Note: Due to the fast growth in the number of area codes (new area codes being added monthly), this lesson is no longer valid as written. You can use this lesson along with the 2001 Area Code map (as written) or you can create new questions to accompany a current Area Code map (source provided). As another alternatve, you might adapt this lesson by creating your own questions based on area codes in your state or region.
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Subjects
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Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
Brief Description
Students solve math problems based on a U.S. area code map.Objectives
Students will solve grade-appropriate math problems (for example, three-digit addition, subtraction, or multiplication) using the telephone area codes supplied on a U.S. area code map.Keywords
telephone, map, addition, subtraction, multiplicationLesson Plan
Provide students with access to a telephone area code map. Hand out work sheets with grade-appropriate problems for students to solve, or call out math problems for individuals or groups to solve. For example, using the 2001 map (link above)Assessment
Students correctly solve 75 percent of the problems.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Gary Hopkins
National Standards
Mathematics:
NM.K-4.1
NM.K-4.7
NM.5-8.1
NM.5-8.7
NM.9-12.1
NM.9-12.5
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