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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.
Identify Parts of an Expression Worksheet - 6.EE.2
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Identify Parts of an Expression Worksheet - 6.EE.2

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The learner defines and explains parts of an expression. For use as guided or independent practice Suitable for smartboard, pad or projection Objective - define parts of an algebraic expression NCC Math Standard 6.EE.2 Contains worksheet and answer page
Exponents and Expressions - Complete Lesson aligned with NCCS 6.EE.1
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Exponents and Expressions - Complete Lesson aligned with NCCS 6.EE.1

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The learner identifies and uses exponents to solve equations. Complete slide presentation for using with or without PowerPoint software, practice worksheet and assessment with answer sheets For use as a complete lesson Use on smartboard, projector, as overheads or on pad or computer Objectives: - Define and understand the term “exponent” - Identify base numbers and exponents - Determine value of expressions using exponents - Convert numbers from exponential to standard and from standard to exponential form - Solve word problems using exponents NCCS Math 6.EE.1
Lines of Symmetry - Aligned with NCCS 4.G.3; Lesson Plan, Presentation and Homework Packet
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Lines of Symmetry - Aligned with NCCS 4.G.3; Lesson Plan, Presentation and Homework Packet

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Great 60 minute lesson for adminstrator evaluation! Edit all items to make them your own. The learner is introduced to symmetry and drawing "lines of symmetry". For use as a complete lesson Use on smartboard, projector, as overheads, on pad or computer Objectives: - Recognize lines of symmetry across two-dimensional objects - Fold figures along a line of symmetry resulting in two, matching parts - Differentiate “line-symmetric” figures, from figures that are not symmetrical - Draw lines of symmetry across geometric objects NCCS Math 4.G.3 Includes lesson plan, interactive presentation and homework packet * .ppsx version may be run without PowerPoint software
Read, Write and Evaluate Expressions - NCCS Math 6.EE.2
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Read, Write and Evaluate Expressions - NCCS Math 6.EE.2

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Learner identifies, creates and evaluates expressions Complete 4 page student workbook with answer sheets included Provides for student guided and independent practice with assessment included For use as printable, projectable, on a pad or computer Objectives: - Write expressions using numbers and letters for unknowns - Identify the parts of an expression, (terms, variables, constants…) - Evaluate expressions by substituting specific values for variables - Perform arithmetic operations including exponents using the correct order of operations NCCS Math 6.EE.2
Read, Write and Compare Decimals - 5.NBT.3
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Read, Write and Compare Decimals - 5.NBT.3

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Students read, convert and compare decimal numbers in standard, expanded and word formats. Use as a lesson starter, guided practice, independent practice, assessment, cooperative learning or as a math center. Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objectives: - Read decimal numbers to thousandths - Write decimal numbers to thousandths - Convert decimal numbers between standard, expanded and words - Compare decimal numbers after converting Includes 6 problem pages and answer sheets. Look for more help at commoncoremath.net.
Area and Perimeter Word Problems - 4.MD.3
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Area and Perimeter Word Problems - 4.MD.3

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Students solve real world problems using the formulas for area and perimeter. Use as a lesson leader, for independent or guided practice, cooperative learning groups, math centers or assessments. Problems are scaffolded to account for classroom differentiation. NO PREP! Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objectives: - Solve word problems to find area of rectangles - Solve word problems to find perimeter of rectangles. 6 pages of examples, problems and assessments. Answer sheets included. Find more help with area and perimeter at commoncoremath.net.
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
Polygon Building Blocks - Aligned with NCCS 4.G.1;  Powerpoint Presentation and Student Workbook
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Polygon Building Blocks - Aligned with NCCS 4.G.1; Powerpoint Presentation and Student Workbook

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*This resource is animated. The viewer does not show an accurate representation of what students will see during presentation. You do not need PowerPoint software to run the .ppsx version of the presentation. The learner recognizes and draws lines, rays, line segments, angles and other geometric features of polygons. Complete 40 slide presentation and student workbook. Filled with information, activities and smart graphic features to account for multiple intelligences. For use as a complete unit lesson Use on smartboard, projector, as overheads or on pad or computer. Objectives: - draw geometrical objects - use geometric features to classify triangles and other polygons - describe geometric figures using accurate mathematical terms NCCS Math - 4.G.1 Includes teacher notes, 40 slide presentation and 25 page student workbook.
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.
Multiplication Word Problems; Fractions - 5.NF.6
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Multiplication Word Problems; Fractions - 5.NF.6

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This workbook provides 6 pages of problems including 3 extended response word problems. Ensure your students learn more than just the algorithm. Use as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, assessment, or for cooperative learning or a math center. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable. Objective: - Solve real world problems by multiplying fractions Includes 6 problem pages, cover page and all answer keys. Find more help at commoncoremath.net.
Divide Fractions Workbook - 5.NF.7
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Divide Fractions Workbook - 5.NF.7

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This fraction workbook provides various lessons to help students not only understand the standard algorithm, but also the concepts behind it. 6 pages of problems, explanations and extended response word problems. May be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, assessment, or for cooperative learning or a math center. May be used with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable. Objective: - Divide fractions by whole numbers - Explain the concept behind reciprocals and the standard algorithm Includes 6 problem pages, cover page and all answer keys. Aligned with NCCS Math - 5.NF.7 More help is available at commoncoremath.net.