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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson plan, they write out the...
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Do it With Dominoes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore modes for addition.  In this K-2 mathematics lesson, students investigate the four models of addition (counting, sets, number line, and balanced equations) using dominoes.  Young scholars examine the...
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Water Play

For Students 3rd
In this word problems instructional activity, 3rd graders read and solve three word problems involving gallons of water and different types of measurement.
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Digestion - Part 2

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners read a text on digestion and learn new vocabulary as they read. In this digestion lesson plan, students also complete a picture chart to show the digestive process.
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Using Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students examine a drawing of a neighborhood made of geometric shapes. Students answer 5 questions about patterns they discover. Then students answer 5 word questions about address numbers by using logical...
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Hyperbolas

For Students 11th
In this hyperbolas worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 5 different problems. First, they define hyperbolas and draw a picture of one. Then, students find the coordinates of the vertices and the foci and the equation for the...
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"The Patchwork Quilt" by Valerie Flournoy pictures by Jerry Pinkney

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize squares and find a pattern for counting squares.
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Balanced Or Unbalanced

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners use physical models and graphs in order to solve problems that have their origin in the real world that require algebraic thinking. The words are changed into equations and inequalities in order to be solved. This requires...
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Finding the Shortest Distance Between The Spider and The Fly

For Students 9th - 11th
In this word problem learning exercise, students solve for the shortest distance between a spider and a fly.   The solution is provided.
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Narrative Sketches

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "Tuesday" for inspiration. They draw three pictures that illustrate the beginning, middle and end of a story with very short notes to describe the sketches. They use the sketches as an organizer to use before writing...
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Multiplication: Building Models, Representations and Explanations

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore multiplication concepts through skip counting, repeated addition and arrays. Using animal characteristics as a context, 1st graders solve problems using mathematical tools such as hundreds charts, number lines, ...
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Author's Corner

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read a picture book at a Web site about a bunny who solves a problem and becomes friends with a squirrel. Students then discuss story with classmates, brainstorm ideas for their own stories about friendship, and read the...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 5 2007

For Students 5th
In this 5th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 7 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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You've Got Chocolate on my Peanut Butter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve design problems. In this art and design instructional activity, students create a picture by analyzing two others, and make a prototype of a building. The small group activities call for creativity and ingenuity as well as...
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Percents Less Than One and Greater Than 100

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders express numbers as percents greater than 100 and less than one. In this lesson on percents, 6th graders work in groups with real life scenarios to develop an understanding on percentages greater than 100 and less than one....
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Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, while in the computer lab discuss Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy, practice solving problems involving fractions. They explore non-unit fractions by describing parts of a set utilizing their attributes to categorize the...
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Know Your Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students practice solving the problems that use fractions. They match the fractions with the picture of pie pieces.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 5 2005

For Students 4th
In this 5th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 48 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing: Grade 4 Mathematics

For Students 4th
For this NY state grade 4 math test worksheet, 4th graders complete a total of 39 problems that cover a wide variety of grade 4 math concepts.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 3, Grade 4

For Students 6th
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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Creating Line Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw line graphs. In this math lesson plan, students interpret minimum wage data and graph the data in a line graph. Students predict the next minimum wage and figure the earnings for a 40 hour work week for someone earning the...
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Eulerian Paths and Circuits

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of euler paths and circuits. In this euler paths and circuits lesson, students discuss the bridges of Königsberg problem. Students discuss how to determine if an euler circuit exists. Students discuss the...
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Fraggle Monster Vase

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an optical illusion. In this optical illusions lesson, students sketch a monster's face to create the optical illusion of a vase in the positive space. Students create an original piece of art.
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Math Name Tag: An Introduction Project for the First Day

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders introduce themselves to the class by using a creative display of magazine cutouts, pictures, and drawings on a math symbol that represents who they are.