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Illustrative Mathematics

Writing Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Practice writing algebraic expressions from written phrases. The objective is to consider two seemingly similar phrases, write them as algebraic expressions, and then simplify using the order of operations. Learners are challenged to...
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Practice, practice, practice! Use this resource to help kids practice ordering and comparing fractions. There are six problems where they compare two fractions, two where they order fractions smallest to largest, and one where they fill...
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Repeating Patterns

For Teachers K - 1st
Pattern recognition is a very important skill to foster in younger children. It helps boost algebraic reasoning, logical reasoning, and mathematical reasoning skills. Here are 11 different shape patterns for learners to complete. They...
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Pencil It In

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this recognizing patterns learning exercise, students identify problems with patterns and draw the number of pencils that most likely come next. Students solve four problems.
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Counting From 1 to 10

For Students Pre-K - K
In this counting activity, students complete each of the 10 number sequences by filling in the missing numbers. The number sequences go up to 10.
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Pattern Post-Test

For Students Pre-K - 6th
For this pattern and number sequence worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice post-test based on number sequences and patterns.
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Number Patterns and Sequences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this number patterns and sequences worksheets, students complete activities for number patterns and sequences including Fibonacci's Sequence, lines, regular polygons, and towers. Students complete 15 problems.
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Multiplicative Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of multiplication facts. They look for number patterns in order to create an algorithm in order to find the correct sequencing of number patterning. The solutions are then...
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Got These Properties? (Commutative in Addition/Zero in Addition and Subtraction)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the commutative property of addition and the property of zero in addition and subtraction. They complete an asessment worksheet to gain practice reading and working number sentences horizontally and vertically.
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Missing Elements, Number Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students examine the patterns of numbers for the ten problems and fill in the missing number for the sequence.
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Anchoring Numbers to Five and Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete activities to relate numbers to each other. For this number connection lesson, students count number sets, count forward and backward, and complete other number recognition activities to learn how numbers are related.
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Where Math Meets Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify Fibonacci's sequence of numbers and use the pattern to write poetry with one syllable words. In this math and writing lesson, students identify Fibonacci's sequence of numbers and learn about this early mathematician....
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Linear Sequences and Terms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the nth rule for each sequence. In this algebra lesson, students finish the pattern or sequence and find the missing term. They relate patterns and sequences to the real world.
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Numerical Analysis/ Orders of Convergence of a Sequence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students examine the concept of orders of convergence for a sequence. They practice finding the different rates of convergence.
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Sequences and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the formula to find the nth term. In this algebra lesson, students finish a pattern and identify missing parts in a sequence. They write an equation given a partial sequence.
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Introduction to Infinite Sequences

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this infinite sequences worksheet, students discover the convergence and divergent behavior of infinite sequences.  This worksheet references L'Hopital's rule.
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Sequencing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders retell a story focusing on sequence. in this sequence lesson, 2nd graders read the story Carry Go Bring Come by Vyanne Samuels. They retell parts of the story and put them in the correct order. 
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Math and Music: Fibonacci Sequence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the mathematical patterns of the Fibonacci Sequence. They determine how math is connected to music, specifically looking at music the uses the pattern sequence found in the Fibonacci Sequence.
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Sequences and Series

For Students 11th
In this sequences and series worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include identifying various sequences and series. First, they find the first six terms of each sequence. Then, students determine the...
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Multivariable Calculus: Newton's Method

For Students Higher Ed
In this Newton's method activity, students produce a sequence of approximations. They use Newton's method to approximate solutions. This two-page activity contains explanations and examples. it contains two problems.
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Domain & Range of Functions

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students determine the domain and range of given functions. They identify terms in a sequence of integers, This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Mixed Bag Math

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math mixed practice learning exercise, students complete addition problems, missing numbers in sequences, word problems, and simple multiplication. 
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Number Patterns Challenge

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number patterns worksheet, students practice recognizing patterns. Students determine the number pattern and complete the pattern by inserting the last two numbers. There are ten problems in all, and an answer sheet is included.
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Number Patterns Challenge

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number patterns worksheet, students practice recognizing patterns. Students determine the number pattern and complete the pattern by inserting the last two numbers. There are ten problems in all, and an answer sheet is included.