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Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.
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Fractions: Multiplying by Whole Numbers

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
In this fraction worksheet, learners practice multiplying fractions by whole numbers in 30 problems. They can click a box to show the answers if they complete the worksheet online.
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Negative Exponents

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners solve negative exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students define the properties for rewriting functions with negative and zero exponents. They use a robot to create a visual of what is happening to the negative...
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the notion of a complex number and function iteration in order to motivate the discussion of Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set.
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Ratios (Cost of a Habit)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider an individual habit and its cost. They study ratios and proportions, and use that knowledge to calculate the cost of a habit over extended periods of time. write a detailed comparison of the costs.
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Function Tables

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice representing problems found in the real world in terms that can be translated into mathematical expressions. The situations are represented in tables and graphs by students.
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Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about several of the concepts from fractals, including recursion and self similarity. They use mathematical concepts of line segments, perimeter, area and infinity are used, and skill at pattern recognition is practiced.
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Fractions: Multiplying by Mixed Numbers

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
In this math activity, students solve 30 problems in which a fraction and a mixed number are multiplied. Examples are written horizontally on the page.
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Box Plots

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners review the concept of median, explore how to calculate quartiles for any size data set and experience how to build a box plot.
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Student Costs Graph

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students calculate the mileage, gasoline costs, and travel time and costs for a vacation. They conduct a virtual field trip, and create a comparison graph of costs using Microsoft Excel software.
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving lesson, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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How High Are the Clouds?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars analyze height and collect data to create a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to analyze their data and make predictions. They apply concept of statistics to other areas of academics to make...
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Get the Turtle to the Pond

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students solve problems. In this math instructional activity, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.
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Natural Selection

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students practice calculating allele and genotype frequencies in the framework of a simple simulation using hard candy, calculators, and a worksheet. This lesson plan includes a three-page worksheet and an assessment question for...
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Problem Solving in Mathematics

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover that there are multiple strategies to be used in problem solving. They explain a problem solving situation in their own words and determine a possible strategy for solving the problem.
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Modeling With Circular Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images...
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
in this math worksheet, learners combine the factors of mixed numbers in order to get the correct products. The answers are also accessible.
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Confusing Colors!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders collect data, graph their data, and then make predictions based upon their findings. They's interest is maintained by the interesting way the data is collected. The data collection experiment is from the psychology work of...
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Rotation Sensor Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students participate in a challenge to construct a rotation sensor with the highest degree of accuracy and repeatability. They conduct computer analysis of their sensor using repeated trial.
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Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students calculate gasoline cost per mile on a virtual field trip. They calculate the gasoline costs and travel time for each of the 2 routes, and record on a data sheet. They use Excel to create data tables for mileage, gasoline...
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Dividing Whole Numbers By Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math instructional activity, students find the answers to the division problems for the whole numbers and fractions. The answers are also available.