Inside Mathematics
Archery
Put the better archer in a box. The performance task has pupils compare the performance of two archers using box-and-whisker plots. The resource includes sample responses that are useful in comparing individuals' work to others.
NASA
Cleaning Water
From their sweat to the water vapor in their breath, astronauts recycle every possible drop of water while in space. After watching a short video describing the different ways materials are recycled and reused in space...
Mathed Up!
Area of Compound Shapes
Scholars learn how to determine the area of compound shapes by finding the areas of the basic shapes that make it up. Pupils find the areas by adding areas together or subtracting them.
Bowland
Three of a Kind
One is chance, two is a coincidence, three's a pattern. Scholars must determine similarities and differences of a regular hexagon undergoing dilation. They look at lengths, angles, areas, and symmetry.
EngageNY
The Distance from a Point to a Line
What is the fastest way to get from point A to line l? A straight perpendicular line! Learners use what they have learned in the previous lessons in this series and develop a formula for finding the shortest distance from...
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Angles
In this math learning exercise, students measure a series of angles. Then they measure the angles in the triangles and determine the sum of the angles.
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All Around Triangles and Quadrilaterals
In this triangle/quadrilateral worksheet, learners use a centimeter ruler to draw triangles and quadrilaterals with given perimeters. Answers are included on page 2.
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Dot's Dot
In this math estimation learning exercise, students estimate how many centimeters it is from each dot in a dot to dot puzzle. Students then use a ruler to measure exactly.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Explore Customary Units of Length - Reteach 12.1
By now your class most likely has experience using a ruler, but they may not have learned to measure length to the quarter inch. This handout begins by explaining how, and then gives learners an opportunity to estimate these more...
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Classifying Triangles
In this classifying triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various problems that classify triangles into categories. First, they refer to the figure shown of an isosceles triangle with two line parallel. Then, students name the sides,...
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Congruence: Practice
In this congruence learning exercise, students trace figures, measure sides and angles, mark congruent sides and angles, then use a given diagram to answer questions and explain reasoning. Students also answer 2 test prep questions....
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Similar Polygons and Circles
In these similar polygons and circles worksheets, students complete 15 questions including 9 word problems regarding similar polygons. Students then complete 15 questions including 1 word problem involving circumference, area, and arc...
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Life Cycles: Plant Parts
In this plant parts worksheet, students assess their understanding of plants and plant parts. Students answer question about vocabulary, vegetables with seeds, and measuring plant parts.
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Pulleys Experiment
In this pulleys experiment worksheet, learners follow the procedures to set up an experiment with one and two pulleys, a rope, bucket and load.
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Strange Paths
In this measurement worksheet, learners use a ruler to measure two paths that are not straight. Students answer 3 questions about their results.
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New York State Testing Program - Mathematics Test Book 1 6th Grade
In this 6th grade math instructional activity, 6th graders solve 25 multiple choice questions. Students determine coordinate of figures, use units of measure, expand exponents, etc.
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Angle Insolation
In this science worksheet, students look for the answers that are related to the concept of insolation and measuring different angles.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Perplexing Parallelograms
In this geometry worksheet, young mathematicians divide a parallelogram into four, by choosing points along a diagonal. Students calculate the area of each parallelogram and look for any patterns that may emerge. The one-page...
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Properties of Light
In this light waves worksheet, students will measure the wavelength of different light waves and then calculate its frequency. This worksheet has 9 short answer questions and 10 fill in the blank questions.
Balanced Assessment
Multi-Figures
Apply concepts of scale and ratio to determine relationships in irregular figures. Learners determine the ratio of the perimeters of two figures composed of rectangles and circles. After, they apply similar concepts to find the ratio of...
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Leafy Lengths
In this length worksheet, learners see the lengths of different leaves and answer word problems about them where they put them in a sequenced order. Students complete 3 problems.
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Springs 2
In this springs worksheet, learners use paper clips, rubber bands, weights, and more to make springs. Students follow 6 directions, put answers in a chart, and complete 1 question on their own.
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Levers 2
In this levers instructional activity, students conduct an experiment on lifting levers including materials such as pennies, stickers, pencils, and weights. Students then answer 2 questions about what they found.
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Mr. Peanut Lab
In this peanut lab, students examine 10 different peanuts and take a variety of measurements. Using their measurements they answer 3 analysis questions.