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		Station #1 Record the following numbers on an audio-cassette. Be sure to read clearly, slowly repeating each number 3 times.     a) 9346   b) 800 008   c) 259   d) 6900   e) 202 240 273   f) 3 billion   g) 937.123   h) one hundred and one thousandths   i) 6 tenths   j) 12 million, 6 thousand six   k) one eighth   l) 3 ten thousandths   m) 35 hundredths   n) 111 thousand one hundred sixty one Add any other number that you wish..   NOTE: 1. We do not use "and" as we read larger numbers:   "one hundred two" NOT "one hundred and two"   2. NO commas! "2000" and NOT "2,000"   3. 2000 but we use spaces for more digits - 20 000 This station is an excellent way to test students on large numbers without taking hours of the teacher's time. Students sometimes have difficulty with large numbers and this is a good way to let them hear and write what they hear. On the other side of the card, write several numbers that you wish students to read orally on cassette.   Station #2 Make place value cards such as Place the cards that represent each number in a separate envelope. On the envelope write the number and the statement: 89 247: The missing card is On their answer sheets students should write: "The missing number is eighty nine thousand".   Station #3 Make cards as above using decimal numbers.   Station #4 Make cheque books resembling the following check blank: Student writing: Invent name of bank, location, account number and add to check. BILLS: make some or use some that you have that would be appropriate.     Station #5 Great way to integrate the resource centre with mathematics.   Station #6 Use thin drinking straws for uprights. Cut these straws about 15 cm in length. Use larger drinking straws for the beads. (Straws from McDonalds work well and all you need to do is ask for straws and they are usually very generous. Larger drinking straws are sometimes available at other fast food outlets or at department and at bargain stores.) Cut them into 1-1.5 cm pieces. Insert long thin straw into a small piece of plasticine. Store each set in self sealing plastic bags.   Station #7 This station helps students make the connection between math and other curricular areas. Most of the equipment is available in the science lab.   Station #8 This station integrates a grade seven science unit and geography. Encourage students to "surf the net" if it is available.   Station #8 Number tents are made with construction paper.

1. Cut construction paper and fold in half. 2. Make 10 of each size. 3. Label 0 to 9 on the smaller tents, 00 to 90 on the the next size, 000 to 900 on the third larger size and so on to 1 000 000. 4. Students can build numbers that are written on cards or they can take apart the tents to express numbers in expanded form. 5. For special needs students use a different color for each size.   Station #14 Used decks of cards can be obtained from casinos free of charge. These are great for generating numbers for all the operations.   Station #15 Decide what ratio to use for the colors of blocks. Blanks have been left on the activity card to allow you to use the cubes that are available in your school.   Station #18 Please be conscious of the sensitivity of some students at this age level regarding the measurement of body parts   Station #19 To prepare egg cartons: Use several cartons cutting one of each like the following: singles (twelfths)   doubles (sixths)   triples (quarters)   fours (thirds)   sixes (halves)   twelves (whole) or twelfths Differentiate each fraction by painting each one a different color. You can also place a different color dot with a felt marker.   Station #20 This station will appeal to the musical learners. It can be extended as a project for the gifted musical student.   Station #21 See station 19 for directions to make the egg cartons. The page with the fraction strips follows the station card 21. Return to Math Central To return to the previous page use your browser's back button.