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Using Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations.  In this math problem solving lesson, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice completing...
Lesson Plan
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Number Line Relay

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate the placements of numbers on a number line. In this algebra lesson, students visualise addition and subtraction on a number line.
Worksheet
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Adding Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this integers activity, students solve 16 addition problems by adding two integers together. There is no answer...
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Charleston School District

Negative Exponents Operations

For Students 8th Standards
Are exponent rules different if the exponents are negative? Using the definition of negative exponents and the rules of exponents, the resource shows that the rules of exponents hold independent of the sign of the exponent. Practice...
Worksheet
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What's the Difference?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this integers worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems that include determining various integers in temperature. First, they use the thermometers shown to graph the difference between the highest and lowest...
Lesson Plan
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Integer Operation Review

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students review integer operations. In this math lesson, students utilize the interactive white board. They drag phrases into the correct spot on a web. They complete problems individually to check the classes work.
Worksheet
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Substitution Formula

For Students 8th - 9th
In this substitution formula instructional activity, students solve 9 various types of problems related to applying the substitution formula. First, they use a number line to add or subtract negative integers. Then, students substitute...
Lesson Plan
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Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them into algebraic equations and solve them. They solve 12 equations on this two-page worksheet.
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Positive and Negative Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover negative numbers and how to use them by using the number line and the "team" method.
Lesson Plan
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Understanding Whole Numbers

For Teachers 4th
In this understanding whole numbers worksheet, 4th graders use a computer program for instruction, then answer 16 problems about addition and subtraction.
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Placing Negative Numbers On A Number Line

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review the concept of negative numbers and how the are placed on a number line. After the review, 5th graders practice placing negative numbers on a number line in a whole class setting.
Interactive
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Adding Integers

For Students 5th - 6th
In this integer activity, learners solve 12 problems, adding integers. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
Lesson Plan
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Human Slope

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of slope. In this slope lesson, learners graph lines using a life-size graph. They use chalk on a blacktop to create a coordinate plane and use each other as the tick marks on the grid....
Lesson Plan
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Addition and Subtraction using Manipulatives

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a question and answer session to begin their understanding. Students complete a practice assignment using color counters. Students' assessment is composed of using color counters to complete an independent...
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Algebra Bingo

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils review rules for adding and subtracting negative and positive integers. They discuss the rules of bingo and play the game which requires students to add, subtract, multiplication, or divide positive and negative integers.
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Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
Lesson Plan
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Solving Systems by Elimination

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students review solving absolute value equations. They watch as the teacher demonstrates solving a system of linear equations by addition. Students practice working problems by multiplying to obtain opposite cooefficients, and then...
Lesson Plan
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TI Calculator

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders troubleshoot the TI-83/84 graphing calculator. They review the proper process to use when entering equations and fractions into the calculator. There are 4 example problems worked out.
Lesson Plan
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The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. For this balancing lesson, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...
Worksheet
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Negative Numbers: 4 Operations

For Students 5th - 6th
In this negative numbers instructional activity, students use number lines to complete activities, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative numbers.
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives...
Lesson Plan
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Slippery Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Middle schoolers use a computer to complete activitites about slope. They find the slope of mountains, roofs, and stairs using rise over run. Pupils are shown different types of slopes and have to identify if the slope is positive,...
Worksheet
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Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial

For Students 9th - 11th
For this multiplying polynomials worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include monomials. First, they use the distributive property to multiply a polynomial by a monomial. Then, students find each product and...