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Computer Science Unplugged

Twenty Guesses—Information Theory

For Teachers 4th - 8th
How do we determine how much information to include and what can be left out? By playing a game of 20 questions, the class generates the best strategies for finding a number. They then move on to guessing the next letter in a short...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ten Wins

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They play a game of Ten Wins by following specific steps to see that they will always end with the number 10. An answer key is provided.
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Unit Plan
National Security Agency

It's Probably Probable

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners make predictions and draw conclusions from given information as they learn the meaning of probability in this vocabulary-rich, integrated activity that presents a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and reach all learning...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Activity: "Snake"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a problem...
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Interactive
Arcademics

Dirt Bike Proportions

For Students 6th Standards
Dirt Bike Proportions is a multi-player racing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race one another while completing equivalent proportions!
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Interactive
PHET

Expression Exchange

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Bank on your ability to write equivalent expressions. Scholars use an interactive to create expressions using coins. They then convert these to algebraic expressions and figure out how to evaluate them. A game with various difficulty...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get Lucky and Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students manipulate integers quickly to get their answers. In this algebra lesson plan, students play an interactive game as they review basic algebraic operations. They add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly to get the correct answer.
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Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Ratio

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
What is the ratio of wins to total games for Mia's soccer team? RJ teaches viewers how to figure it out with a step-by-step procedure. He shows them three different ways to represent ratios: word form, ratio form, and fraction form. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra War

For Students 9th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students play a game of "Algebra War". They write linear equations and evaluate functions. They work in groups as they play the game to reinforce basic algebra skills.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: What's My Rule?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. For this pre-algebra lesson, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Match

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patterns, Functions & Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Applies to the Real World? No Way!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the connections between math and real life. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders use Algepairs Cards to complete the problems presented and discuss how algebra relates the real world.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Review of Algebra Topics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a lesson that is intended to review topics of Algebra.They investigate the concepts of percent and solve problems. Students also solve equations that involve percent of change.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Language of Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars compare the language of algebra to a foreign language. They play the game "Pictionary" to emphasize that pictures can represent words. After writing definitions and discussing the meaning of variable expressions,...
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PPT
Curated OER

Jeopardy Math Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play a Jeopardy type game to review math concepts. They review five topics: Number Sense, Fractions and Whole Numbers, Geometry and Measurement, Decimals and Percents, and Algebraic Thinking.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the connections between algebra and geometry. With a focus on arrays and factors, they are introduced to multiplication. They develop an array for multiples of 2 through 10 and identify the factors of each row....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

General MacArthur's Favorite Number Game

For Students 9th - 11th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students examine the algebra behind the solution of General MacArthur’s favorite mathematics trick. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.   
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Visual Structures of Postulates and Axioms in Algebraic Operations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate Axioms and Postulates. In this proof and linear transformation of equations lesson, students explore axioms and postulates to solve linear equations. Students construct game cards to analyze the linear transformation...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Algebra Vocabulary

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders match vocabulary words to their definition in the Concentration game format.  The one page interactive worksheet contains 20 matching questions and is self checking. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Recursive Formulas for Sequences

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provide Algebra I learners with a logical approach to making connections between the types of sequences and formulas with a lesson that uses what class members know about explicit formulas to develop an understanding of recursive formulas.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Federal Income Tax

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Introduce your class to the federal tax system through an algebraic lens. This resource asks pupils to examine the variable structure of the tax system based on income. Young accountants use equations, expressions, and inequalities to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Incredible Integers!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
There are three parts to this lesson on integers. In the first, learners explore positive and negative numbers on an actual painter's tape number line and by playing a "Hot Seat" game. In part two, they view a BrainPop video and work...

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