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Dredging the Mississippi

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars determine the amount of earth that needs to be removed from the Mississippi and the amount of time it takes the Army Corps of Engineers to complete a dredging project. Given specific dimensions of a channel, calculations...
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Probability Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the concepts related to probability. They review the key properties of statistics involved in the measurement of probability that includes mean, median, and mode....
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Elections Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math and social studies worksheet, students find the answers to word problems that are centered around the topic of political elections.
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore probability. They analyze a class chart and list the letters of the alphabet according to frequency. Using the data collected, they complete probability problems.
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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to change...
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Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

For Students K - 2nd
Word problems build reading comprehension and problems solving skills. Here is a set of 10 basic word problems that involves both addition and subtraction using the numbers 1-10.
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Countdown Challenge: Tangrams

For Students 7th - 8th
In this tangram worksheet, students find the area of each tangram shape. Afterwards, they name each piece and find the area of combined figures. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 25 problems.
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Graphs

For Teachers K
Students create "snowballs" from crumbled pieces of white paper. They then glue their snowball to the appropriate side of the graph to indicate who has and who has not thrown a snowball. The teacher and the calss then will count how many...
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Daily Upkeep 8

For Teachers 4th
For this math worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick set of math problems where they first look at two rectangles and find the difference between the two in centimeters. Then, they compare two figures are select which fraction best...
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Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the concept of adding and subtracting using positive and negative numbers. For this addition and subtraction of signed numbers lesson, students use pennies to represent positive and negative numbers. Young scholars...
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Prime and Composite Numbers with use of manipulatives (Elementary, Mathematics)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve linear equations.  For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate the properties of equations (Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Substitution, and Transformation Properties) and use these properties to solve...
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A Ststistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Statistics and Probability worksheet, students create a line plot for the first 100 letters in the Preamble to the constitution and compare their frequency distributions to the actual frequency distribution.  The one page...
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In the Path of the Ancients: Unearthing Formulas for Area

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. Through guided practice, students discover the correct way to apply the formulas. Working in pairs, they write their own problems featuring the formulas.
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Sorting Pennies, A Wagering Activity for Algebra I

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars solve weight equations. For this equations lesson, groups of students weigh and separate pennies to find information necessary to solve simultaneous equations. The teacher provides equations based on the weight of pennies...
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Home on the Range

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate...
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Rocks

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine and classify various types of rocks.  In this rock identification lesson, students complete a KWL chart about rocks and then read Let's Go Rock Collecting.  Students go on a walk to collect rocks and then...
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Convergence Tests for Infinite Series

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this convergence worksheet, students explore different tests for convergence of an infinite series of numbers. This six-page worksheet contains twelve multi-step problems.
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Problem Solving- Basic Operations

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve 10 word problems in which all 4 basic operations are used. The story problems are spaced so students have ample room to calculate their answers.
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Problem Solving: Story Problems

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.
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Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word problems worksheet, students answer a set of 6 word problems, writing answers in the context of the questions and writing an explanation for answers. A reference web site is given for additional information.
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Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions activity, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression. Then, students write an...
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Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete addition, subtraction, and money word problems. Students complete 6 problems total.
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Algebra I - Test

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners participate in a lesson that reviews the concept of linear functions in connection with preparation for an exam. The teacher reviews problems with the students for scaffolding. Learners practice graphing linear functions.