create a bar graph, then manipulate the graph's maximum and minimum values. Circle Graph - Enter data categories and the value of each category to create a circle graph (similar to "Pie Chart" but the user can define the data set) Comparative Bar Graphs - read the graph and answer questions Create-a-Graph - lessons and activities on a variety of graphs Data Picking - students collect data, enter tally marks or numbers and then select which graph is appropriate The Hot Tub - This is a fun activity where students tell the story behind a graph and relate slope to rate of change. How It All Stacks Up - [ this link opens on a new page ] interpret and compare information using a bar graph ( Author - Sandi King ) Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph Interpreting Data - survey a small group by clicking on each of the children, turn the tally marks into two types of graphs and then go back and take a different survey Interpreting Data Quiz - after you finish the lesson above, take this quiz Overview of a Bar Graph by Nicole Carroll followed by a practice quiz Overview of a Line Graph by Nicole Carroll followed by a practice quiz Play Ball - [ this link opens on a new page ] collect data to put on a picture graph ( Author - Sandi King ) Pie Chart - view pie charts (parameters: number of sectors, size of sector as a percent) Spy Guys Interactive - Understanding and Interpreting Graphs - Lesson 10 What percentage has been shaded - Guess the percent of the shaded pie chart ( extremely difficult )
Determine the mean, median, and mode of a data set. 5.5.3 - median DP	All That Data - [ this link opens on a new page ] use range, mean, median, and mode ( Author - Kristy Rousseau ) All That Data Two - [ this link opens on a new page ] describe graphs in terms of range, measures of central tendency, and distribution ( Author - Kristy Rousseau ) Central Tendency Generator - Create your own online worksheet with your specifications as to mean, mode, and median. Jupiter Is Average - [ this link opens on a new page ] Using data from our solar system, students explore median, mode, mean, and range. Students learn to use an on-line calculator to determine the mean and range. ( Author - Sandi King ) Mean Green Machine - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a calculator to find and use the average, or mean, of a set of data ( Author - Kristy Rousseau ) Mean, Median, and Mode Calculator - enter numbers separated by comma and then calculate Medians - [ this link opens on a new page ] understand and apply the concepts of median and mean ( Author - Michael Naylor ) Mode, Mean, Median - calculate mode, median and mode of a set of buildings, then repeat the activity with a different set - (metric measurements) Quiz following the Mode, Mean, Median activity Landmark Chart Numbers - Range, mean, median, and mode Party Comedian - [ this link opens on a new page ] find and use the median of a set of data ( Author - Kristy Rousseau )
Determine the mean, median, and mode of a data set. 5.5.4 - mode DP	Basketball Debate - [ this link opens on a new page ] explore the meaning of average (or mean) and relate these concepts to real world experiences ( Author - Michael Naylor ) Bicycles Ala Mode - [ this link opens on a new page ] understand and apply the concepts of mean, median and mode ( Author - Michael Naylor ) Central Tendency Generator - Create your own online worksheet with your specifications as to mean, mode, and median Mode, Mean, Median - Interactive lesson followed by activities (UK measurements) Landmark Chart Numbers - Range, mean, median, and mode Party Mode - [ this link opens on a new page ] find and use the mode of a set of data ( Author - Kristy Rousseau )
Determine the most likely, least likely, or equally likely outcomes in simple experiments. 5.5.5 DP	Chances Are - [ this link opens on a new page ] predict the likelihood of events using a circle graph with percentages as a model ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Coin Toss - toss enough coins to make a prediction about probability (maximum number of tosses 1000, but you can keep tossing to get a larger dataset) Hand Squeeze - (a data collection and analysis class experiment) - Pass a "hand squeeze" around a circle and measure the amount of time that it takes for the hand squeeze to complete the circle. Heads I Win - [ this link opens on a new page ] predict the likelihood of tossing heads or tails and graphs the results of coin tosses ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Leap Frog - [ this link opens on a new page ] design an experiment to answer a question, collect information, and interpret the results using charts. ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Me Too Probability - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a tree diagram to display possible outcomes of who will come to the party ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Pin The Tail - [ this link opens on a new page ] use probability to predict and conduct experiments to test predictions ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) The Random Ball-Picking Machine - experiment with a random generator at a BBC site to collect data to make decisions about probability. After you finish working through the ball-picking activity, take a ten-question quiz Spy Guys Interactive - Probability - Lesson 19 What are Your Chances - What many people refer to as 'good luck' can actually be explained by a little knowledge about probability and statistics. Our dice game allows you to see how increasing or decreasing the number of dice rolls effects an outcome. What Percentage of your Class is Right or Left Handed? - a data collection and analysis class experiment Why Can't I Win? - [ this link opens on a new page ] use a spinner to predict the likelihood of simple events occurring ( Author - Sandi King ) What Are My Chances - [ this link opens on a new page ] explore probability and ratios ( Author - Sandi King )
Represent the likelihood of an event using a fractional number from zero to one. 5.5.6 DP	Lions and Tigers - [ this link opens on a new page ] predict the likelihood of a simple event (rolling a die) as a fraction ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant )
Determine the mean, median, and mode of a data set. 5.5.7 - mean DP	Central Tendency Generator - Create your own online worksheet with your specifications as to mean, mode, and median Jupiter Is Average - [ this link opens on a new page ] Using data from our solar system, students explore median, mode, mean, and range. Students learn to use an on-line calculator to determine the mean and range. ( Author - Sandi King ) Mode, Mean, Median - Interactive lesson followed by activities (UK measurements)
Make predictions based on data. 5.5.8 AT	Bean Pi - To involve students in a small group exploration of the concept of area for circles, and to involve students in data collection. Coin Toss - toss enough coins to make a prediction about probability (maximum number of tosses 1000, but you can keep tossing to get a larger dataset) Fun and Sun Rent-a-Car - students use tables, graphs, linear functions to solve a real-world problem Heads I Win - [ this link opens on a new page ] predict the likelihood of tossing heads or tails and graphs the results of coin tosses ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Leap Frog - [ this link opens on a new page ] design an experiment to answer a question, collect information, and interpret the results using charts ( Author - Michaél Dunnivant ) Quantitative Environmental Learning Project - a rich source of data based projects
Virtual Manipulatives	Data Analysis & Probability (Grades 3 - 5) Virtual Dice - four styles available; single, double, triple, or +/- dice

Review Help
Practice Tests!	Brainchild - twenty-four questions, followed by practice on any incorrect responses Houghton Mifflin Mathematics Test Prep Practice Virginia State Standards of Learning - Select Math 5 , and then select 10, 20, or 40 questions.
Released Test & Others	FCAT Sample Test Book - [ 2008 ] sample questions and test taking tips FCAT Sample Answer Book - [ 2008 ] sample questions and test taking tips Fifth Grade Math - Read each question and choose the best answer. Then mark the circle next to the letter for the answer you have chosen. ( from Texas ) Texas end-of-year Math test 2003 Texas end-of-year Math test 2004
Daily Questions	Daily Questions - to serve as a ten to fifteen minute (approximate) review of practice test items and critical thinking (239 pages) [ Note : This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page so you might consider downloading the document at home.]
TAAS Attack Daily Upkeeps	Daily Upkeeps - Scroll down this page until you see " 5th Grade TAAS Attack Daily Upkeeps ." There are 8 practice activities to print (in .pdf format)
General Total Math Review	Math Olympics - Answer 20 multiple choice questions correctly to win the Math Olympics. Topics range from basic computation and general math knowledge to word problems with percentages, ratios, and fractions. Math Olympics provides excellent test prep practice for students in grades 4+. Math TV: Video Word Problems - [ Grades 5+ ] Math TV is a project whose goal is to help middle school students learn how to solve challenging word problems. Each of the nineteen math problems comes with step by step video solution, follow up problems, an online calculator, and sketch pad. McMillan/McGraw-Hill - Online activities for 5th graders - whole numbers, graphs, fractions, measurements and more Money Review - Start on level two or three for counting money review Solve It! - Math Videos provide problem solving practice for students in grades 3 to 6. Each of the thirteen sets contain five multistep word problems with step by step video solutions. Concepts include basic operations, algebraic reasoning, money, fractions, percent, perimeter, area, proportional reasoning, and measurement. ThatQuiz is a math testing web site developed by Andrew Lyczak, a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire. The site offers free testing, grading and record keeping for teachers, with practice tests for students. This is a completely free, non-profit educational site.

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