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Simple Use of Parentheses
Fifth graders take a look at how to solve equations where parentheses are present. There are addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems included. Learners practice solving 22 problems altogether, and there is an answer key...
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Simple Use of Parentheses #3
Do your mathematicians know how to use parentheses in equations? Give them a activity to hone their skills in order of operations. They work out 20 simple problems involving parentheses, then choose which problem out of six adds up to a...
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Addition and Subtraction Equations
For math teachers who are leading their charges into the world of algebra, this presentation may be useful. In it, learners are shown the basics of algebraic equations as they relate to addition and subtraction. The last slide challenges...
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Prime Numbers and Factors
Solving factor trees is a helpful way to introduce prime numbers. Your math class practices using this method along with two-column tables to find if a number is prime or not. They also learn other vocabulary, such as composite numbers,...
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Using Algebra
Sixth graders explore mathematics by completing equations in a math notebook. They will collaborate in small groups to complete different algebra problems and write their work down in a notebook, which they show their teacher. Then they...
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Systems on a Mission
Solve systems of equation problems using four different methods: elimination by addition or subtraction, graphing, elimination by multiplication, and substitution. Middle schoolers are then given a series of "missions" to complete.
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Transportation Math
Students recognize math problems within stories. In this consumer math lesson, students discover clues to solve math problems within written story problems. Students complete the story problems on a worksheet.
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Graphing Linear Equations
Eighth graders examine linear equations by creating graphs from them. For this graphing lesson, 8th graders read several linear equations and plot them on a graph with the help of their classmates. Students find the slope of the linear...
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Compare and Arrange Whole Numbers Up to 100
Number whizzes investigate integers by arranging them in a specific order. They utilize whole numbers which are given to them and then put them in order up to 100. They also practice using "greater than" or "lesser than" symbols.
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Using Negative Numbers
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations. In this math problem solving lesson plan, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice completing...
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What sign?
In this mathematical sign activity, students read a mathematical equation in which the sign (+, -, *, /) is missing. They write in the sign that makes the equation correct. There are 12 questions on this page.
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Chapters 12 - 14 Word Search Puzzle
In this mathematical concepts worksheet, students after discussing and reviewing about math expressions and equations, locate and circle nine key terms within a word search puzzle.
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Equations at the Pond
In this math equations worksheet, students look at each picture of the frogs, fish, bugs, and turtles and write an equation for each problem. Students finish by drawing a picture of their own pond and writing an equation for it.
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Picnic Fun
In this addition equations activity, students read each word problem and use the numbers to write an addition equation. Students then solve the equations.
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Writing Mathematical Equations
In this algebraic equations learning exercise, 7th graders write an algebraic equation with one variable for each problem. Students then solve the problem.