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Number Addition Race

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Practice basic addition facts and measuring skills. In this addition and measurement lesson, students are provided with drywall tape and work in groups of four at a long table. Partners take turns generating addends and marking the...
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Review of Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry instructional activity, students define angles and sides of right triangles. They calculate the area and surface area using formulas derived by the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Area Worksheets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
With the right introductory activities, area can be an easy topic for students to understand.
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Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th
For this factoring polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 33 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation that best represents a simplified form after factoring out the GCF. Then, students...
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Using Formulas

For Students 10th
In this using formulas worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems that are related to applying various formulas to find measurements. First, they determine the perimeter and area of each given rectangle. Then, students find the...
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Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different types of problems. First, they use systems of 2 equations/2 unknowns to solve each word problem shown. Then, students graph each and identify the vertex plus 2...
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Algebraic Equations

For Students 9th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving various types of algebraic equations. First, they determine the equation of a line and solve the absolute value of an inequality shown....
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Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic linear systems of equations instructional activity, students solve ten word problems using systems of equations.  The solutions are provided.
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Multiplication Using Arrays

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore the concept of multiplication by using arrays. Classmates use arrays to gain a better understanding of multiplication. They break arrays apart to model the distributive property of multiplication over addition. The relationship...
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Painter's Area

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners demonstrate geometric relationships of finding area of rectangles and squares. They apply determine the quantity of paint needed to cover the area by using the concept of quantity.
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
There's only one way to multiply, right? Not when it comes to polynomials. Reach each individual by incorporating various representations to multiplying polynomials. This activity approaches multiplying polynomials from all angles. Build...
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Pythagorean Theorem by Graphic Manipulation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
There are many different ways to show a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem.  Here is a nice hands-on paper cutting activity that shows a graphic representation. You can even challenge your young Pythagoreans to come up with their own...
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Cylinder: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this cylinder worksheet, learners compare three different cylinders to experiment which one has the greatest volume. Students interact with rectangles as they experiment with the cylinders.
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Unit 8 Algebra: Brackets

For Students 8th - 10th
In this expansions worksheet, students use area to solve expansions of brackets problems. There are 4 of this type, each problem having less guidance than the previous. The second activity asks students to solve magic square puzzles...
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Extra Review

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
For this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different types of problems. First, they solve each equation by completing the square and applying the quadratic formula. Then, students graph each function provided...
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson plan, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Balobbyland City Planners

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a mini city using proportions that fit a model human they construct using tin foil. They plan the city including a library, sports arena, living spaces, parks and businesses. When constructing the paper buildings, they...
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Geometric Figures

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare, classify and calculate the area of geometric figures such as rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find each for 6 given shapes. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.
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Accuracy of Measurements

For Students 7th - 8th
In this accuracy of measurements worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of word problems. First, they find the largest area of pitch in the problem described. Then, students write down an inequality to show the range of...
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Scale Factor- Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. In this geometry activity, students create different scales and calculate the volume and area for each shape. They compare and contrast between the different scales and shapes.
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Why Randomize?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your statisticians draw several samplings from the same data set, some randomized and some not, and consider the distribution of the sample means of the two different types of samplings. The exercise demonstrates that non-random samples...
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Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis lesson, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....