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Simplifying Both Sides By Combining Like Terms, then Solving
Students solve equations with variable on both sides of the equal sign. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms using opposite signs. They solve for the desired variable using addition, multiplication, division and...
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Negative Numbers: 4 Operations
In this negative numbers worksheet, students use number lines to complete activities, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative numbers.
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Adding and Subtracting With Negative Numbers
Fifth graders access prior knowledge of calculating using a number line. In this adding and subtracting with negative numbers lesson, 5th graders use a number line to solve math problems.
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Go Negative
Fourth graders advance to new levels in the lesson we're dealing with here. It is the fourth of a sequence of six dealing with the same theme. These develop from Level 2 to Level 5. In the process they involve number concepts at the...
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Placing Negative Numbers On A Number Line
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.
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Think of a Number
In this math instructional activity, students engage in a mental math activity. Student think a number and follow several computations with that number and always come up with the answer 9. Students discuss why this happens.
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Number in Statistics
Second graders add two and three digit numbers. They are taught how to calculate the mean and the midpoint. Students are shown how to calculate symmetrical set of numbers. They are shown a model adding the same to each increases the...
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A Beginning Look at Basic Algebra-Lesson 1-12
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore the basic of beginning algebra: the order of operations, integer operations, translating phrases and sentences, and solving basic one-step equations. The six page worksheet...
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The Power of One - Math in a Different Angle
In this 2-day lesson focused on exponents, middle schoolers will cross the curriculum by engaging in science, history and language arts activities. Exponential growth will be explored using grains of rice on a chess board. Exponential...
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Equivalent Rational Expressions
Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...
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Introduction to Exponents
Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using...
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Math, Calories and You
Discover the connection between calories and weight. Pupils multiply their body weight times calorie estimates for various physical activities to calculate calories burned per minute and per hour. Worksheets a well as website links are...
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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
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To Quote or Not to Quote
Introduce your middle and high schoolers to the correct use of quotation marks. They identify examples of correct and incorrect quotations in magazines and edit a paragraph in groups. Use this lesson as a way to reinforce proofreading...
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Simplifying Square Roots
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results.
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Making Savvy Consumer Choices
It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rational or Irrational?
Is 4 plus the square root of 2 rational or irrational? After your class has gained a basic grasp of rational and irrational numbers, use this worksheet to push them a little further in their understanding. Learners must identify sums and...
Virginia Department of Education
Balanced
Bring balance to your lesson plans with an activity that asks individuals to solve one-step linear equations with inverse operations. Balance scales help learners understand the concept of isolating the variable.
Workforce Solutions
30 Seconds
Thirty seconds are all scholars have to develop an engaging commercial to showcase their talents and experience within a specific occupation. Pairs work collaboratively to keep each other on time to deliver information speedily and ask...
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A McTrip Back In Time
Students pretend they are time-travellers and travel back to 1954 to a McDonald's Restaurant to see how prices have changed. They need to add and subtract money with regrouping.
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Pipe Music With Decimals
Students discuss strategies for solving problems with decimals. They find the sum of problems through recognizing place value and by practicing adding numbers both vertically and horizontally. They read and solve real life word...