Virginia Department of Education
Properties of Real Numbers
Students use paper cups and colored chips to observe properties of operations with real numbers. As a class, students brainstorm and use manipulatives to demonstrate associative, commutative, distributive identity and inverse properties....
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Using the Quadratic Formula
What is the connection between the quadratic formula and the types of solutions of a quadratic equation? Guide young mathematicians through this discovery as they use the discriminant to determine the number and types of solutions, and...
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Roots and Radical Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Millennium Bridge
Learners read and plot coordinates in all four quadrants and state where a shape will be after translation. They explore the concept of translation using a a four quadrant grid of the of River Tyne running through all 4 quads. In...
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Hit the Slopes
Eighth graders work in one collaborative group to understand how ordered pairs are represented and graphed on a coordinate plane. They identify points on the coordinate plane and communicate their understanding of ordered pairs and their...
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Year Round Schools?
Students explore reasons for the length of the school year in the United States. The pros and cons for extensions of the year are researched and discussed.
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Pay Check Advance Loans
Students explore the implications of obtaining loans. They assess interest rates, amount to be paid back, and the implications if they do not pay back the loan on time. Students develop a comparison chart.
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Characterization in The Ponder Heart:A Collaborative Speaking Unit
Students assess fellow student's oral narrative tales. They discuss the attributes that marked the "best" narratives. They compose their own narrative tales and interview family members. They make a final speaking presentation to the...
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Deci-order
Fourth graders play a game to practice their decimal number ordering skills. They use their knowledge of the number system to create the biggest decimal number. Students are dealt 3 cards each with the reminaing cards placed face down...
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Decimal Calculator Numbers
Fourth graders practice working out a hidden number on a calculator by utilizing number sequence in the advanced multiplicative stage seven. They enter a number into their calculator and push the division sign once and go from there.
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Introduction: Number Line Addition
In this addition worksheet, students learn how to use a number line when adding numbers between -9 and 9. First, they read 5 steps on how to use a number line. Next, students read through 2 practice problems in which the answer is...
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Bits and Pieces: Fractions Greater Than One
Students compare fractions. In this fraction worksheet, students examine the number line. Using the Internet, they explore models of numbers greater than one. Students complete multiple-choice worksheets.
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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Expansion of Single Brackets
In this expanding brackets worksheet, students read through an explanation of expanding brackets in mathematical equations and then complete 10 practice problems. Students then complete 58 problems in which they need to work through...
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Linear Inequalities
Ninth graders explore solving linear inequalities. They discuss vocabulary words and symbols associated with linear inequalities. After a demonstration by the teacher, 9th graders solve and graph inequalities. Students complete a...
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Food Forensics: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Students develop an experiment to test a hypothesis. They use their knowledge of antigen-antibody specificity to develop a hypothesis. Students articulate that the antibody-antigen specificity is one part of the immune system. They...
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Captive Breeding and Species Survival
Learners research and assess programs that strive to preserve biodiversity, such as captive-breeding programs and species-survival plans adopted by zoos, aquariums, and other institutions.
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A Measure of Happiness
Learners share opinions about the factors that contribute to or detract from their happiness. They create survey to determine how people in their community measure happiness, and write reflections on the relationship between money and...
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Absolute Value and Equations - Week 5
In this absolute value worksheet, students use the absolute value function to solve functions. They identify the maximum and minimum values in triangular inequalities. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Double Exposed Photographs
Students create double-exposed photographs, poetry, and multimedia presentations. In this artwork lesson plan, students explore cameras, poems, and other art forms to understand line, light, and other attributes that contribute to artwork.
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Comparing Fractions
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Problem-Solving for Employment Barriers
Students examine different employment opportunities and possible barriers that may occur. In this career skills lesson students discuss different barriers and work in groups to overcome these.
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Simplify or Transform Linear Expressions
In this linear expressions activity, prealgebra pros solve and complete three different types of problems. First, they simplify several expressions as far as possible. Then, they match expressions to their simplified versions. Finally,...
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Logarithms
In this logarithm worksheet, students read given statements about logarithms and determine if the statement is true or false. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 35 problems.