+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Numbers Raised to the Zeroth Power

For Teachers 8th Standards
What in the world is the zeroth power? Examine the patterns of exponents as they apply to the zeroth power. Scholars apply the zero property to simple exponential expressions in this fourth lesson in a series of 15. The examples include...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Expressions

For Teachers 6th Standards
Factor in an informative resource when teaching about factoring. The 11th lesson in a 36-part module shows pupils how to factor algebraic expressions by applying the distributive property. Some of the problems involve expressions with...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making a Ten

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
An addition table supports third graders as they learn strategies to improve their math fluency. When finding sums greater than ten, learners are taught how to first make a ten and then add on the rest. A similar method is also...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplication of Numbers in Exponential Form

For Teachers 8th Standards
Develop a solid understanding of multiplication and division properties of exponents. Individuals expand exponential terms to discover the patterns and create the properties in the second installment in a series of 15. The activity...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing the Properties of Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Practice relating linear equations to quadratic equations and identify the properties of a quadratic equation. Draw a quadratic equation and assess how the coefficients a, b, and c affect the shape of a parabola. Create a model of each...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Property Posters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identity properties of addition and multiplication. In this addition and subtraction properties lesson, students explore commutative, associative, and distributive properties as they design posters that feature the properties...
+
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Mix it Up! Exploring the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Examine commutative and associative properties with your class. They'll explore the relationships between addition and subtraction and investigate patterns as they solve addition problems. Links to an assessment and a table game are...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

7th Grade Math: Algebra (Distributive Property)

For Teachers 7th
With algebra tiles in hand 7th graders will uncover the wonders of the distributive property of multiplication. They will take a pre-test, define the distributive property, then model and practice using their tiles to solve basic...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th
MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math computation

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
The lesson says it is intended for 4th grade but it is suitable for grades 1-3 as well. The class discusses what it means to add, the commutative property of addition, and mathematical reasoning. This is an exercise in number sense,...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
EngageNY

Definition and Properties of Volume

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Lead a discussion on the similarities between the properties of area and the properties of volume. Using upper and lower approximations, pupils arrive at the formula for the volume of a general cylinder. 
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Properties of Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What properties does area possess? Solidify the area properties that pupils learned in previous years. Groups investigate the five properties using four problems, which then provide the basis for a class discussion.
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Properties of Similarity Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
You can explain it, but can you do it? After learners view a sequence of transformations, the next logical step is creating the transformation. Challenge your classes to construct a composition of transformations and verify the...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Properties of Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Given a value of one trigonometric function, it is easy to determine others. Learners use the periodicity of trigonometric functions to develop properties. After studying the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent, the lesson connects them...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Similarity and Dilations - Discover Properties of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate properties of similar figures. In this properties of similar figures lesson, pupils construct similar figures using Cabri Jr. They dilate their figure to create a similar one, and discuss the relationships between...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Density - An Intrinsic Property

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners discover the property of density while participating in a lab exercise. For this scientific measuring lesson, pupils utilize a scale to measure the density of different metal materials. They document their work and present their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operations and Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Solve two-step equations using order of operation in this algebra lesson. Young mathematicians evaluate functions through substitution and apply the properties of exponents and negatives correctly. They complete the order of operation...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Math Curse!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...
+
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovering Math: Exploring Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Apply geometric properties and formulae for surface area and volume by constructing a three-dimensional model of a city. Learners use similar and congruent figures and transformations to create a city of at least 10 buildings. They trade...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Commutative and Associative Properties

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders investigate the commutative and associative properties. In this mathematics lesson, learners explore the difference between the commutative and associative properties, and practice solving problems using these two properties.
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Definition of Reflection and Basic Properties

For Students 8th Standards
Discover the results of reflecting an image. Learners use transparency paper to manipulate an image using a reflection in this fourth lesson of 18. They finish by reflecting various images across both vertical and horizontal lines.
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Multiplication of Polynomials

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
If you can multiply multi-digit integers, you can multiply polynomials. Learners use an area model to compare multiplying numbers to multiplying polynomials. They progress to using the distributive property. 
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Building Logarithmic Tables

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Thank goodness we have calculators to compute logarithms. Pupils use calculators to create logarithmic tables to estimate values and use these tables to discover patterns (properties). The second half of the lesson has scholars use given...

Other popular searches