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Pizza Portions
Students explore mathematics by participating in a pizza pie activity. In this nutrition lesson, students identify the caloric intake in a piece of pizza and estimate the average number of slices eaten by a person. Students utilize...
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems
Students solve multiple-step math problems. In this mathematics lesson, students complete a word problem worksheet that requires the use of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to solve.
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Multiplying Fractions
In this multiplying fractions worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include various fractions. First, they simplify the fractions if not already in lowest terms. Then, students multiply the numerators of the fractions to...
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Fractions: Multiplying by Whole Numbers
In this fraction worksheet, students practice multiplying fractions by whole numbers in 30 problems. They can click a box to show the answers if they complete the worksheet online.
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
Middle schoolers explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson, students discuss real world examples of each property. Middle...
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Adding and Multiplying Decimals
Students review the process needed to add and multiply decimals. They work in pairs and use grocery store sale papers to plan a meal for 20 people. They multiply the price of the items to calculate a total cost.
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Commutative and Associative Properties
In this properties learning exercise, students complete 4 matching problems regarding recognizing properties. Students then simplify 10 problems by combining like terms.
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Design a Track
Learners investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...
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Ten Name the Algebraic Property Illustrated Problems
In this algebraic properties activity, learners name the property illustrated in ten problems. The solutions are not provided.
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Measurement
Students use arithmetic in a practical situation using time and distance.
As the calculations involved in this problem involve single digit addition and multiplication it offers a good opportunity to encourage the students's use of...
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Investigating Division
Pupils develop math sense as they multiply and divide numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the missing numbers in a multiplication and division problem. They use a calculator to help them solve the problems.
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Divided We Stand
Students figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Create A Question
Students explore mathematical problem solving. Given a case problem, students write a rule to solve problems involving decimal multiplication and division. They invent problems, share them with the class, and solve other student's...
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Free Standing Structure
Learners demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure, using predetermined materials. They compute cost of structure by using multiplication skills or calculator.
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Fractional Blocks
Students explore the concept that fractions can also be considered a ratio. They discover that the fraction bar can be read as "out of." Students practice basic multiplication facts and use patterns to find fractions of shapes.
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Multiplying Whole Numbers
In this multiplying whole numbers worksheet, students problem solve twenty five mathematical equations dealing with multiplication and whole numbers.
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Operations with Fractions: Practice B
Students investigate operations with fractions. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students practices the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisions of fractions.
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Number Properties
In this number properties worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include applying various number properties to each. First, they determine which property they will use to solve the equation. Then, students write the name...
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Compatible numbers to 20
Students practice theories dealing with equals sign used as a balance, inequality symbols and practice utilizing a box or some other geometric shape to represent an unknown number. They assess numeracy problems embedded in language-rick...
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Speed Trap
Students explore the usefulness of algebraic skill development as they make decisions based on their ability to accurately estimate the speed of moving vehicles. The life and death possibilities place an interesting"spin" on this skill.
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Whole Number Order of Operations Practice
In this middle school mathematics worksheet, students use the order of operations to simplify numeric expressions that are composed of whole numbers. The one page worksheet contains seven problems. Answers are...
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Pardon Me. Do You Have Change For a Dollar?
Upper elementary and middle school learners explore currencies from a variety of countries. They use the Internet, video, and engage in hands-on activities. They practice converting U.S. currency to foreign currency and vice versa. This...
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The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle
In this 2-day lesson focused on exponents, middle schoolers will cross the curriculum by engaging in science, history and language arts activities. Exponential growth will be explored using grains of rice on a chess board. Exponential...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Comparing Strategies for Proportion Problems
Having problems with proportions? Then solve these proportion problems with an exercise that asks learners to first individually solve a set of problems involving ratios and proportional reasoning. Groups then discuss provided...