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PUBLIC MARKS from knann with tags ms:math & gr5

May 2006

Countdown

Math resource of video clips devoted to mathematics learning! Students call in to the tv host with a math problem. Together the problem is solved step-by-step.

Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop

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Skills: Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. Object: Sell as many ice cream cones as possible in three minutes by converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Tony Fraction Pizza Game

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Can you fill the customer's order with the right amount of toppings? Choose the Pizza size for the order then add your toppings. Click send to finish!

January 2006

Quadrilateral Quest: Do You Know Their Properties?

Complete the quest to see how well you know your quadrilaterals.

December 2005

The Broken Calculator

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Use the broken calculator to solve your math problems in a creative way. Can you add 2+2 if the addition key is broken? Sure can..how about (3*2)-2 . The answer is the same! Create some challenges for you, your friends, and teachers!

CountOn - The Rules of Sudoku

The rules of the game are simple: each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.

Problem Solving with Pentominos

Pentominos are the names of shapes created by 5 squares connected together. The objective of the puzzle is to place all pentominos inside the square after marking 4 boxes to remain empty.

NCTM : Illuminations Lessons

Interactive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards

November 2005

Fraction Pairs

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Match fractions, decimals, and more in this electronic card game.

Builder Ted

Help Ted fix the leaky roof by placing the bricks (decimals) in numerical order.

Saloon Snap

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Try your hand at matching fractions with decimals and percent. Click the bell when you see a match.....better be fast!

Up to One

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Type the fraction which when added to the other two fractions brings the total to one whole. Paper and pencil may be needed. Click the refresh button to get a new problem.

Tessellate!

This activity can be used to:recognize and explore the properties of tessellations, identify and examine symmetry in geometric figures,describe, and classify polygons, examine the role of mathematics in society and nature

Visual Fractions

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A tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.

October 2005

Award ceremony: Ordering numbers

The Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals

NCTM : The Fraction Game

This applet allows students to individually practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions. Goal: Get all the markers to the right side of the game board. Sum of markers is less than or = to target fraction Use as few cards as possible.

Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries

Try this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

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An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.

Weekly Brain Teasers

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Sharpen your thinking skills for grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.

September 2005

Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: All About Ratios

The "All About Ratios" activities are designed to introduce ratios in a concept-building way. The activities can be done on computers with Internet access or printed.