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Basic Math - Plan a Cruise
Learners measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.
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Plan a Cruise Lesson Plan
Students measure distances and report them in fractions, convert fractions to decimals, and multiply decimals.
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Starting With Stats
Statisticians analyze a data set of student IQs by finding measures of central tendency and dispersion such as mean, median, mode, and quartiles. They practice using a graphing calculator to find the values and analyze box plots and...
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One Size Fits All, Part 1
Can you tell how tall someone is just by looking at their feet? In this activity, young mathematicians measure their height, arm span, and foot size, graph their findings, and answer questions about how these measurements are related....
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Traveling Through the Solar System
Learners use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Applying Prime Factorization
Sixth graders use the prime factorization of numbers to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple. Working in small groups, they solve problems using the greatest common factor and least common multiple.
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Multiplying and Dividing Integers/Relay Race
Give your class a list of multiplication and division sentences that contain both positive and negative integers. Have them analyze them to see if they can discover the pattern with the signs. From these patterns, help them develop the...
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Multiplying Fractions
Students investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the...
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...
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Design, Grow, and Ponder in a Garden
A garden can inspire students to make mathematical connections.
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Marshland Wonders
Students review the characteristics of wetlands and list their benefits. After viewing short videos, they identify the organims that make their home in wetlands and how they have adapted. They compare and contrast the characteristics...
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Absolute Value
Gain an understanding of absolute value by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:58]
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Integers
Gain an understanding of how to add and subtract integers by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:56]
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Different Ways to Solve Equations
Gain an understanding of the different ways to solve equations by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:21]
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Powers and Exponents
Gain an understanding of powers and exponents by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:06]
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Calculating the Area and the Perimeter
Gain an understanding of how to calculate the area and the perimeter by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:13]
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Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Finding the Greatest Common Factor
Gain an understanding of how to find the greatest common factor by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:47]
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Tufts University: Early Algebra, Early Arithmetic
This online resource is from the Tufts University offers lesson plans, worksheets, and ideas about using algebra with elementary grade levels.
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Math4children.com: Math Worksheets for Middle School
Download these math worksheets to assist you in the concept you are covering in your middle school math classroom. Content includes pre-algebra and algebraic equations, decimals, fractions, geometry, graphs and coordinates and...
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Math Planet: Calculating the Circumference of a Circle
Gain an understanding of how to find the diameter of a circle by viewing an example and a video lesson. [1:01]
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Math Planet: Linear Equations in the Coordinate Plane
Gain an understanding of linear equations in the coordinate plane by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:56]
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Math Planet: The Slope of a Linear Function
Gain an understanding of how to find the slope of a linear function by viewing an example and a video lesson. [1:44]
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Math Planet: Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing
Gain an understanding of how to solve systems of equations by graphing by viewing an example and a video lesson. [2:49]
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Math Planet: The Mean, the Median, and the Mode
Gain an understanding of how to find the mean, median and mode by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:22]