Quarter 3

Problem Solving Strategies | Geometry | Measurement


Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary
http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html
A glossary that includes definitions and examples for common and uncommon math words. Click on your grade level to begin.

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Problem Solving Strategies

attribute block icon e toolAttribute Blocks
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_270_g_2_t_3.html

Learn color and shape concepts by sorting blocks.

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Geometry

isometric drawing icon e toolIsometric Drawing Tool
http://Illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/isometric/index.html
Draw figures using edges, faces, or cubes. You can shift, rotate, color, decompose, and view in 3D or 2D.

pentominoes icon e toolPentominoes
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_114_g_2_t_2.html?open=activities
Use pentomino combinations to solve problems.

tangram icon e toolTangrams
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_289_g_2_t_3.html?open=activities
Use all seven Chinese puzzle pieces to make shapes and solve problems.

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Measurement

cube icon e toolCubes
http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/cubes/index.html
Explore the concept of volume by manipulating unit cubes.

elasped time icon e toolElapsed Time
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/clock3/index.html
Practice finding elapsed time given a starting and ending time.

geoboard icon e toolGeoboard
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_281_g_2_t_4.html?open=activities
Use the geoboard to investigate area and perimeter.

perimeter icon e toolPerimeter Explorer
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/permarea/index.html
Practice calculating the perimeter of random shape.

shape explorer icon web resourceShape Explorer
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/perimeter/index.html
Discover some of the best strategies for finding the area and perimeter of irregular shapes.

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