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Estimation - Make reasonable estimates of fraction and decimal sums or differences using models. 0506.1.2
Estimate Fractional Distance - watch Grammy carefully and estimate the fractional distance that represents where she jumped over the hedge
Fraction Segment Strips - In this lesson, you use a linear model, represented by segment strips. These are long, narrow strips of paper, which are subdivided into congruent segment lengths; they serve as a means for comparing fractions, given a relative unit, and as a model for combining various fractions.
Estimating by Rounding - Addition with regrouping - instruction and review, practice, and a quiz &
Estimating by Rounding - Subtraction with regrouping - instruction and review, practice, and a quiz &
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 - estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop
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.
That's Right - estimate measurements in real-world problems using money
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.
Remainders - Explore problems in different contexts to interpret the meaning of remainders as discrete values or not. 0506.1.4
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.
Solve Problems - Solve problems in more than one way and explain why one process may be more effective than another. 0506.1.5
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.
Communicate Answers - Communicate answers in correct verbal and numerical form; including use of mixed numbers or fractions and use of units. 0506.1.6
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Verbal Statements - Organize and consolidate verbal statements involving fractions and mixed numbers into diagrams, symbols, and numerical expressions. 0506.1.7
Fraction Practice - All operations, mixed practice - (explanations given for wrong answers)
Patterns - Use patterns, models, and relationships as contexts for writing inequalities and simple equations. 0506.1.8
Activities at Illuminations - Illuminations has 100 online activities available. Select which types of activities you’re looking for, and click Search.
Teacher Dodgeball - fill in numbers on an equation - Each blank of the equation stands for a number on a teacher. Hit the teacher with the number that goes next in the equation by clicking on them.
Wolfram Demonstrations Project - a free resource of interactive visualizations from elementary education to the frontiers of research
Other Media - Use age-appropriate books, stories, and videos to convey ideas of mathematics. 0506.1.9
Brian P. Cleary - author of books conveying math ideas - Mission of Addition, The, Action of Subtraction, The, How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
Drawing Conclusions - Given a series of geometric statements, draw a conclusion about the figure described. SPI 0506.1.1
Constructing Geometric Figures - Using graph paper, students will construct figures according to given specifications. [4 page document including answers ]
Estimate - Estimate fraction and decimal sums or differences. SPI 0506.1.2
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Estimate Fractional Distance - watch Grammy carefully and estimate the fractional distance that represents where she jumped over the hedge
Remainder - Recognize the unit associated with the remainder in a division problem or the meaning of the fractional part of a whole given in either decimal or fraction form. SPI 0506.1.3
Draggable Division - let your students practice division and remainders the way you taught them
Missing Information - Identify missing information and/or too much information in contextual problems. SPI 0506.1.4
Bus Fare Problem - Ask Dr. Math gives a possible solution to a challenging problem
Too Much Information - work through several problems deciding if all given information is needed
Number Cop - select Primes, click on Start then use the left and right arrows to move the police car to intercept only prime numbers
Prime Numbers - Prime Number Sieve: "Remove all proper multiples of the next remaining number." Start with the number 2.When all proper multiples of all numbers in the first row are deleted, the table will contain only primes.
Use Prime Factorization - Use the prime factorization of two whole numbers to determine the greatest common factor and the least common multiple. 0506.2.2
Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Same Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on Subtracting Fractions Same Denominator, or Adding Fractions Same Denominator, then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Unlike Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on Adding Fractions Unlike Denominator, or Subtracting Fractions Unlike Denominator, then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Death To Decimals - Click up at the top for detailed instructions for how to play. Match fractions with decimal form of the number. also
Decifractator - convert fractions to decimal equivalents
Decimals of the Caribbean - a decimal game which asks you to match decimals stated in words and numbers also
Equivalent Fractions - find the fraction that is equivalent to the fraction given
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 Segment Strips - In this lesson, you use a linear model, represented by segment strips. These are long, narrow strips of paper, which are subdivided into congruent segment lengths; they serve as a means for comparing fractions, given a relative unit, and as a model for combining various fractions.
Lunch Lady - The Lunch Lady (you) must total the three items on ten lunch trays (one at a time) in three minutes. [a money counting game from Mr. Nussbaum] also
Maggie's Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made
Tony's Pizza - create a pizza with toppings equivalent to the fractions also
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
Estimation - Make reasonable estimates of fraction and decimal sums and differences. 0506.2.5
Computation and Estimation - use common fractions, decimals, and benchmarks in a game context to estimate the sum of chosen fractions and determine if the sum is closer to 0, 1, or 2 [5 page document includes game cards]
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Estimate Fractional Distance - watch Grammy carefully and estimate the fractional distance that represents where she jumped over the hedge
Fraction Game - an applet which allows students to practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions
Mixed Numbers - Add and subtract mixed numbers. 0506.2.6
Fraction Bars - interactive site - you can program this to fit your needs.
