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Using Math with Sale Papers
Fifth graders estimate their results and then prove through calculations. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders solve problems using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. They also use mental math to solve their problems.
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Triangle Wars
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a class card game. In this triangle instructional activity, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Young scholars...
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An Introduction to Sequences
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials and other quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve trinomials containing negative and positive coefficients. They factor quadratics of difference squares as well as regular...
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Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs
Students, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
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A Beating Heart
Students collect and analyze data using percent difference. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concepts of algebra to cardiac physiology.
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The Phone Bill Problem
Students write an equation for a linear function. In this algebra lesson, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.
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Very Varied - Inverse variation
Young scholars identify inverse variations. In this inverse variation instructional activity, students explore graphs and identify the inverse variation. They write equations for the inverse variation. Young scholars compare and...
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Be Direct - Oil Spills on Land
Students participate in an activity to simulate direct variation. In this oil spills on land lesson plan, students participate in a simulation using toilet paper and vegetable oil to explore the characteristics of direct variation. They...
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Hassan's Pictures - Linear Programming and Profit Lines
Learners graph systems of linear inequalities. In this linear programming and profit lesson, students explore linear programming problems. They graph a feasible region in a linear programming problem and identify the profit lines. ...
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Math Regents Exam Questions: Lesson 1-6 - Mean, Median, Mode and Range
For this mean and median worksheet, students examine given data and determine the measures of central tendency for the data. Students compute the mode, mean, median, and range of data. They create stem-and-leaf plots. ...
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Lesson 3-5: Proportions and Similar Figures
For this similar figures worksheet, students use proportions to solve 6 short answer and multiple choice questions. Students use proportions to answer questions about map scales and height of trees given shadow lengths.
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Lesson 6-7: Scatter Plots and Equations of Lines
In this scatter plot worksheet, students examine tables and write a linear equation that matches the table. Students graph linear equations. They read scatter plots, determine the trend line, and write a linear equation to...
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Algebra: Reaching New Heights
Students work in pairs to measure their arm span and height and record them on a class chart. The class works together to create a scattergram to display the data. Class discussion focuses on interpreting the scattergram.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students comprehend that ratios and fractions are interchangeable. They compare ratios using common denominators, cross multiplication, and intuition. Students find equivalent fractions. They comprehend that equivalent ratios do not...
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An Exploration of the Slope of a Line
Learners define the slope of a line. For this algebra lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines using their slopes. They rewrite equations in slope intercept form and explain the meaning of the slope.
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Lesson 1: Fast Food Nutrients
Students compute the nutrient values of fast foods. In this fast food nutrient, students observe a PowerPoint about nutrition. They research nutritional topics, answer questions about nutrition, and determine the nutrient values of...
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Watershed Lesson Plan
Students are introduced to the concepts of a watershed, stream flow and water quality. This five-day plan is an excellent way to introduce students to the concepts involved. They create their own watershed using a paper bag, water and...
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Grade 6: Exploring c/d = pi
Introduce your math class to the perimeter of a circle. Teach them that pi describes the relationship between the circumference and the diameter. As a hands-on investigation, pairs or small groups use string to compare these two values...
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Positive and Negative Integers: A Card Game
Students play an integer card game similar to the game "Twenty-five." In this integer lesson plan, students use addition and subtraction cards to identify integers as positive or negative.
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Lesson 10-6: Using the Quadratic Formula
In this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve 5 quadratic problems. Students use the quadratic formula to find maximums, minimums, roots, and y-intercepts.
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Equations Lesson Plan
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Modeling Linear Relationships
Students graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided.