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Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...
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The Law of Large Numbers and Probability

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate why theoretical probability doesn't always match reality. The activity involves using Python 2.7 (or Sage) to set up a Bernoulli Trial. It also involves setting up a spreadsheet to simulate the Birthday Paradox....
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Surveys and Estimating Large Quantities

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Looking for an estimation activity a bit more involved than the typical "guess the number of jellybeans in the jar" game? Here, learners use a picture to estimate the number of people at a large event, look for potential problems with...
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Column Addition

For Students 3rd - 4th
Third and fourth graders read the addition word problems and use the sets of numbers within the problem along with column addition to solve the problems.
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Bouncing Ball

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students collect height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2™ data collection device. Using a quadratic equation they graph scatter plots, graph and interpret a quadratic function, apply the vertex form of a quadratic...
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Vernier - A Speedy Slide with EasyData™ App and CBR 2™

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians use a CBR 2™ motion detector to determine their speed or velocity going down a playground slide. They also experiment with different ways to increase their speed going down the slide. Finally, students complete the Student...
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Vandalism 101

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore logic and use Geometer’s Sketchpad and patterns of logic to solve a puzzle.
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Application and Modeling of Standard Deviation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The first activity in this resource has learners computing the mean and standard deviation of two different data sets and drawing conclusions based on their results. The second activity has them using a dice-rolling simulation to...
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Curve Ball

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Slow Down - Speed Up

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of distance and time as they use a CBR to mimic distance v. time graphs. Learners walk towards and away from the monitor to create various distance v. time graphs, then discuss what motion creates certain graphs.
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Express Whole Numbers as Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
These real-life scenarios are a good way to get your scholars thinking about applying fractions. They employ equivalent fractions and simplification in their answers, matching each question to one of the fractions on the right. Consider...
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Addition and Subtraction within 10

For Students 1st
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, 1st graders add and subtract in word problems up to the number 10. Students complete 20 problems total.
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A Day at the Pet Store: Solving Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve a set of 4 problems, crossing out extra information and writing what they need to know if necessary. Answers on page 2.
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Problem Solving: Compare Data Sets

For Students 5th
There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this learning exercise on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to draw...
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Google for Education: Slope and Y Intercept

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Students calculate the slope and y-intercept of a line passing through a given set of points. Use Python to solve various challenging slope and y-intercept exercises.
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Google for Education: Scientific Notation

For Students 7th - 9th
Practice problems where learners use the Python software to determine which way tho move decimal points when multiplying by exponents.
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Google for Education: Ratios and Proportions

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Students use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and math problems by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.
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Google for Education: Multiplying by Numbers Between Zero and One

For Students 6th - 8th
Example problems practicing multiplying by zero and one where students apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division of fractions.
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Google for Education: Percent Change

For Students 6th - 8th
Students analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Here, look for patterns to understand and solve percent change problems.
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Google for Education: Area of a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn to derive the formula for the area of a circle. They learn to relate a circle to a parallelogram and rectangle while learning the concept of infinity as they imagine slicing an circle into infinitesimally small slices.

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