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Articles - The following articles illustrate lessons that engage children in rich mathematical activities.

Matrix of Articles for Mathematics Activities - The articles provided are from Teaching Children Mathematics (TCM).
Thompson and Holyoke: "Using Children’s Literature to Link Mathematics and Social Studies: A Multicultural Exploration with Bread"
Austin and Thompson: "Exploring World History Along the Silk Route: A Social Studies Investigation Through Mathematics"
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Bibliographies - These bibliographies, developed by Dr. Denisse Thompson, address each of the five strands and contain ideas for using books to teach mathematics. For each book, a complete bibliographic citation is provided along with a summary.

Algebraic Thinking (Strand D): 24 resources cited
Data Analysis and Probability (Strand E): 4 resources cited
Geometry and Spatial Sense (Strand C): 26 resources cited
Measurement (Strand B): 28 resources cited
Number and Operations (Strand A): 29 resources cited
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Component Point Modules for FCAT 5th Grade Math Staff Development Tool - These independent study modules were developed for Pinellas County Schools so that teachers could earn component points while using the FCAT 5th Grade Math CD.

These components are listed on the LMS system (keyword: Mathematics). The elementary mathematics office has the paperwork for completing the modules. The modules are done through independent study. A teacher may elect to do one, two, or all three of the modules. Work with the ProEd facilitator at your school to open the components for your teachers.

Module 1.1 CD ROM (Right on Math) for 5 component points
Module 1.2 CD ROM (Right on Math) for l5 component points
Module 1.3 CD ROM (Right on Math) for 20 component points
Pre/Post Assessment
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Daily Dilemmas - These weekly problem solving activities created by Lynn Schew provide opportunities for students to solve problems across multiple strands of the Sunshine State Standards.

Daily Dilemma #1: labeling and plotting a grid; building blocks
Daily Dilemma #1: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #2: completing a chart; function table
Daily Dilemma #2: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #3: completing a table; making a list
Daily Dilemma #3: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #4: finding the age of a lion; finding the length of a side
Daily Dilemma #4: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #5: working with relationship; finding the number of blocks
Daily Dilemma #5: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #6: determining age; determining length
Daily Dilemma #6: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #7: time to climb a tree; binkies
Daily Dilemma #7: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #8: listing factors; determining the cost of fencing
Daily Dilemma #8: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #9: balancing a scale; time of travel
Daily Dilemma #9: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #10: determining number of tables required; determining child's age
Daily Dilemma #10: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #11: using congruent shapes; creating a cube
Daily Dilemma #11: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #12: determining amount of change required; determining circumference
Daily Dilemma #12: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #13: determining distance between farms; probability
Daily Dilemma #13: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #14: working with fractions; determining border required
Daily Dilemma #14: Answer Key
Daily Dilemma #15: determining cost; working with perimeter
Daily Dilemma #15: Answer Key
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Notes - These are the notes that appear on the right hand side of each movie in this program.
   
Introduction: Bringing Mathematics to Life
Introduction: Requirements for the FCAT
Active Learning: Overview of the Lesson
Active Learning: Measuring the Bug
Active Learning: Practicing with Meter Sticks
Active Learning: Measuring Outside
Active Learning: Reinforcement
Active Learning: Teacher Reflections
The Literature Connection: Overview of the Lesson
The Literature Connection: Teacher Reflections
Real Life Activities: Overview of the Lesson
Real Life Activities: Teacher Reflections
The Science Connection: Overview of the Lesson
The Science Connection: Iron Oxide Experiment
The Science Connection: Looking at the Data
The Science Connection: Creating a Graph
The Science Connection: Student-Made Movie
The Science Connection: Teacher Reflections
The Social Studies Connection: Overview of the Lesson
The Social Studies Connection: Teacher Reflections
Manipulatives: Balance Scales
Manipulatives: Base Ten Blocks
Manipulatives: Fraction Bars
Manipulatives: Geoboards
Manipulatives: Pattern Blocks
Manipulatives: Teacher Reflections
Warm-Ups: What is a Warm-Up?
Warm-Ups: Calendar
Warm-Ups: Problem of the Week
Warm-Ups: Relative Size of Numbers
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Introduction
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Body Length
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Ecosystems
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Hermit Crab Races
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Pulse Rates
   
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Math Tunes - These math tunes are appropriate for 5th graders. The lyrics are sung to well-known tunes.

