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Coin Shake-Up
Students discuss problem and take turns in pairs, one tossing the coins while the other guesses whether the coins land with the same side up or different sides up. They record the results of each guess as same or different.
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The Fourth Quadrant of Proportiona
Learners experiment with scale to solve a problem presented in a video clip. They determine the correct size to use when constructing a model and evaluate the use of proportions in real life applications.
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How High?
Fourth graders play an estimation game to guess how sheets of paper are in a pile and then guess who high a stack of one million would be. They work in small groups to explore ideas for working out how high the stack would be.
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Not So Snappy 10
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to each word problem that is focused around the number 10. They use the basic skills of arithmetic.
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Round Robin Post-It Review
Learners of all ages participate in a unique review activity. They work in a small group setting on individual review questions designed by the teacher. Each individual answers a key review question on a notecard or sticky note and...
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Introduction to the Concept of Probability
Middle and high schoolers have a clarified definition of probability, they explore about outcomes in probability and how to calculate experimental probability. They use computers to learn about probability.
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Shapes Around Us
Learners use manipulatives to study shapes. They sort shapes and use correct geometric terminology to describe them. Students find real-life examples of 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, and classify figures in their classroom according to...
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Names of Geometric Figures
Use this geometry figures worksheet to have learners enter the names of ten geometric figures, one letter per box, so that the boxes with connecting lines have matching letters. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Pascal's Triangle
Students explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle lesson plan, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Students develop patterns starting with various numbers in...
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Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
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Visual Structures of Postulates and Axioms in Algebraic Operations
High schoolers investigate Axioms and Postulates. In this proof and linear transformation of equations lesson, students explore axioms and postulates to solve linear equations. High schoolers construct game cards to analyze the linear...
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Links Away: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students explore fact families. In this math lesson, students use links to model a fact family. Students solve addition and subtraction problems.
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Take Three Or Less
Fourth graders play a game clarifying when a game is "fair". They play in pairs stressing that the idea that they work out a winning strategy for the first player. They look for patterns to suggest that they start with a smaller number...
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Angles Lesson Plan
Students stud angles, and then play the "What's Your Angle?" game. They complete at least 10 computer generated problems from the Angles Applet.
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Percentage Practice
In this percentage problem worksheet, 7th graders find the percent of a number by changing the percent to a decimal and multiplying. Students' objective is to read through each word problem and change the given percent to a decimal,...
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Ima's Dream
Learners compile a list of items on which a person can spend money, categorize a list of items based upon similarities, and solve mathematical problems based upon given scenarios.
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Multiplication
Fourth graders write down multiplication facts that are given orally by the teacher and then place playing pieces on the correct number of a bingo chart when a multiplication fact is stated. The winner is the one to fill a row...
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Class Conscience
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders rewrite algebraic expression using algebra. They follow specific steps to solve this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Daily Upkeep 2
In this math review worksheet, 4th graders solve three different types of word problems. First, they identify what information is missing in order to solve it. Then they add to get a total amount earned. Finally, students figure out the...
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Minnesota's Pyramid Addition Adventure
In this addition game worksheet, students help Minnesota Muskrat solving the addition pyramid problems by adding the adjacent pairs of numbers and write the sums in the blocks above them. Students solve the second set of pyramids by...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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Less Than Zero
Pupils examine negative numbers by extending a vertical number line to include numbers less than zero. After playing a game, students watch a Cyberchase video in which the characters try to solve similar problems.
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Properties of Fractals
Young scholars build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by...
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Probability Two Dice
In this probability activity, students solve and complete 2 different problems related to rolling two dice. First, they select one number from 2 to 12. Then, students roll the dice over and over again until one person's number comes up....