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5280 Math

Capture the Points

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Play a game of capture the points. Young scholars receive a number line with specific points graphed and must write an inequality that captures all the points. The second task of the algebra project is to write an inequality with...
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Curated OER

How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
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Curated OER

Building Boxes- Polynimial And Rational Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the concepts of polynomial and rational functions. They identify the general patterns used to solve problems. The use of real world contexts in the problems helps to promote engagement and understanding of how...
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Flying with Pythagoras

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his students precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided. 
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Prairie Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to build models of prairie plants. Using the model, they estimate the height and then measure them using metric and standard units. They write a fraction to represent their part of the whole set and compare and...
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Lesson Plan
Manchester University

Lesson 51: Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics instructional activity. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This...
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Teacher Created Resources

PEMDAS: Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners complete algebraic equations. They learn the algebraic order of operations and the acronym, PEMDAS, to help them remember the correct order of operations. Pupils complete algebraic equations using the order of operations.
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Help learners study polynomials. They will review how to multiply polynomials either by using the FOIL method if they are multiplying a binomial by another binomial, or by using the distributive property.
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Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students factor trinomials correctly. In this algebra lesson, students review the rules for factoring trinomials. They factor different polynomials as they relate the same concept and idea to facoring trinomials.
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Highs and Lows

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Solve problems using integration and derivatives. By using calculus, learners will analyze graphs to find the extrema and change in behavior. They then will identify the end behavior using the derivatives. Activities and handouts are...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem in a Mathematical Context

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Participants who use this resource will apply the Pythagorean Theorem to show whether or not the shaded triangle inscribed in a rectangle is a right triangle. Once all of the sides on the shaded triangle are found, it is important that...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Rational and Irrational Number

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
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Worksheet
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Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cryptography and Cryptanalysis

For Students 8th
In this cryptography and cryptanalysis worksheet, 8th graders read the explanation and example for codes and ciphers, then answer 2 questions and decipher 2 messages.
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Curated OER

Geometry and Tony Smith Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars respond to Tony Smith's sculpture as art and brainstorm about math concepts inherent in his work. They create a sculpture with polyhedra nets, calculate the cost of covering sculpture in gold, and write an exhibit label...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Substitution Formula

For Students 8th - 9th
In this substitution formula worksheet, students solve 9 various types of problems related to applying the substitution formula. First, they use a number line to add or subtract negative integers. Then, students substitute numbers for...
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Curated OER

A Frog's Life Story

For Teachers K - 8th
Students investigate the lives of frogs by completing several worksheets.  In this biology instructional activity, students discover the life cycle of a frog from tadpole to death.  Students complete frog life cycle puzzle as well as...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Intro to Functions

For Students 8th Standards
How are functions related to chicken nuggets? A video teaches the concept of a function using the idea of a nugget-making machine as an analogy for a function machine. Learners determine if a relation is a function from an equation and a...
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Interactive
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Five Quadratic Formula Problems With Examples

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic equation activity, learners solve five quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Several fully worked examples are provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, learners simplify rational expressions. They multiply and divide to solve the expressions. There are 9 questions.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Curated OER

Finding the Acceleration Due to Gravity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils calculate acceleration due to gravity.
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Curated OER

Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...