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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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Division Problems with 0 and 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore beginning division. In this division number properties lesson, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Students create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then write explanations...
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties

For Students 8th - 9th
In this properties worksheet, students solve 10 problems by completing each statement so that it is true. First, they identify each property and which one will be used in each computation that follows. Then, students solve each problem...
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Commutative and Associative Properties

For Students 7th - 10th
In this properties worksheet, students complete 4 matching problems regarding recognizing properties. Students then simplify 10 problems by combining like terms.
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Pre-Algebra Worksheet 1

For Students 9th
In this pre-algebra expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 17 different problems related to various expressions. First, they write each phrase as an algebraic expression. Then, students write each sentence as an algebraic equations.
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Identity and Equality Properties

For Students 9th
In this identify and equality properties worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they solve each equation for the given variable. Then, students name the property or properties illustrated by each...
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Design a Track

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main...
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Shopping Basket

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the origins of the items in a typical shopping baskets. They investigate how raw materials are processed into products that are purchased when shopping.
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this distributive property worksheet, young scholars solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they multiply the tens and then, the ones, separately. Finally, they add and write their answer.
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Using Proof in Algebra

For Students 10th
In this using proofs in algebra instructional activity, 10th graders solve 2 proofs by applying the many rules from algebra for the Properties of Equality for real numbers. They name the property that justifies each statement as seen in...
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The Distributive Property #5

For Students 9th - 12th
In this distributive property activity, students simplify 36 expressions.  Students add and multiply variables using the distributive property.
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Ten Name the Algebraic Property Illustrated Problems

For Students 7th - 10th
In this algebraic properties activity, students name the property illustrated in ten problems.  The solutions are not provided.
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Easy Worksheet: Name that Property - Math Properties

For Students 9th - 12th
In this math properties learning exercise, students solve 10 short answer problems. Students identify the property illustrated by the given example.
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Easy Worksheet: Properties 3

For Students 9th - 12th
In this properties worksheet, students solve 30 short answer problems. Students identify the math property illustrated by the given example.  Students write the correct property such as commutative or associative for each example.
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Rational Numbers

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders identify properties from the real number system and use the distributive property to collect simplify expressions with parentheses.  The one page interactive worksheet contains five multiple...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete Calculator Explorations, Problem -solving, and the Discussion topic as outlined in the worksheet from Lola May's Teaching Math - Extending the meaning of multiplication and division.
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Growing Up

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students solve a given problem and explain their thinking using two number sentences to match their answer. One number sentence must use addition, one must use multiplication, and students must explain their answers. Includes sample...
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Jazz Festival

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders answer a list of questions giving a price list using their addition, multiplication, division and subtraction skills. They use a worksheet based on the Jazz Fest.
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Grade Data Analysis and Probability

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders display the outcome of given events by creating and reading tree diagram. They explain the relationship between addition and multiplication.
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Conversions That Make Cents

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice calculating problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They estimate solutions to algebraic problems. They also graph their solutions.
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The Key to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn the key words to look for in multiplication and division word problems, to help them decide which operation to use. They analyze, wrte, and solve multiplication problems.
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Array to Go!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to arrays as a means for multiplication readiness. Once students are comfortable with naming the array by counting the columns and rows, they integrate skip counting.
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Pigs and Ducks

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use multiplication to solve problems. They use the multiplication facts for 2 and 4. Students combine operations to solve the problem and they devise and apply problem solving strategies.