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Understanding Celsius

For Teachers 4th
Student read both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures on thermometers. They covert the temperatures and write poems to show understanding.
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Thunderstorms

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the attraction between two different charges to investigate lightning in a thunderstorm. They complete an experiment and a worksheet.
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Translating Word Expressions to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this translating worksheet, students read a word sentence, and then translate it to an algebraic equation. Fifteen problems are provided on this one-page worksheet. Answers are provided on the right-side of the page.
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Translating Sentences to Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this translating worksheet, learners translate word phrases to algebraic equations and then solve the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are provided on the page.
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Dividing by Ten Riddle

For Students 3rd
In this dividing by ten riddle worksheet, 3rd graders solve ten word problems, all dividing by ten, then use the answers to solve a riddle.
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Intelligence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, students complete a 5 short answer quiz on intelligence. They identify evidence on hereditary influences on intelligence.
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Dividing By 2 and 5

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders divide by 2 and 5. In this math lesson, 3rd graders label the parts of a division sentence. Students solve division sentences using multiplication.
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Solving Math Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use five word problem solving skills to solve a variety of math word problems. They observe the teacher modelling the five steps, and in small groups complete two worksheet word problems. Students read the problem, find the...
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Division Word Problems Three- Version 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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Math Wordsearch

For Students 1st - 4th
For this math word search worksheet, students review, study and discuss seventeen key mathematical terms and then locate and circle each one in a math word search.
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Translate between words and math

For Students 4th - 6th
In this word problems worksheet, students practice solving word problems having to deal with money, baseball cards, candies, and more. Students solve 9 problems.
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Double This

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners change verbal expressions to algebraic equations. They practice the vocabulary of algebraic equations.
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Finding PI

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students select and use appropriate operations, methods and tools to compute or estimate using whole numbers. They develop and use formulas for determining the circumference and area of circles. Students determine and describe the...
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Properties of Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the properties of logarithmic and exponential functions. They graph their functions and solve using change of base formula.
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Evolution, Genes, and Behavior

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the roles of genes and evolution on behaviors. In groups, they identify the relationships among DNA, genes and chromosomes. They evaluate the different theories of language acquistion and how evolved tendencies interact...
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions lesson, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Students play a game where they tell the algebraic expression...
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Multiplication and Division-Alphabetical Order

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiplication/division alphabetical order learning exercise, students alphabetize a set of 12 multiplication/division vocabulary words. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Math Practice Exam

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math practice exam learning exercise, students simplify expressions, find volume and area, write mathematical expressions multiple and divide expressions and reduce fractions. Mention is made of associated videos, but no specific...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Functions the Difference Quotient

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
This precalculus review lesson reviews the difference quotient.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: The Difference Quotient Practice Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for the difference quotient (that is used later in Calculus) -- with hints and solutions!
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Coolmath: The Difference Quotient Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Steps and examples for using the difference quotient with a function.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Investigating the Derivatives of Some Common Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a...
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Better Lesson: Quotients Just the Basics

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Just like multiplication, addition, and subtraction, division problems involve patterns and there are methodical ways in which manipulatives can be used to solve division problems with small dividends and divisors of 1 through 10.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: The Derivative: Numerical Approach

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource investigates the numerical approach of calculating the derivative. Topics examined are the instantaneous rate of change and the difference quotient. Students learn about the calculus concepts through notes and examples.