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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Stem Literacy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about how to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and problem-solving skills, and how to connect kids with high-quality nonfiction and informational books. Provides videos, articles for parents and for teachers, webcasts for teachers, and...
Interactive
Math Cats

Math Cats: Math Cats Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Ages Mathematics Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The "Middle Ages" is the theme of this mathematics project. Students use problem solving skills to solve real-life situations. Some of the project activities are the game of chess and an experiment catapulting marshmallows. Five...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Enrichment Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Problem solving skills are demonstrated for these activities that incorporate geoboards, base ten sticks, and napier rods into the mathematics curriculum.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Largest Container: Problems Using Volume and Shape

For Students 6th - 8th
This interactive exercise focuses on volume equations, measurement, and problem solving skills to compare the volume of 3D figures constructed from similar amounts of construction materials.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving linear equations, from the basic form ax+b=c up through equations with variables on both sides and with parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student...
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PBS

Pbs: Mike and Padhu: Bikes and Trikes

For Students 6th - 8th
Solve a word problem with Mike and Padhu. This video focuses on valid methods of problem solving, including guess-and-check and modeling with manipulatives.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Treating Others Fairly Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (February 15th), we are working on treating others fairly.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains direct and inverse variation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have been...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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Iowa State University

Math Jeopardy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's time for Jeopardy. Detailed directions and suggested game questions are given for Math Jeopardy. Questions are attached in a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Through this tutorial, you'll learn strategies and definitions that will help you solve linear equations. Example problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises with answers and explanations make this resource perfect for...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Slope of a Straight Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics surrounding the slope of a line, including slope of horizontal, vertical, parallel, and perpendicular lines in addition to the formula and concept of slope. There are...
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Other

Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Made Up Math

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An interesting way to make math more creative. This page gives ideas for three different exercises that encourage students to use math in a creative way.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section we will continue our discussion of solving trig equations when a calculator is needed to get the answer. The equations in this section tend to be a little trickier than the "normal" trig equation and are not always...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Long Division to Decimal Places

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you want to learn the traditional algorithm for long division when you divide to the decimal places, this website gives a very clear, simple step-by-step break down of the process. Students can solve six problems to practice the skill...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Is There Room for All These Gifts?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math challenge activity focuses on the concept of organizing information. Test your problem-solving aptitude as you try to figure out who received the most gifts.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 3

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this problem, students must determine how much of a quinoa-based gluten-free pasta is actually quinoa. They must study the ingredient list and set up linear equations to solve the problem. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help learners understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.