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133 Pre-algebra Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
8th
Rating
4 Stars

Using a spreadsheet, the students observe the impact of changes in principal, interest rates and time in order to reach a specific financial goal. They also work problems using simple interest rates, explain compound interest rates, and work problems using compound interest rates. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the concepts related to probability. They practice finding the mean, median, mode, and range. Students are given the task of finding the calculations for the candies arranged in a box of candy. Then they make inferences of future outcomes. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 7th
Rating
2 Stars

Students view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to change fractions into fractions with different denominators. Students practice changing fractions and adding them. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the concept of multiplying fractions with the help of a handout and a treat of brownies. They work on a worksheet for a short while and then progress to multiplying a chain of terms. Then the teacher reviews fractions using the brownies as visual aid and a treat. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations with fractions. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 6th
Rating
2 Stars

Students recognize why fractions cannot be combined unless they have like denominators. They discover how to add and subtract these fractions by first changing the unlike denominators to like denominators. They solve problems at the board and independently. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students review adding and subtracting of integers. The class makes a number line from -10 to 10 and practice adding and subtracting by "acting out" the math problems. Students play a card game using the number cards from a regular deck. Red are negatives, black cards are positive. Students complete an integer worksheet for homework. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the process of inverse operations to solve square root problems. After exploring the perfect squares and area, students examine methods to find square roots by observing the teacher, taking notes, and listing vocabulary words. Students complete an equivalent equations sheet. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the acquiring of skills necessary to make informed career choices. They examine the type of language that should be acquired for communication in the workplace. They also have class discussion about written journal entries. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine and identify the differences and similarities between the Militias/Continental Army and the British troops. As a class they create and fill-in columns comparing the two armies, then transfer the information to a graphic organizer. Full Review »