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Little Magic Squares

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students and teacher talk about arrays of numbers like the ones in A Square of Circles. They check to see that the rows all have the same sum; that the columns all have the same sum; and that the diagonals have the same sum.
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Perfect Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems that have the form of perfect squares. These are essential to finding the roots.
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Complete the Square

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this number square worksheet, learners study the given numbers and then complete the square by filling in the missing numbers.
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Complete the Square: Increments of 2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting in increments worksheet, students study the given numbers in the number square and fill in the missing numbers by counting in increments of 2.
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Complete the Square: Increments of 5

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number square activity, students study the given numbers and fill in the missing numbers by counting in increments of five.
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Increments of 3: Complete the Square

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this counting worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers on hundreds style chart, all number are counted in increments of 3.
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Doubling Up

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the powers of two and substitute values into their own names by solving a math word problem. They perform calculations with powers of numbers, find square roots, and explain the relation between a square root and a...
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students model formulas for rectangles and squares. In this area, arithmetic and algebra lesson, students explore the formula for the area of squares and rectangles. They use squares to model the formula for the area and identify...
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Patterns

For Teachers 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore number and geometric patterns and use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to find the prime numbers less than one hundred.  The six page worksheet contains eight multipart questions. ...
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Geometric Mean and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 10th
In this geometric mean and Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 problems related to determining the geometric mean by applying the Pythagorean Theorem in each problem. First, they find the geometric mean between each pair...
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Arithmagons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore patterns and relationships among the numbers that form arithmagons. They create and attempt different rules that can be used to solve arithmagons. Students use linear algebra to solve arithmagons.
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The Three Special Binomial Products

For Students 9th - 12th
In this special binomial products worksheet high schoolers FOIL 29 special binomials.  Students FOIL perfect square trinomials and difference of squares.
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Sorting Data

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this sorting shapes worksheet, students categorize 10 shapes as squares or shapes in a venn diagram organizer by writing the shapes corresponding number in the correct position on the graphic organizer.
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Crossmath Puzzles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students complete four puzzle squares. Students fill in the blanks to get the answers at the right side and at the bottom. Numbers may only be used once in each row or column.
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Dino Number Practice 1-5

For Students Pre-K - K
In this number worksheet, students practice writing numbers 1-5. In addition, students follow directions and practice recognizing shapes and colors.
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Babylonian Mathematics 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Babylonian mathematics. They calculate simple surd numbers. Students find the fractional form of rational numbers expressed as decimals. They work with numbers in base 60.
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Eight Integers and Eight Cubes

For Students 10th - 12th
For this number puzzle worksheet, students are given 8 clues to find 8 integers. Clues refer to measures of central tendencies, abundant numbers, perfect cubes, and palindromes.
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The Patchwork Monster Puzzle

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students put their problem solving skills to work as they use the numbers on the square puzzle tiles to put together a monster face.
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Identify the Common Property in Twelve Octagons

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this Octagon Puzzle worksheet, students determine the common property for the given numbers in each of twelve octagon.  The solutions are provided.
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Addition Properties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson plan, young scholars use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of...
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Logic

For Students 5th
In this math logic puzzle worksheet, 5th graders complete 24 empty squares within a puzzle. Directions are provided and some numbers are filled in to prompt students. 
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How to Reason

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice their logical thinking skills. In this reasoning lesson plan, students complete tasks involving geometric shapes, place value, and odd/even numbers.
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Finding Patterns with the Hundreds Chart

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students review their numbers up to one hundred. Using a chart, they compare and predict patterns that might be in the numbers. They practice skip counting and grouping numbers. Using a spreadsheet, they graph different sets of numbers...
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Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.