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Accounting Monopoly Simulation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders make journal entries of the transactions (instead of exchanging money) during a Monopoly game on day one of the instructional activity. They post on day two and create worksheets/correct errors on day three.
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Clock Problem

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students observe and identify different parts of a clock using a quadratic function. Their goal is to find two errors in the clock by solving the equation for its roots.
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Sequences and Series

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students find the formula for the sequences and summation of each problem. There are 14 questions with a detailed answer key.
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Taylor and Maclaurin Series

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Taylor and Maclaurin series worksheet, students answer 10 questions about Taylor and Maclaurin series.  Students find the Taylor and Maclaurin series for trigonometric, exponential, and inverse functions at a given value.
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Indirect Measurement with Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use similar triangles to find missing heights.  In this using similar triangles to find missing heights lesson, students use proportions to find the heights of missing side lengths.  Young scholars find the...
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Economics: Supply, Demand & Personal Finance

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Economics/Personal financial literacy worksheet, students use USA Today to find article, photos, charts, or graphics related to events that are affecting the prices of different products and services.  Students answer...
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Measuring Dispersion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compute the standard deviation for a given set of data. In this measuring dispersion lesson, students compute the mean, and then the distance from the mean for each data point. They find the standard deviation of the data.
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Statistical Process Control

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm items they have that use memory and view Statistical Process Control PowerPoint presentation. They complete Statistical Process Control Simulation/experiment then find the average, range and standard deviation in...
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Demonstrating That Air Has Mass

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders demonstrate that air has mass. In this performance task, 4th graders design an experiment to demonstrate that air has mass. They will illustrate their demonstration and explain their findings.
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Area of Rectangles in Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
Although there are grammatical errors in these word problems, they provide a good opportunity for scholars to practice calculating area. Each of the 10 scenarios gives measurements of a specific rectangular space, including units....
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Finding Your Stride Length

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in an estimation activity to determine the length of a hallway or to estimate how many people can fit in the school stadium or gym.
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Grammar Bytes - Parallel Structure

For Students 4th - 10th
The first exercise in a series of worksheets, this handout asks learners to read 10 sets of sentences and choose the one with no errors in structure. Tip: Find all of the worksheets on parallel structure throughout our website and create...
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Worksheet 19

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students try to fit a line to a set of data. Then they use the least squares method is based on minimizing the sum of the squares of the errors.
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Worksheet 15 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students solve the functions from the definition of Taylor polynomials of degree 4 centered at zero.
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The Number Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Represent, order, and compare rational numbers in order to practice placing them on a number line. Your class will use appropriate operations, methods, and tools to compute with real numbers. Then they must explain completely and clearly...
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California Mathematics Project

Reflections

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Reflections are the geometric mirror. Pupils explore this concept as they discover the properties of reflections. They focus on the coordinates of the reflections and look for patterns. This is the third lesson in a seven-part series.
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Worksheet 18 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students practice finding the function while practicing using the Taylor series. Then they compute the second integral by parts.
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Linear Systems: Least Squares Approximations

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this least squares approximation worksheet, students use linear algebra to find the least square error and the equation of a line for given points. They find the equation of a parabola through provided points. This four-page...
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Linear Systems: Least Squares Approximations

For Students Higher Ed
In this least squares approximation worksheet, students determine the number of solutions a given linear system has. They find the least square error and the equation of a line of best fit for a set of three points. Students find the...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Toy Trains

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish...
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Power and Maclaurin Series

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve 4 problems by finding the Power and Maclaurin series for different terms. They take the derivative and simplify functions.
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Approximate Solution to an Equation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve equations through trial and error. In this algebra lesson, students first estimate their answers and then calculate it to check their work. They solve problems involving roots and integers.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Sewing

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
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Virginia Department of Education

Sales Tax and Tip

For Teachers 7th Standards
Don't forget to tip your server. Future consumers learn how to calculate sales taxes and tips. Pairs use actual restaurant menus to create an order and determine the total bill, including taxes and tips.