Ice Cream Shop - Convert improper fractions to mixed fractions also
Improper Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on Improper Fractions, then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Mixed Numbers - identify and define mixed number parts [somewhat elementary, but reinforces the concept clearly]
Mixed Numbers - in Fishy Fractions click on Adding Mixed Numbers or Subtracting Mixed Numbers then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Decimal Point - Understand the placement of the decimal point in calculations of multiplication and long division, including the placement in the estimation of the answer. 0506.2.7
Negative Numbers - Explore numbers less than 0 by extending the number line through familiar applications (e.g., temperatures below zero, owing money, measuring elevation below sea level). 0506.2.9
Colored Chip Models - use manipulatives to model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with positive and negative integers [includes two practice problems]
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.
Exponential Expressions - find the exponential expression that is equivalent to the number given
Exponent Practice - Try a workout of 10 problems. If you get at least 8 correct on your first attempt, then you're ready to move on. If not, review "In Depth" and try again.
Exponents - Unit 3 from Ms. Glosser's Math Goodies
Practice with Scientific Notation - Pencil and paper may be needed - (answers provided) [Note: this page was retrieved from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine. The site may be blocked by school filters.]
Scientific Notation Problem Generator - either the scientific notation or standard notation representation of a number will be shown. Put the corresponding value(s) in the empty cell(s) and press "Check Answer".
Simplifying - Expressions that have had their like terms combined. Match each expression on the left with an expression on the right. Type the letter of the correct expression in the box.
Symbols of Inclusion - simplify each expression and choose the correct comparison symbol
Write Numbers - Read and write numbers from millions to millionths in various contexts. SPI 0506.2.1
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.
What's Your Name? - know the value of numbers when written in standard form or expanded notation
Prime Factorization - Write the prime factorization of numbers through 50 using both exponential and standard notation. SPI 0506.2.2
Multiplication and Division in Real-World Contexts - Students must recognize four common situations in which we use multiplication or division. They are listed below with examples. Multiplication and division are taught together so that students can see that one operation is the reverse of the other.
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 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)
Draggable Decimals - add, subtract, multiply decimals. Personalize problems with this game, selecting number of decimals to include.
Let's Do Lunch - use a menu to order lunches that meet various criteria
Lunch Lady - The Lunch Lady (you) must total the three items on ten lunch trays (one at a time) in three minutes. [a money counting game from Mr. Nussbaum] also
Railroad Repair - [decimal addition] students must repair gaps in the railroad tracks by adding decimal lengths of track - each section gets harder
Scottie Nickel's Change Maker - become a human CoinStar machine - Calculate the total amount of change the customer has. Next, think of a way to make $1.75 with as few coins as possible. also
Subtraction of Decimals - What is the difference between the two decimals? explanation followed by practice
Proper and Improper - Add and subtract proper and improper fractions as well as mixed numbers. SPI 0506.2.6
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Fraction Bars - interactive site - you can program this to fit your needs.
Ice Cream Shop - Convert improper fractions to mixed fractions also
Improper Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on Improper Fractions, then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Mixed Numbers - identify and define mixed number parts [somewhat elementary, but reinforces the concept clearly]
Mixed Numbers - in Fishy Fractions click on Adding Mixed Numbers or Subtracting Mixed Numbers then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator - enter a fraction and click on the Convert It button, an answer with the explanation on how to get the answer is displayed
Terminating and Repeating Decimals - presents a method for converting terminating decimals to fractions, also gives a review of methods for converting fractions to decimals
Compare Numbers - Compare whole numbers, decimals and fractions using the symbols <, >, and =. SPI 0506.2.9
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.
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Evaluating Expressions - Get out your pencils and calculators and give these a try! [Note: this page was retrieved from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine. The site may be blocked by school filters.]
Put Whole Numbers in Order - Three or more numbers can be placed in order. A number may come before the other numbers or it may come between them or after them
Linear Function Machine - Students investigate linear functions by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs.
Positive Linear Function Machine - Students investigate linear functions with positive slopes by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs.
Solving addition and subtraction equations - Try a workout of 10 problems. If you get at least 8 correct on your first attempt, then you're ready to move on. If not, review "In Depth" and try again.
Number Line - Recognize there are many numbers between any two whole numbers on the number line. 0506.3.6
Decimal Number Lines - Three whiteboard resources to assist in the teaching and learning of decimals; zero to one, zero to ten, and a decimal number line.
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions - from Regents Prep [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
Order of Operations - a matching grid pattern game [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
Practice with Order of Operations - ten practice problems [answers available] [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
Expressions Involving Fractions - Evaluate multi-step numerical expressions involving fractions using order of operations. SPI 0506.3.2
Order of Operations - Try a workout of 10 problems. If you get at least 8 correct on your first attempt, then you're ready to move on. If not, review "In Depth" and try again.
Finding Unknown - Find the unknown in single-step equations involving fractions and mixed numbers. SPI 0506.3.3
Computation Castle - a game that requires the utilization of several math skills: mixed numbers/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, metric conversions, exponents, rounding to the nearest thousands and thousandths and place value
Fraction Bars - interactive site; can program it to fit your needs. also
Improper Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on Improper Fractions, then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Mixed Numbers - identify and define mixed number parts [somewhat elementary, but reinforces the concept clearly]
Mixed Numbers - in Fishy Fractions click on Adding Mixed Numbers or Subtracting Mixed Numbers then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click Maybe Later to begin the game.
