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Materials found here will focus on a common sense approach to teaching the NCC Math Standards. I believe standards are valuable and should serve as a "teaching roadmap." Lessons should be based on measurable outcomes derived from grade level standards. Multiple intelligences should always be considered during lesson design. Cooperative learning, hands-on lessons and maximum use of available technology are keys to holding a students attention; key to passing on knowledge.

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Materials found here will focus on a common sense approach to teaching the NCC Math Standards. I believe standards are valuable and should serve as a "teaching roadmap." Lessons should be based on measurable outcomes derived from grade level standards. Multiple intelligences should always be considered during lesson design. Cooperative learning, hands-on lessons and maximum use of available technology are keys to holding a students attention; key to passing on knowledge.
Solve Problems Expressed in Scientific Notation - 8.EE.4
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Solve Problems Expressed in Scientific Notation - 8.EE.4

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Solve algebraic problems expressed in scientific notation. Use of calculators is advised. Convert back and forth between standard and scientific notation. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. Objectives: - Input and read scientific notation on calculator - Solve problems and convert answers to scientific notation - Solve for unknowns using all 4 operations in problems expressed in scientific notation Includes 6 practice pages and answer keys. Aligned with NCCS Math - 8.EE.4 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Solve Linear Equations in One Variable - 8.EE.7
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Solve Linear Equations in One Variable - 8.EE.7

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Solve one variable equations including those with the variables being on both sides of the equal sign. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. Objectives: - Simplify expressions containing variables using distributive property and collecting like terms - Simplify equations to prove one solution, infinite number of solutions or no solution - Solve equations with rational number coefficients Includes 6 practice pages and answer keys. Aligned with NCCS Math - 8.EE.7 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Compare Proportional Relationships - 8.EE.5
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Compare Proportional Relationships - 8.EE.5

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Graph proportional relationships and interpret the unit rate as the slope of the graph. Compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. Objectives: - Compare graphs, tables and equations - Identify unit rate/slope to compare proportional relationships in different ways - Recognize the coefficient of x and the slope of the line is the unit rateof a graph of a proportional relationship Includes 6 practice pages and answer keys. Aligned with NCCS Math - 8.EE.5 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Simultaneous Linear Equations - 8.EE.8
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Simultaneous Linear Equations - 8.EE.8

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Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous equations. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. Objectives: - Know systems of equations can have one, infinite or no solutions - Understand solutions of two linear equation systems with two variables, will correspond to points of intersection of their graphs - Solve systems of two linear equations algebraically - Extimate solutions by graphing equations - Solve problems leading to two linear equations in two variables Includes 6 practice pages and answer keys. Aligned with NCCS Math - 8.EE.8 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Line Plots and Data Distribution Interactive Presentation - 6.SP.2
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Line Plots and Data Distribution Interactive Presentation - 6.SP.2

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Interactive Powerpoint presents analyzing data distribution using line plots and data landmarks. The lesson moves step by step through the material in a way that will keep students interested and provide a basis for future learning. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Recognize line plots - Answer statistical questions using line plot data - Recognize and identify data landmarks on line plots - Understand data has a distribution described by its center, spread and shape - Create line plots Includes 19 interactive slides Aligned with NCCS Math 6.SP.2
Statistical Questions Interactive Presentation - 6.SP.1
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Statistical Questions Interactive Presentation - 6.SP.1

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Interactive Powerpoint will provide students with definitions, opportunities to differentiate between statistical questions and non-statistical questions and the ability to write statistical questions. The lesson moves step by step through the material in a way that will keep students interested and provide a basis for future learning. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Recognize statistical questions - Identify how statistical questions are different - Understand statistical questions anticipate variability - Develop statistical questions Includes 21 interactive slides Aligned with NCCS Math 6.SP.1 Be sure and visit commoncoremath.net for additional help!
Finding Common Denominators PowerPoint Presentation - 5.NF.1
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Finding Common Denominators PowerPoint Presentation - 5.NF.1

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Interactive Powerpoint presentation demonstrates finding common denominators to add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Presentation moves step by step through using multiples to find common denominators. Once fractions are converted, students add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Editable version included. NO PREP. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Find whole number multiples of other whole numbers - Find common multiples for two numbers - Find common denominators for two fractions and convert - Add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers Includes 21 interactive slides Aligned with NCCS Math 5.NF.1 Be sure and check commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions Presentation - 5.OA.2
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Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions Presentation - 5.OA.2

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Also included as part of 5oa2 Write and Interpret Numerical Presentation Full Lesson Bundle. Introduces simple expressions. Interactive lesson guides learner through writing and interpreting expressions without evaluating. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. PowerPoint software not necessary. Objectives: - Write simple expressions recording calculations with numbers - Interpret expressions without evaluating Includes 16 interactive slides. Aligned with NCCS Math - 5.OA.2 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Scale Drawings Presentation - 7.G.1
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Scale Drawings Presentation - 7.G.1

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Also included as part of Scale Drawings- 7.G.1 Full Lesson Bundle. Introduction to scale drawing includes multiple examples. Requirements include working with proportional dimensions, identifying scale factor and creating a simple scale drawing. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included. PowerPoint software not necessary. Objectives: - Determine dimensions of corresponding figures when given a scale drawing - Identify scale factor given two figures - Reproduce drawing at a different scale Includes 20 interactive slides. Aligned with NCCS Math - 7.G.1 Visit commoncoremath.net for additional help.
Extended Response Word Problems - 6.EE.1-9
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Extended Response Word Problems - 6.EE.1-9

