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Is That Your Final Answer?
This unit on integers includes a pre-test, a post-test, four spreadsheets, and links to an interactive web-site to support the learning of integer operations. Access to computers and the Internet are imperative to this unit. The lessons...
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Integers
Students perform order of operation using integers. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of integers as they add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They work in groups to complete a RAFT assignment.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
Students add and subtract integers. In this algebra instructional activity, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They apply the properties of numbers as they solve equations.
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Visualizing Integers
Students create visuals on the TI Calculator to solve problems. For this algebra lesson, students perform basic operations with integers. They add, subtract, multiply and divide.
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What are Signed Numbers? (Polynomials)
Students define polynomial functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials using properties of polynomial functions.
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Order of Operation
Young scholars solve problems using the order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students factor, subtract, add and divide using the correct order to remove parentheses. They simplify expressions by combining like terms.
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Exponents
Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...
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What is the Value of the Car?
Students practice determining the value of cars. Using the internet, they complete a worksheet in which they list the make of each car and use the data to determine the value. They share their results with the class and identify the most...
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Numbers, Numbers Everywhere!
Explore properties of integers! In this algebra lesson plan, pupils add, subtract, divide and multiply using integers correctly. They differentiate between rational and irrational numbers.
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Adding Integers
Your sixth and seventh graders deepen their understanding of a number line and adding integers in this concrete, hands-on activity. Learners play "Warehouse Puzzle" and then discuss their game strategies and the characteristics...
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Get Lucky and Algebra Jeopardy
Students manipulate integers quickly to get their answers. In this algebra lesson plan, students play an interactive game as they review basic algebraic operations. They add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly to get the correct answer.
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Patterns to the Rescue!
Track down the Cyberchase episode that this lesson is associated with. Using a worksheet that is embedded in the plan, learners must find the next two numbers and shapes (a double pattern). Once these have been discovered, pupils try...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials and quadratics. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics when the leading coefficient is one. They use a special factoring pattern to solve the trinomial.
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health plan. Students...
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers to Solve Problems
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability activity, students use area to determine probability. Students use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as flipping a coin or...
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Water Usage and Conservation
Students investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Literal Equations
High schoolers explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations instructional activity, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. High schoolers investigate, analyze and record their findings on...