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Different Math Activities Grades 4-7
General Math Number Theory Integers Pre-Algebra
Geometry Statistics Ratio/
Probability
Fractions
Patterns/
Pattern Blocks
Graphing Problem Solving Percents
Verbal Reasoning
jigsaw0a.gif (307 bytes)General Mathematics
Escape from Nab (4-9) "Escape from Knab is an educational simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision-making experiences in the fun and entertaining setting of the fictitious planet, Knab where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions. "

Make your way through Nab making decisions on how you are going to survive.
printer icons.gif (1125 bytes) When you see this icon you or your teacher will have to print a handout you will need. You can find the worksheets here.
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes) You may need to discuss this simulation with your teacher before you get started. 

From Escape from Nab

Number Theory
Factors and Greatest Common Factors (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
exponents.gif (1390 bytes)Exponents (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Multiples and Least Common Multiples
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Patterns and Exponents
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Primes and Components
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Divisibility Tests
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Activities:Number Theory
After doing the 6 activities above, try the challenge problems.

doc07.gif (1286 bytes)After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about number theory.
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plus.gif (1051 bytes)Integers
Introduction to Integers (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Absolute Value
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Comparing and Ordering Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Adding Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Subtracing Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Multiplication of Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Division of Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Operations with Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Exercises: Integers and the Real World
After doing the 8 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about number theory.
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calc.gif (272 bytes)Pre-Algebra
equation.gif (1289 bytes)Order of Operations (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Operations with Exponents
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Operations with Integers
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Writing Algebraic Expressions
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Writing Algebraic Equations
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Exercises: Exploring Pre-Algebra Topics
After doing the 5 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about algebra.
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puzzle1.gif (267 bytes)Geometry
Fractals (Grades 4-12) This is a challenging lesson about Fractals.  It will take you several class periods to complete. Be sure to read all the instructions before starting.
 
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)You'll need to look over the site with your teacher before you begin.
From Cynthia Lanius Mathematics Lessons That Are Fun, Fun, Fun
red pi.gif (908 bytes)Circumference of a Circle (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Area of a Circle
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Exercises:Cirumference and Area of a Circle
After doing the 2 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about statistics.
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polygon.gif (3891 bytes)Perimeter of Polygons (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Area of a Triangle
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Area of a Rectangle
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Area of a Trapezoid
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Area of a Parallelogram
(Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Exercises: Perimeter and Area of Polygons
After doing the 5 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about finding area of a polygon.
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calc.gif (272 bytes) Statistics
Range of a Set of Data (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Median of a Set of Data (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Mean of a Set of Data (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Mode of a Set of Data (Grades 5-8) Work through the examples and then do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
Advanced Mean Problems (Grades 5-8)
Challenge Exercises:Introduction to Statistics After doing the 5 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes) After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about statistics.
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% Percents
The Meaning of Percent (Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Writing Percents as Decimals
(Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Writing Fractions as Percents
(Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Writing Percents as Fractions
(Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Writing Decimals as Percents
(Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Percents <1 and > 100
(Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Activities:Intoduction to Percents
After doing the 6 activities above, try the challenge problems.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes) After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about percents.
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Ratios/Probability
All About Ratios Do the 8 activities to practice rations.

check2.jpg (2928 bytes) Check your own answers.
From Cynthia Lanius Mathematics Lessons That Are Fun, Fun, Fun
spinner.gif (387 bytes)An Introduction to Probability (Grades 3-7) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Certain and Impossible Events (Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Complement of An Event (Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Mutually Exclusive Events (Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Dependent Events (Grades 4-8) Do the exercises and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Challenge Activities:Introduction to Probability After you have finished the 5 activities above, you can try the challenge test!

doc07.gif (1286 bytes) After each activity, write on your own paper what you learned about probability.
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patterns.jpg (1054 bytes)Fractions
No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In (Grades 2-6)You can work with shapes by using this activity.  Open the Shape Maker in another window then answer the questions at the bottom of the page.  
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)You can either "draw" the shapes on your own paper or
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the questions into a Word document and type the answers there.