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Single page extended response word problems covering sixth grade expressions and equations. One problem for each standard; NCCS Math 6.EE.1-9. Problem page format includes written problem and room for students to show their work and write a step by step explanation of their process. Suitable for smartboard, projector or as printable. Nice resource for final assessment of each of the nine standards covered. Also good for homework. Teachers may also use as a projected lesson, for cooperative learning groups or as a center. Teacher should model at least one prior to assigning as independent practice. Model answers are included, along with the pdf student friendly grading rubric offered for free on the Illinois State Board of Education's website.
Fractions and Mixed Numbers - NCCS Math 4.NF.3
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Fractions and Mixed Numbers - NCCS Math 4.NF.3

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Adding fractions and mixed numbers using graphics and number sentences. Use as lesson, student workbook or assessment. Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad, or as printable for cooperative learning, centers or for homework. Lessons are scaffolded for classroom differentation. Objective: - Understand adding and subtracting fractions as joining and seperating parts of the same whole. Aligned with NCCS Math 4.NF.3. 5 pages plus answer key.
Use Properties of Operations to Create Equivalent Expressions, Full Lesson - 6.EE.3
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Use Properties of Operations to Create Equivalent Expressions, Full Lesson - 6.EE.3

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2 or 3 day lesson including 19 page PowerPoint slide presentation and 5 page student workbook with assessment. Scaffolded for classroom differentiation and suitable for use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Workbook is great lesson for cooperative learning and math centers. Objectives: 1. Review properties of operations 2. Apply the properties of operations to create equivalent expressions Aligned with NCCS Math 6.EE.3
Fractions:  Finding Common Denominators - 5.NF.1
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Fractions: Finding Common Denominators - 5.NF.1

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Great resource as you prepare your students for adding and subtracting fractions. Make fractions simple! The study guide provides a simple, comprehensive step by step process for finding common denominators. All concepts are explained and illustrated thoroughly. Great resource as you prepare your students for adding and subtracting fractions. Objectives: 1. Find whole number multiples of other whole numbers 2. Find common multiples for two numbers 3. Find common denominators for two fractions and convert Aligned with NCCS Math 5.NF.1 Use as basis of a lesson, guided practice, independent practice and assessment. Use on smartboard, projector, pad, computer or as printables. Includes 4 pages of explanation and practice (including last page assessment), cover page and all answer keys. Find more help at my website: commoncoremath.net
Comparing Fractions - NCCS Math 4.NF.2
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Comparing Fractions - NCCS Math 4.NF.2

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8 pages of scaffolded lessons leading students through identifying fractions, finding common denominators and comparing fractions. Use as basis of lesson, guided practice, independent practice or as an assessment. Perfect for differentiation. Can be used with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objectives: - Identify fractions - Creating common denominators - Comparing fractions with common denominators Aligned with NCCS Math 4.NF.2
Categorize Polygons by Characteristics - 5.G.3-4
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Categorize Polygons by Characteristics - 5.G.3-4

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Full lesson. Interactive presentation plus printables provides a complete lesson on categorizing polygons based on their unique charactersitics. Student move step by step through the hierarchy of polygons. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Identify polygons - Classify polygons based on attributes - Order polygons according to the correct hierarchical structure Includeds 18 slides plus 4 handouts including two assessments; all with answer keys.
Dividing Multi-Digit Numbers - 6.NS.2
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Dividing Multi-Digit Numbers - 6.NS.2

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Students divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm. Students are led step by step through the "long-division" process. Problems include a extended response word problem suitable for assessment. Use as a lesson leader, guided or independent practice, assessment, or for cooperative learning or centers. Suitable for smartboard, computer, pad, projector or as printable. Objective: - Solve multi-digit division problems using the standard algorithm - Explain all required steps Includes 6 problem pages plus answer keys. Find more help at commoncoremath.net
Divide Fractions by Fractions - 6.NS.1
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Divide Fractions by Fractions - 6.NS.1

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This study guide builds on students knowledge of division and fractions. Activities include expressions, identify and design models, solve equations and word problems. Use as lesson guide, guided or independent practice, or as an assessment. Suitable for use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable Objectives - recognize fraction division models - develope fraction division models - translate phrases to algebraic expressions of division - divide fractions by fractions - complete fraction division word problems. Includes 6 pages of problems and all answer keys. Don't forget to visit commoncoremath.net for more help.
Histograms and Box and Whisker Plots - 6.SP.4
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Histograms and Box and Whisker Plots - 6.SP.4

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Recognize, analyze and create histograms and box and whisker plots. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Objectives: - Identify histograms and box and whisker plots - Analyze data using histograms and box and whisker plots - Understand when data should be represented in either a histogram or box and whisker plot - Given a data set, draw histograms and box and whisker plots Includes 6 problem pages and answer sheets. Aligned with NCCS Math - 6.SP.4 Look for more help at commoncoremath.net!
Coordinate Plane Word Problems Workbook - 5.G.2
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Coordinate Plane Word Problems Workbook - 5.G.2

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Six page workbook takes students from plotting points in quadrant 1 of a coordinate plane, to using the plane to solve simple word problems. Scaffolded lessons provide for differentiation. Can be used as a lesson, guided or independent practice or for assessment. Great lesson for cooperative learning or as a math center. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objectives: - Graph points in first quadrant of coordinate plane - Solve mathematical problems by graphing - Solve word problems by graphing Aligned with NCCS Math 5.G.2
Fraction Word Problems -5.NF.2
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Fraction Word Problems -5.NF.2

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6 page workbook filled with fraction word problems. Editable copy included. Suitable as lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, assessment, cooperative learning groups or as a math canter. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Objectives: - Solve word problems including adding and subtracting of fractions including unlike denominators. Aligned with NCCS Math - 5.NF.2 Be sure to check commoncoremath.net for more help with fractions.