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Math History Can Help Students Overcome Learning Difficulties

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Negative numbers and mathematical notation are better understood by examining how they have been handled throughout history.
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Squares Have Roots?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root instructional activity, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.
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Marvelous Mathematics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make a table on the computer, but create fractions and equivalent fractions through the use of color. They are able to manipulate fractions in order to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of whole number that is broken...
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Adding Integers Using an Integer Line

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
In this integers worksheet, learners use integer lines to add the positive and negative numbers. They can show the answers online.
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Subtracting Integers

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
In this subtracting integers learning exercise, students use 9 integer lines to help them solve 9 math problems that require them to subtract positive and negative numbers.
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math activity, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...
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Geometry: Calculating Volumes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this volume worksheet, students find the volume of 8 prisms.   Students are given the length, width, and height of each prism.
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane instructional activity, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game...
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Battle to the Death: Adding Integers

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  In this adding integers lesson, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent positive and negative numbers. ...
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Skateboard Flex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson plan, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment...
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Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
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Introductory Algebra Chapter 1 Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that involve linear equations. They substitute the values given for each variable.
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Doing The School Run

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore finding the percent of a numbers. They survey their peers to determine modes of transportation used in getting to school. Afterward, students organize information and create graphs and charts. They explore alternative...
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It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper.  Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter.  Learners use...
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Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. For this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.
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Multiplication Word Problems Using Different Representations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars solve multiplication word problems by using base 10 blocks and drawing pictures. For this multiplication lesson plan, students also write a reflection of their work.
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Math & Social Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given data and are to calculate averages and yearly totals of how many cars travel the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They also make a graph of the data.
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Vampires: Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils predict how many vampires are in the world, based on the legend that, once bitten, each victim becomes a vampire. Extrapolating how many vampires would populate the earth in 30+ weeks, students then compare the total predicted...
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Ge-Oh Boy, Oh Boy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students listen to the book, Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt and discuss the art of quilting. They examine various symmetrical sewing designs, and identify reflection pieces, slides, and flips.
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Flying Geese

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the Flying Geese quilt pattern, and discuss and identify the pattern. They write a paragraph titled, My Quilt Report, summarizing the information discussed about the quilt patterns.
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Code Breakers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Slope Calculation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice calculating the slope of a line. They explain how the formula is derived and identify properties that are associated with positive, negative and undefined slopes. They complete an online activity as well.
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The Amazing Mathematical Race: Boxing the Rare Element

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers enter a race against time to determine the maximum sized box that can be formed from a standard sheet of copy paper. The boxes are to be used to contain a valuable and rare element which is light as cotton and corrosive...
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GPS Receiver Basics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and monitor their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations.