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Earthquakes
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.
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Literal Equations
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson plan, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.
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Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore an alternate method for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit and determine the algebra behind the shortcut. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Solution is provided.
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Rational Expressions
Learners simplify rational expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve rational equations using multiplication and division. They apply properties of exponents and negative exponents to solve the problems.
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Calculator
Students explore the calculator utility function on a Macintosh computer. In this calculation lesson plan, students launch the calculator feature and complete a problem solving worksheet.
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Number Line Math
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards. Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Company is Coming
Students find a recipe for pancakes on the web then figure out how to half the recipe then figure how to make 3/4 of the pancakes.
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Jobs and Salaries
In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
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Squirt
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
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Buying My First Car
Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.
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Smart Doubling
Second graders use mental math in calculations involving addition and subtraction. They study doubles facts to work out addition problems mentally using part and or whole reasoning.
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Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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Rabbits
Students review what they think doubling means and double numbers mentally, for example, 5, 12, 16. They share their solutions and discuss how they doubled. They work together on a problem that is beyond mental working and solve...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add and Subtract Fractions
This Math Page tutorial explains how to add and subtract fractions and features a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Add and Subtract Fractions Unlike Denominators
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems (Same Denominator)
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Visually Add and Subtract Fractions
Practice adding and subtracting fractions that have different denominators. Problems have fraction diagrams. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Add and Subtract Fractions in Inequalities Practice
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice adding and subtracting fractions in these problems that include inequalities.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Add and Subtract Fractions Unlike Denominators
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Add and Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominator
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Challenge
Challenge problems involving adding and subtracting fractions that have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...