Illustrative Mathematics
Making Cookies
Hooray for chocolate chip cookies! Ask your mathematicians to triple a chocolate chip cookie recipe and then reduce the recipe by one-fourth. Your class may need two days to complete, tripling the recipe the first day and reducing the...
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WORKSHEET # 8 [4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, & 4.8]
In this college prep algebra worksheet, students combine like terms in 15 polynomial expressions. Students multiply polynomials in 18 expressions. Students divide 6 polynomial expressions. The rest of the 48 problems relate to the...
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Signed Numbers and Order of Operations I
In this signed numbers worksheet, students simplify equations by using the indicated operation. They add, subtract, multiply, and divide equations containing two to four positive and negative integers. Three of the 25 equations contain...
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Problem Solvers
Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....
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Scientific Notation II: The Mantissa
Practice converting a conventional number into scientific notation, and vice-versa. Using an applet, they perform the operations of multiplication and division on numbers expressed in scientific notation.
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Fact Families PowerPoint
Using an attractive and easy to follow format, this presentation offers an overview of the concept of a fact family. The areas covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In addition, the slides show...
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Calculation Methods 1
There are so many ways to solve any given math problem. Get your problem-solving basics covered with this handy slide show. Various calculation methods are used to solve multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division problems...
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Problem Solving Model
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
Teach Engineering
Bone Density Math and Logarithm Introduction
What do logarithms have to do with bone density? Scholars learn that the equation for bone density includes logarithms. The majority of the third lesson of seven is devoted to logarithms and their properties.
Curriculum Corner
Problem Solving Cards
Twelve cards and a learning exercise make up an activity designed to reinforce problem solving skills. Scholars read and solve a variety of word problems using a graphic organizer to show their work.
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Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations instructional activity, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step...
Yummy Math
2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Take a seat on the parade route with a holiday-themed set of word problems. Young mathematicians answer questions based on the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, including finding the average number of members in a...
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Aunt Sally Poster
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally is the mnemonic device for the order of operations featured on an informative and engaging mathematic poster.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions
It all starts with arithmetic. An educational resource provides four items to use in summative assessments. The items reflect the basic skill level required by the standards in the domain and are designed to have...
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Word Clue and All About Me Problem Solving
Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. In this word problem lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve problems. They use...
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Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions
Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...
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Variables and Expressions
In this variables and expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 35 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they indicate with math symbols the operations being described by each given word. Then,...
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The Year Game: Writing Number Expressions
In this year game worksheet, students write expressions for the counting numbers one through 100 using only digits in the curent year. They do so using only the digits in the current year and using addition, multiplication,...
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Solving Equations That Have the Variable in Both Sides
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. They factor through distribution and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Multiplication Movement
Third graders experience multiplication facts through movement and music. They view the Multiplication Rock video, choreograph a movement or dance to teach the multiplication facts of threes, and perform their dance.
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'Mystery of the Peculiar Zoo.' Kids use the information within the story to then solve the problems. Students use their multiplication and division skills to determine...
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Multiplication War
Students practice multiplication by playing war. In this multiplication lesson plan, students multiply their two cards and the person that says the product first, wins those cards. The person with the most cards is the winner.
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Matrix Multiplication
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders investigate matrix multiplication. The two page worksheet includes instructions and examples and two problems. Solutions are included.
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Easy Division Without Remainders: 2-Digit Quotient
In this division worksheet, learners complete a total of 9 problems; problems have no remainders and 2-digit quotients. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.