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Probability Cards: How Likely Will This Happen?
In this math worksheet, students investigate the probability of different scenarios. Students read 24 brief situations on the cards and rate them with one of the 24 words such as: no chance, poor chance, likely, certainly, possibly.
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Pencil and Notebook
In this secondary mathematics learning exercise, students solve a problem involving the combined cost of a notebook and a pencil, which can be solved by mental math. The one page learning exercise contains one problem with the...
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Matrix Multiplication
In this matrix multiplication worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include a number of steps in an activity. First, they use the matrix illustrated to respond to various questions referring to it. Then,...
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Multiply Whole Numbers and Decimals
In this decimals worksheet, students analyze the data on a table and then read and solve 6 problems. Students read the story problems and multiply a decimal number by a whole number to solve.
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Explore Metric Units of Length problem solving 12.6
In this exploring metric units of length learning exercise, students estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.
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Working with Rates
In this working with rates worksheet, students solve 9 problems where they find the rates, they solve 5 problems where they find the rates for compound units and they solve 5 problems where they find the rates using scientific notation.
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Percentages
In this percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 13 various types of problems. First, they convert the percentages to fractions and simplify. Then, students convert the percentages to decimals. In addition, they find the...
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Too Much Information
In this solving word problems with too much information worksheet, learners read to find the information needed and apply that to solve the problems. Students solve six problems.
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Solar Systems: Sequences and Probabilities
For this sequences and probability activity, students solve 3 problems by writing out all the possibilities for the solution and they use probability to find their answers. They determine the probability of solar flares happening on a...
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Represent Fractions
In this fractions activity, students solve 22 problems in which a fraction is written to describe the shaded parts of a whole. Students also draw pictures to illustrate fractions.
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Divide 2-Digit Numbers
Calling all cars! It's time to solve some division problems! A chart of special police units and the number of officers in each provides the data for six word problems. Young recruits use their division skills to solve them. Note that...
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Multiply with Mixed Numbers
Fractions are a part of the process when we cook, remodel the house, or calculate money. Using this worksheet on multiplying mixed numbers, student can practice applying this process to real-life examples by solving word problems.
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Scientific Notation II
In this scientific notation worksheet, students are given 10 sets of numbers expressed in scientific notation. They either add or subtract the given numbers.
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The International Space Station-Follow that Graph!
In this altitude change of the International Space Station worksheet, students observe a graph of the change in altitude of the space station over time due to the Earth's drag. Students solve 3 problems using the data in the graph.
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Scientific Notation III
In this scientific notation instructional activity, learners solve 10 problems where they multiply and divide numbers using scientific notation and they express their answers with the proper number of significant figures.
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Find the Mystery Lines...If You Can!
For this atomic spectral lines worksheet, students observe a diagram of the spectral lines, their different wavelengths and their intensity. They solve 4 problems which include interpreting the scale, matching up tabulated lines with the...
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The Oscillation Period of Gaseous Spheres
In this oscillation period worksheet, students read about how the force of gravity effects the oscillation of bodies. Students use two given formulas to identify the oscillation period of the sun, the Earth and a neutron star.
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The Transit of Mercury
In this transit of Mercury learning exercise, students read about Earth and Mercury lining up so that Mercury passes across the disk of the sun from the Earth's view. Students solve 3 problems and they determine the diameter of the solar...
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A Problem in Satellite Synchrony
In this satellite synchrony worksheet, learners use a spreadsheet or Least Common Multiples to solve 4 problems related to the satellite orbits, orbital periods and their synchronicity. Students determine when the satellites launched in...
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Measuring the Speed of a Solar Tsunami!
In this solar tsunami learning exercise, students are given three images of the progress of a Morton Wave on the sun. They solve six problems using the images to find the radius of the sun's disk, the scale of the image, and the time...
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How Fast Does the Sun Spin?
In this rotation of celestial bodies activity, students determine the speed of the sun's rotation and they determine the number of days it takes the sun to rotate once at the equator. They identify the geometric factor that causes...
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Hinode Sees Mysterious Solar Micro-Flares
In this solar micro-flares instructional activity, students read about the X-ray bright spots that the Hinode satellite's X-ray Telescope detected on the sun's surface. Students determine the scale of the image, the dimensions of the...
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Learning the Times Tables: Guidelines And Ideas for Practice
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of techniques for learning their times tables. They check their answers on a calculator, create flashcards and a number line, develop a number chart from 1-100, write times table story...
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Population Models and Qualitative Analysis
In this quantitative analysis worksheet, students explore the limits of a rate equation. They use quantitative analysis methods to determine the differential, plot graphs of their values, and describe the relationships between the...