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EngageNY

Angle Problems and Solving Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
Learners build connections between algebra and geometry as they study equation solving. The ninth instructional activity in the series of 28 asks pupils to write equations using angle relationships. After writing equations to model...
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Curated OER

Explore Right Angles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate right angles. In this geometry lesson, students define the word "angle" and create a right angle finder from an index card. Students find right angles in their classroom. As an extension activity, students try to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Toilet Roll

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Estimating Volume: The Money Munchers

For Teachers 7th Standards
Don't stuff money under your mattress. To find out why learners first complete a task determining how $24,000 in cash would affect the height of a mattress and whether this same amount would fit into a suitcase of given dimensions....
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Curated OER

Which Quadrilateral Is It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students prove conjectures about geometric figures on the plane or in space using coordinate geometry. They develop fluency in operations with real numbers, vectors and matrices using mental computation or paper-and-pencil calculations...
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Captain Planet Foundation

Fall into Healthy Shapes

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergartners identify geometric shapes by planting a fall garden. They start their seeds in containers that have different shapes, and keep track of their plants based on those shapes. This brilliantly designed and incredibly thorough...
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Curated OER

Tiling Tessellations

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore tessellations. In this shapes and geometry lesson, students describe the attributes of many of the shapes displayed on an Elmo. Students create examples of tessellations using pattern blocks.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 2 Part 2

For Students 9th - 12th
Test-takers who have a hard time transitioning between math skills will find this video very helpful, as Sal moves quickly through increasingly complicated algebra and geometry problems. Not only are his math techniques top-notch, but...
Instructional Video
Curated OER

SAT Prep: Test 4 Section 4 Part 2

For Students 9th - 12th
Problems 7-11, which involve both geometry and algebra problems, allow students to practice transitioning between skills. Sal takes time to explain the process of each problem so that students will understand the test strategies as well...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 2 Section 9 Part 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Carefully reading word problems is a skill that many students neglect due to time constraints or test anxiety, and Sal models how to do so in this video. Both algebra and geometry are featured in problems 10-12 of the practice SAT.
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 2 Part 2

For Students 9th - 12th
Problem number 6 on the practice SAT involves solving for a distance on a line, which Sal does in about 2 minutes. His method of efficiently (and correctly) solving problems is an excellent model for students who tend to panic at the...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 2 Part 1

For Students 9th - 12th
Sal picks up the pace in this video, going through problems 1-7 on page 774 of The Official SAT Study Guide. Basic algebra, arithmetic, and geometry problems start out this section, allowing students to build up some steam before hitting...
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 8 Section 2 Part 4

For Students 9th - 12th
Advising students to become comfortable with the 30-60-90 triangles as an SAT prep skill, Sal finishes this review session with a geometry problem, an algebra problem with fractions, slopes, and median numbers. His tips and test-taking...
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 4 Part 1

For Students 9th - 12th
Modeling quick thinking and efficient problem solving, Sal works through the linear equation in problem 1 in just over 30 seconds. This video, which covers problems 1-5 on page 530 of The Official SAT Study Guide, also shows students how...
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 8 Part 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Geometry and algebra are equally represented in this video, which covers problems 10-14 on the practice SAT. As always, Sal is the expert of quick, efficient ways to solve problems - especially helpful for students who have a difficulty...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 8 Section 5 Part 1

For Students 9th - 12th
Launching into another practice session from The Official SAT Study Guide (page 855) Sal wastes no time in solving problems 1-6, which involve basic algebra and geometry. He encourages efficient problem solving, noting that on the first...
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 5 Part 4

For Students 9th - 12th
Transitioning between algebra and geometry is no problem for Sal as he deftly solves these practice SAT problems. Mathematicians who have a hard time moving between skill sets will appreciate the way that Sal addresses each new problem...
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Khan Academy

SAT Prep: Test 1 Section 3 Part 4

For Students 9th - 12th
Pushing through to problems 11-12 on page 398 of The Official SAT Study Guide, Sal goes into comprehensive detail on each problem. Problem 11 involves geometry, including the function of pi, and problem 12 involves non-constant slopes....
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Curated OER

Word Problem Solving Plan 1

For Students 7th - 11th
Word problems are a problem no more with this helpful and informative video. Sal demonstrates different ways to solve typical algebraic word problems (and one geometry problem), especially how to translate the word problem into an...
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Exploratorium

Building Three-Dimensional Structures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Are you looking for a good 3-D geometry lesson that includes hands-on activities for your middle schoolers? Look no further than this one! Pupils use centimeter grid paper embedded in the plan, along with detailed construction...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Snow Cones

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Everyone wants to have the biggest snow cone possible, so would that be in cone-shaped cup or a more cylinder-style cup? Hungry geometry juniors compute the volume of each in this practical task.
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Curated OER

Geometry of Exploration: Eyes Over Mars

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research how engineers and scientists generate linear and angular measurements with geometry to survey the Earth and Mars. They assess how geometric shapes affect navigation. A surveyor comes to the classroom and explains how he...
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Curated OER

Finite Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve for the area and perimeter of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify repeated patterns and create formula to solve problems. They make conjectures and prove hypotheses.
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Curated OER

Geometry Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore basic geometric definitions involving angles, area, and circumference. To reinforce basic geometric concepts, they play a "lightning Flash" card game. Students discuss chores or jobs that require the use of...

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