The Singing Math Teachers from Pasco County: presented by Jill Nielsen and Sheila Kotter
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Lesson Plans - These lesson plans relate to the lessons seen in the video clips. Each lesson plan consists of a general concept, objectives, the Sunshine State Standards being used, materials needed and a proposed schedule.

The Literature Connection: Integrating Mathematics into Literature learning the concepts of fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportion and probability
Real Life Activities: Using Recipes to Reinforce Fractions understanding fractions; using various recipes from the Internet
The Science Connection: Iron Oxide Lab teaching how creating a compound produces heat; collecting and analyzing data
The Social Studies Connection: Travels of a Florida Migrant Child measurement, scale and number sense
Using Active Learning to Reinforce Mathematics: comparing distances and lengths of time
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Body Length
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Ecosystems
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Hermit Crab Races
Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Pulse Rates
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Performance Tasks for Algebraic Thinking for K- 5 - This section contains a number of questions for students to answer. The tasks also contain the specific Sunshine State Standards being used. These tasks were originally developed as part of a DOE supported project, Algebraic Thinking for K-5, directed by Dr. Michael Hynes at the University of Central Florida.

Lizards and Snakes: working with logic
Pocket Count: analyzing graphs
Quilting Pattern: determining patterns on a quilt
Seating Problem: arranging seats at a table according to a pattern
Seal Problem: deciding how much a cube and a cone weigh
Stairs: building sets of stairs, creating patterns with stairs
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Performance Tasks for Elementary Mathematics for Grade 5 - In this section, objectives are provided to achieve a mathematical goal. Each lesson plan is correlated to the Sunshine State Standards and included a list of materials needed, recommendations for student arrangement, and performance criteria. These tasks were originally developed by Pinellas County teachers.

Elementary Mathematics Performance Tasks Overview: what are performance tasks and how can they be scored?
Grade 5 Performance Tasks Answer Key: answers to all performance tasks
Adding and Subtracting Decimals: constructing a bar graph, analyzing data
Adding and Subtracting Fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators
Dividing Whole Numbers: 1-Digit Divisors: dividing by 1-digit numbers, finding mean, median and mode
Dividing Whole Numbers: 2-Digit Divisors: dividing by 2-digit divisors, problem solving to find the least and greatest quotient
Geometry: understanding intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines, identifying angles, symmetry and congruency
Ratio and Probability: finding the probability of an event
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals: multiplying whole numbers by decimals, dividing decimals by whole numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: multiplying whole numbers and fractions, working with range of numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers: multiplying up to 5-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, finding area
Understanding Fractions and Mixed Numbers: reading and writing fractions and mixed numbers, estimating lengths
Understanding Numbers: reading and writing whole numbers to billions, comparing whole numbers
Using Addition and Subtraction: estimating and calculating sums and differences of 3-digit to 6-digit numbers.
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Performance Tasks for Program Evaluation for Elementary Grades - This section includes various mathematical performance tasks. Each task begins by labeling the Sunshine State Standards being used. The tasks also contain notes for teachers and materials, if any are needed to complete the task. To conclude the performance tasks, questions are offered for students to answer. These tasks were originally developed as part of a DOE supported project, Florida K-5 Program Evaluation, directed by Dr. Michael Hynes at the University of Central Florida.

Bubbles: Teacher Notes- data collection, measurement, graphing, interpret data, organize data, make predictions
Bubbles: Student Worksheet
Corn Crop: planning a garden working with shapes and positioning of plants
How Big Are We?: measuring height and lengths
Trail Mix: reading a letter and determining if the fractions are correct
Snack Mix: making a snack for a group, working with fractions
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Working with Manipulatives - These four sets of activities encourage students to work with various manipulatives, such as cuisenaire rods and pattern blocks. The activities guide students to use mathematical applications while performing the task. The tasks also encourage teachers to assist their students in working with the various manipulatives.

Working with Cuisenaire Rods: working with number ideas, investigating measurement concepts
Working with Geoboards: working with polygons, exploring area and perimeter
Working with Pattern Blocks: comparing and contrasting pattern blocks, exploring fractions and investigating geometry concepts
Working with Tangrams: problem-solving, spatial sense, relationships among pieces
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