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Activity
PBS

Population Simulation with M&M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Math and M&Ms® go great together when introducing a modeling activity. Allow your learners to simulate population growth and decay of fish in a pond and share their reasoning for the change in fish. With such an impact we have on our...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 4: Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
It's time to show what they know! An assessment review concludes a five-part series about linear functions. It covers all concepts featured throughout the unit, including linear equations, graphs, tables, and problem solving.
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Handout
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Charleston School District

Solving Systems with Elimination

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Can you handle one more method? It just might be your favorite! Building on the skills learned in the previous lessons in the series, scholars now learn the elimination method. The video examines problems of varying difficulty. 
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Handout
Charleston School District

Estimating Values of Expressions

For Students 8th Standards
You can't evaluate an irrational root expression without a calculator—or can you? Scholars estimate the value of roots within an expression to approximate the value of the expression. Expressions include a mix of square roots and whole...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Pythagorean Theorem and Converse

For Students 8th Standards
You've heard that it is true, but can you prove it? Scholars learn the Pythagorean Theorem through proof. After an overview of proofs of the theorem, learners apply it to prove triangles are right and to problem solve. This is the second...
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Handout
Charleston School District

3D Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
How many right triangles can you find in a prism, cone, or pyramid? Using right triangles to find lengths in three-dimensional figures is the focus of the lesson. After working with the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths...
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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

“Ponzi” Pyramid Schemes

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Use mathematics to show your classes the power of a good model. Young mathematicians analyze the famous Ponzi pyramid scheme using an exponential pattern. They make conclusions on the reliability of the plan and why it is illegal. 
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Square and Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Root for your pupils to learn about roots. Young mathematicians first review the meaning of squares and square roots. They then use this knowledge to simplify square roots of monomials with variables.
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Assessment
Balanced Assessment

At the Supermarket

For Students 6th - 8th
Grocery managers and chefs sure use lots of math. Scholars first use ratios and unit rates to determine a price for a can of corn. Once individuals have the pricing, they determine the amount of ingredients necessary to make brownies...
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Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Exponential Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The power to solve exponential equations lies in the resource. Scholars first learn how to solve exponential equations. An activity matching cards with equations, intermediate steps, and solutions strengthens this skill.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Fundamental Theorem of Similarity (FTS)

For Teachers 8th Standards
How do dilated line segments relate? Lead the class in an activity to determine the relationship between line segments and their dilated images. In the fourth section in a unit of 16, pupils discover the dilated line segments are...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Tax and Tip

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Finding out how to calculate tax and tip is a valuable skill that all young adults should be able to do without a calculator. Learners are given a bill and asked to calculate the tax, tip, and total amount. Calculations can be exact or...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Buying Stocks

For Students 6th - 9th
In this practice buying stocks learning exercise, students utilize a chart to answer five comprehension questions about buying stocks and then participate in selling stocks.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Solving Multiplication and Division Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Sharpen your problem solving skills with this story problem worksheet. There are six multiplication and division problems given. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Numbered Doors

For Students 5th - 8th
In this numbered doors learning exercise, students solve a problem where they find the least expensive way to put metal numbers on doors that all have a certain value. Students complete 1 problem.
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Worksheet
Yummy Math

Twinkies

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Brian was devastated when Hostess® filed for bankruptcy, and he was also fearful that his favorite snack treat would be lost forever. The snack food was in danger of being lost, your class won't be lost when using Twinkies® as the...
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Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Area- Perimeter- Volume

For Students 7th - 9th
In this geometry worksheet, learners use a grid to draw 3 different rectangles that have an area of 20 square units and determine the perimeter of each rectangle. They draw and answer questions related to the relationships and uses of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Maps- Looking at Map Scales

For Students 8th - 9th
In this map scale worksheet, students examine how to convert measurements on a map. They read 5 examples before completing 8 multi-step conversion problems. They insert the answers in an online version of the worksheet to determine if...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions and Chemistry

For Students 8th - 10th
In this fractions in chemistry worksheet, students solve 2 problems where they state all the answers as simple fractions or integers. They determine ratios of molecules in gasoline and they find ratio of molecules in the creation of...
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Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Volume Problems

For Students 7th - 9th
For this volume problem instructional activity, students determine the volume of various objects. They compare similar objects and determine the percent of increase and decrease of the surface area and volume. This one-page instructional...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra: Simplify Expression - Level 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simplify expression activity, students combine like terms to simplify an algebraic expression. This one-page activity contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra: Simplify Expression - Level 2

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, students combine like terms to simplify a given expression. This one-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. This on-line worksheet may be produced in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Problems with Mixed Numerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students apply the skills of different operations in order to solve the 10 word problems that have mixed numerals.

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