Platonic Solids - Describe and identify the five regular (Platonic) solids and their properties with respect to faces, shapes of faces, edges, and vertices. 0506.4.4
Platonic Solid - Wikipedia article with good illustrations of the five Platonic solids; tetrahedron, cube or hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron
Platonic Solid - this Wolfram MathWorld page includes a 2D illustration of what the solids would look like if flattened out
Platonic Solids - This MathIsFun page includes printable nets for each of the five solids as well as an interactive page that allows your student to rotate the solid &
The Platonic Solids - This University of Utah page allows students to spin each of the solids in separate windows for java applets
Filling Space - Quantify total volume as filling space with same-sized units of volume without gaps or overlap. 0506.4.5
Appropriate Units - Understand, select and use units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, lengths/distances, area, surface area and volume. 0506.4.7
A Dictionary of Units - This provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today (and a few of historical interest), together with the appropriate conversion factors needed to change them into a 'standard' unit of the SI.
Animal Weigh-In - Do you know your kilograms from your pounds? Interactive game
Artie Ounces Soda Jerk - interactive game to practice converting ounces to pints and quarts also
Interactive Units Converter - Here you will find interactive calculators for many measurement systems both commonly used like metric and U.S. Avoirdupois and quite exotic like Ancient Greek and Roman.
Measure converter - Full Conversion Table (sorted by Measure Unit Name)
Measure4measure - a collection of interactive sites on the web that estimate, calculate, evaluate, translate etc. In other words, they do the work for you.
Measure it - Practice using a ruler - inches and centimeters
Measurement Equivalents - Match game with standard equivalent measurements, such as pounds, ounces, pints, cups, etc.
Drill Regarding Significant Figures - When you hit "New Number", a number will appear in the left cell. Enter the number of significant figures in the right cell and press "Check Answer".
Significant Digits or Figures - a tutorial from Science Help: Online Chemistry plus a large number of links to quizzes and worksheets at the bottom of the page
Significant Figures - Scientific notation is the most reliable way of expressing a number to a given number of significant figures. In scientific notation, the power of ten is insignificant.
Significant Figures Calculator - Enter the number that you wish to have formatted with significant figures and the calculator will display the formatted version in the box to the left.
Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them also
Three Dimensional - Identify a three-dimensional object from two-dimensional representations of that object and vice versa. SPI 0506.4.3
3-D Object Viewer - Students may explore a variety of 3-D objects and their accompanying 2-D views. also
Building Houses with Side View - student constructs a block figure (dynamic, perspective drawing) to match (10 different figures) also
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 also
Coloring 2-D sides - Use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing. also
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. also
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. also
Area and Volume - Solve problems involving surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and polyhedral solids. SPI 0506.4.4
Length of Line - Find the length of vertical or horizontal line segments in the first quadrant of the coordinate system, including problems that require the use of fractions and decimals. SPI 0506.4.5
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.
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 are 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)
Stock the Shelves - You are the clerk. Stock the shelves using the coordinate plane. also
Data Collection - Design investigations to address a question and consider how data collection methods affect the nature of the data set. 0506.5.3
Collecting Data - [designed for 8th grade] advice for students regarding data collection in surveys
Categorical and Numerical Data - Recognize the differences in representing categorical and numerical data. 0506.5.4
Interpreting a Data Chart - students practice by answering questions about what can be found in a grid chart
Practice with Data - answer questions pertaining to collecting and organizing data [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
All That Data Two - describe graphs in terms of range, measures of central tendency, and distribution
Central Tendency Generator - Create your own online worksheet with your specifications as to mean, mode, and median.
Jupiter Is Average - 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.
Mean Green Machine - use a calculator to find and use the average, or mean, of a set of data
All That Data Two - describe graphs in terms of range, measures of central tendency, and distribution
Central Tendency Generator - Create your own online worksheet with your specifications as to mean, mode, and median.
Jupiter Is Average - 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.
Mean Green Machine - use a calculator to find and use the average, or mean, of a set of data
Overview of a Stem-and-leaf plot by Nicole Carroll followed by a practice quiz [Note: These two links are available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
Investigate Mean, Mode and Median with Manipulatives - lesson plan [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.]
Mean Median and Mode - practice exercises [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
Measures of Central Tendency - explanation and four good examples [Note: This link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. Some state filters block access to this page.]
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.]
Daily Upkeeps - Scroll down this page until you see "5th Grade TAAS Attack Daily Upkeeps." There are 15 practice activities to print (in .pdf format) [Note: this document was retrieved from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine. The site may be blocked by school filters, so consider printing the worksheets at home.]
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
Solve It! - Math Videos provide problem solving practice for students in grades 3 to 6. Each of the thirteen sets contain five multi step 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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