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Substitution Process in Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students apply the substitution process to solve equations with more than one variable. They explore how to use the process and when it should be used.
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Four Graphs of Transformations Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this transformations worksheet, students sketch transformations of given graphs in four problems.  In one of these problems students match graphs to equations.
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Four Digit Multiplication

For Students 5th - 9th
In this four digit multiplication worksheet, students problem solve twenty five multiplication equations. Students show each step of their work as they go.
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Key Curriculum Press

Triangle Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Properties about triangles are explored in this lesson. Geometers make conjectures about the length of a triangle's sides, the length of the angles in relation to the length of the sides, and the measure of the exterior angles of a...
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Regents Exam Questions: Quadratic Formula 2

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, high schoolers use the quadratic formula to determine the roots of quadratic equations.  This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems.  Answers are listed on the second page.
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Displacement Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
Five metal samples are tested for their reactivity with different solutions. From the results they discover the order of reactivity for copper, iron, lead, magnesium, and zinc. Have your aspiring chemists perform this laborabory exercise...
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Mathematical Balloon Pop

For Teachers 1st
First graders study addition and subtraction. In this mathematics and physical education lesson plan, 1st graders pop balloons and solve math sentences involving addition and subtraction inside each balloon.
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, learners study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Inequalities

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders graph solutions for inequalities on a number line. They solve 1 and 2 step inequalities in one variable. Students also check solutions to 1 and 2 step equations in one variable
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Sherman and Cyrus

For Students 5th - 7th
For this problem solving worksheet, students compute the number of steps Sherman takes to catch his pet frog, Cyrus. A detailed explanation is included with the answer of the problem.
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Numerical Analysis: Analyzing Root Finding Algorithms

For Students Higher Ed
In this root finding worksheet, students compare graphs and shade in regions corresponding to given convergence criteria. They compute the solution of equations of one variable. This two-page worksheet contains six problems.
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
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Maximum/ Minimum Problems

For Students 11th - 12th
In this optimization worksheet, students solve 20 short answer word problems. Students read, sketch, define variables, write equations, differentiate their equations, and find the maximum or minimum of each word problem.
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Introduction to a Flight Computer

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Keep your hands on the wheel—at all times! Scholars learn why pilots use a flight computer through a high-flying demonstration. Making calculations for speed, distance, or time is automatic if you know how to use a flight computer. 
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Making Connections

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the input/output model for building function tables. From the data, 8th graders connect tables, graphs, function rules, and equations in one variable. They work backwards to determine function rules for given...
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EngageNY

Piecewise Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Show your class members that if they can graph a linear function, they can graph an absolute value function. Groups create an absolute value graph using a table, then entertain the idea of an absolute value function defined as two...
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Match to Multiply

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore multiplying whole numbers by one- and two-digit numbers using a fun game. When the bell rings student takes first card and writes it on the board. When teacher rings the bell students match numbers with someone from...
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Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Marbles?

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Don't lose your marbles! This simple story problem helps make teaching division with fractions much easier. Work on this problem along with the lesson titled, How Many Servings of Oatmeal? to highlight the difference between...
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Aging Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons.  This one-page learning exercise contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom...
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Achieve

Ivy Smith Grows Up

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Babies grow at an incredible rate! Demonstrate how to model growth using a linear function. Learners build the function from two data points, and then use the function to make predictions.
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Working Backwards

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make up their own math problems. There is only one restriction. That is, the answer has to be the one you are going to give them in a sealed envelope. The problems that they make up can be anything they like. Let Students...
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportions

For Students 8th - 10th
For this proportion worksheet, learners use proportions to find the missing side of similar triangles, they identify the percent of a number, and graph points on a coordinate plane. Students solve real life story problems dealing with...
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Word Ladders

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students follow Lewis Carroll’s rules to solve Word Ladders.  The one page worksheet contains two word ladder problems. Solutions are provided. 
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Sibling Rivalry

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sibling rivalry worksheet, students determine the dollar amounts spent under given conditions.  They identify the variable and write an algebraic equation.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. ...