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Multiplication Table Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
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The 3R's: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...
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Solving Equations

For Students 11th
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable.  The tow page worksheet contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice problems.  Answers...
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Lorain County Community College

Equations with Decimals

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Test your mathematicians' skills with a activity full of decimals and equations. The problems start simple with one-step equations and work up to multi-step equations with variables on both sides. The top of the activity has the...
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Battle to the Death: Adding Integers

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  In this adding integers lesson, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent positive and negative...
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Lorain County Community College

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Put your mathematicians to the test and see if they can solve this activity full of multi-step equations with rational numbers. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions and decimals to solve for x. The top of the activity has...
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Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit

For Students 9th
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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Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate deductive reasoning.  In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders compare and contrast inductive ns deductive reasoning.  Students use deductive reasoning to investigate algebraic proof and...
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples along with thirteen practice...
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Adding Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students add and subtract trigonometric functions. They add sine and cosine waves and relate it to the real world.
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Dividing Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students divide expressions and utilize exponent rules. There are 7 questions with multiple parts.
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Algebra II: Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect and organize data, make a scatterplot, fit a curve to the appropriate parent function, and interpret the results. Students translate among the various representations of the quadratic function, formulate equations,...
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Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This worksheet offers six problems to practice solving simultaneous equations using the method of elimination. Start with systems that require multiplying only one of the equations. Then move to systems which require multiplying both...
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Students Multiply Polynomials without Algeblocks

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Introduce your class to the lattice method as a way to multiply polynomials. This lesson is specifically aimed at getting learners to use methods other than Algeblocks to solve polynomials.
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What Wavelength Was That?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A combination of informative text, photos, and graphics comprise this sharp show on electromagnetic radiation. Some slides mention hands-on activities for demonstrating concepts, so if you want to include them you will need to figure out...
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It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Students make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
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College Prep Worksheet Chapter 2, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 2.8 & 7.5

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars identify the coefficient, simplify expressions, solve algebraic equations, and graph inequalities. This worksheet contains 93 equations, with an answer key.
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Ovals, Rectangles, Squares, and Triangles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify geometrical shapes displayed in photographs of everyday objects in a metropolitan setting.
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Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners analyze and develop symbolic representations to describe the amount of water left in a pool being pumped out after a given amount of time, with various pumping rates and initial quantities of water in the pool.
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Metric Measurement Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Teaching students about the metric system can be a hands on experience combining games, activities, and projects.
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A Game of Chance

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore probability through cooperative group activities and interactive video technique.
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Crazy Putty Ratio

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use knowledge of measurements and ratios to mix various combinations of liquid starch and glue. They chart their ratios, make observations, and write a summary of the activity. They mix their own batch of Crazy Putty to...
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Algebra II: Crickets-Nature's Thermometer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars translate functional relationships into equations to answer questions. Students answer questions using different representations of the relationships: function rules, graphs of the function, tables of values, and equations...
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Minimize Perimeter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice calculating the perimeter of different sized rectangles. Individually, they identify the derivations of a function that can show the perimeter and determine how to minimize the perimeter within a fixed area....