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Curated OER

Linear Functions-Learn Your Lines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra activity, students collect and plot data on a coordinate plane. They use the CBL and TI calculator to graph systems of equation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

N Equal Parts by Construction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experiment with straight edges and compasses to divide lengths into equal parts. They identify different fractions of the total length.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Middle School Mathematics Test 4

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Raise expectations in your classroom and assess learners through the provided performance tasks. Class members must apply concepts learned throughout the year, providing a good measurement of how well they understand the material. The...
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Lesson Plan
Education Development Center

Logic of Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Don't just go through the steps to solve an algebraic equation, show learners how to balance an equation with visual models. The packet introduces the idea of mobile balances to reinforce the idea that both sides must match to make the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Nonlinear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify properties of a line. In this algebra activity, students differentiate between functions and nonfunctions. They use the slope and y intercept to graph their lines.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Equations Data Tables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph linear equations on a Cartesian plane. After describing data tables and their use, students explore how the information from a table can be used to create a line graph. They discuss reasons for plotting a minimum of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Graphs and Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this linear graph and equations worksheet, students calculate the gradient of slopes, and find equations of lines in patterns.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Club Problems #12

For Students 8th
In this math club problems #12 worksheet, 8th graders solve 6 math puzzles about number patterns, drawing lines, adding sums, and family ages using logic and problem solving skills.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building a Rover

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate properties of lines and points by making a rover. For this algebra lesson, students plot points correctly on a coordinate plane. They identify coordinate pairs given the plots and lines.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Point-Slope Worksheet

For Students 7th - 9th
In this point-slope worksheet, students write the equation of a line. Each of the 8 problems presents students with an ordered pair and the slope.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's a Drag!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create number lines using decimals and whole numbers. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve linear equations. They plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane correctly.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Power Steering Is Out?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use the point slope formula to calculate the slope and equation of a line. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify point on a coordinate plane using a robot. They differentiate between the different quadrants a they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating the properties of a circle

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...
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Lesson Plan
Exploratorium

Soda Can Mirrors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here is an entertaining and illuminating lesson on morphed images. Middle schoolers make cylindrical mirrors by wrapping soda cans in reflective mylar. First, they try to determine what the images are that are embedded in the plan by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applying Properties to Variables

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson plan. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Walking the Plank

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a cool math activity. Kids collect and interpret data based on a physical act. A board is balanced between a scale and a step, learners record a peer's weight as it decreases while s/he walks further away from the scale. They...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dance Challenge: Calculate and Compare Speed by Measuring a Series of Dance Movements

For Students 6th - 8th
Really neat! Kids choreograph a dance phrase and then measure the distance and speed of the phrase using a timer and a meter stick. They collect the data on a table which they use to determine an average. A series of observation and...
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Activity
Marshall Cavendish International

Coordinate Plane Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Similar to the game Battleship®, partners try and determine where the opponent buried their treasures on the hidden coordinate plane. Two types of planes are provided, one with only quadrant one and one with all four for a higher...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students investigate topology. In this Applied Science lesson students explore higher, more abstract mathematics using tangles. Students make topologically related shapes.
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Assessment
Bowland

Magic Sum Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners discover the magic in mathematics as they solve numerical puzzles involving magic sums. They then make a conjecture as to why no additional examples are possible based on an analysis of the puzzles.
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Mathed Up!

Angles in Triangles and Quadrilaterals

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
This short video show viewers how to connect the sum of the angles in a triangle to other angle measurements. Pupils determine the missing measures for angles involved with triangles and quadrilaterals. Class members then must explain...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Exploring Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
What does a graph or equation say about a situation? Lots! The lesson uses the concepts explored in the previous four lessons in the series and applies them to problem solving situations. Learners create an equation from problems posed...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Increasing, Decreasing, Max, and Min

For Students 8th Standards
Roller coaster cars traveling along a graph create quite a story! The lesson analyzes both linear and non-linear graphs. Learners determine the intervals that a graph is increasing and/or decreasing and to locate maximum and/or minimum...
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Worksheet
Nuffield Foundation

Angles

For Students 7th - 10th
Your learners practice the foundations of measuring two-dimensional angles. As well as the explanation of how to measure angles and their classifications, learners have plenty of practice problems on this instructional activity.

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