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More Fun Fractions (Grades 3-8) Here's some more fraction fun!

doc07.gif (1286 bytes)You can either "draw" the shapes on your own paper or
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the questions into a Word document and type the answers there.

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Challenging! Draw Fun Fractions (Grades 3?-8)There are three ways to accomplish this activity. 
computer.gif (281 bytes) 1) You can explore the problems online with the Shaper Maker,
printer icons.gif (1125 bytes) 2) You can print the page and use the graph paper on the page, or
printer icons.gif (1125 bytes) 3) you can print the graph paper only.
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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Designer Fractions (Grades 3?-8) Answer the questions and make you own design.  You can use the instructions from the above activity.

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pizza.gif (2757 bytes)Who Wants Pizza (Grades 2-7) This 6 part lesson will teach you about fractions.  If you are in second or third grade lessons 4,5,6 may be too difficult.

talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)Ask your teacher how many of the lessons he/she wants you to do.
doc07.gif (1286 bytes) Write your answers on your own paper.
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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Quiltred.jpg (5653 bytes) Patterns/Pattern Blocks

Rectangular Pattern Challenges (Grades 7-12) Do the activity
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)using your own paper and complete the assignment.
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In (Grades 2-6)You can work with shapes by using this activity.  Open the Shape Maker in another window then answer the questions at the bottom of the page.  
doc07.gif (1286 bytes)You can either "draw" the shapes on your own paper or
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the questions into a Word document and type the answers there.

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Number Sequencing (4-8) Use this site to practice patterning of number sequences.
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)Discuss with your teacher how to record your answers.

From Kidsport

graphbar.jpg (12054 bytes) Graphing
Let's Graph It! (Grades 3-8) This short activity gives you graphing practice. Complete the section called "Your Turn" and if you have time you can poll your friends and make your own graph.
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)Ask you teacher before you start doing a poll of your own.

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palm.gif (1070 bytes)Fun and Sun Rent-a-Car (Grades 6-9 Pre-Algebra, Algebra) Use the Greens simulated trip to decide which car rental deal is the best for them.
There are several ways to do this activity.
computer.gif (281 bytes)You can do it online with a Java applet (no download necessary but your computer must have Java enabled) or
doc07.gif (1286 bytes) Use the print version.
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)Ask you teacher which version she wants you do do!

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Problem Solving
checkers.gif (411 bytes) Checkerboard Problem (Grades 3-12) Follow the steps to solve the problem.  When you have finished working the problem
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the chart and put it into a  Word document. 
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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 dice2.gif (276 bytes)Dice Problem (Grades 3-12) Follow the steps to solve the problem.  When you have finished working the problem
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the chart and put it into a Word document. 
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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Tower of Hanoi (all ages)Try your luck at this famous game of skill and logic.
word icon.jpg (978 bytes) cut and paste the chart and put it into a  Word document. 
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

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lock4.gif (1061 bytes)The Locker Problem (Grades 6-8) Remember this problem?  You might try it with a little help from a spreadsheet.

Be sure to turn in an answer sheet when you are through.

From Math Forum

car0b.gif (311 bytes)Traffic Jam (Grades 6-8) Use the Java Applet to help you solve this problem.

doc07.gif (1286 bytes)using your own paper and complete the assignment.

Be sure to turn in an answer sheet when you are through.

From Math Forum

brain1.gif (10156 bytes)Brain Teasers (3 different grade levels) Each Wednesday this site publishes a new brain teaser. The next week the solution is posted.

doc07.gif (1286 bytes) Record answers on your own paper. 
Be sure to turn in the answer sheet when you are through.

From Houghton Miflin's Learning Place

Figure This! Take one of the challenges found on the page or look in the Challenge Index for a different challenge.
printer icons.gif (1125 bytes) Tell your teacher she can print some of the challenges for you. You can find the challeges that can be printed here.
 
getacro.gif (2143 bytes) If you see this icon you will need to download Acrobat Reader.  Ask you teacher/parent to help you download it.

From Figure This

Verbal Reasoning What is verbal reasoning?  Use these examples to find out.
talkBubble2_query.gif (276 bytes)Discuss with your teacher how to record your answers.

From Kidsport

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