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Multiplying Radicals
For this algebra worksheet, students solve and simplify roots. They write out the square root of a radical and simplify using the product and perfect root theorem. There are 18 questions on 3 pages.
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Problem Solving: Perimeter, Area, or Volume?
In this perimeter, area, or volume worksheet, students read the word problems and determine whether to problem solve to find the perimeter, area, or volume to answer the six word problems.
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Investigation - Design Your Own Spinner
Seventh graders use ideas of uncertainty to illustrate that mathematics involves more than exactness when dealing with every day situations. The main standard of this lesson is statistics and probability.
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Limerick
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine the solutions to a numerical limerick. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Ratios and Proportions
Seventh graders explore the concept of ratios and proportions. In this ratios and proportions lesson, 7th graders work in groups to measure their heights and their arm span. Students compare their height to their arm span. Students make...
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"BATS on Parade" by Kathi Appelt
Middle schoolers correctly express and interpret mathematical facts, concepts, and procedures in symbolic, verbal and graphical form. They use a table to organize information.
K12 Reader
Shapes on a Plane
Geometric shapes are the focus of a comprehension exercise that asks readers to examine a short passage about planes, circles, triangles, and rectangles, and then to respond to a series of questions about the article.
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Roots and Radical Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Using Ratios
Students study the Golden Ratio and its relationship to Renaissance artists. After exploring proportions and ratios used by Renaissance artists, students create a mix of ten variations of color paint, and record the ratios of primary...
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Making Predictions
Students collect and classify items. For this making predictions lesson, students go outside and collect specimens of plants, insects and minerals. They classify each item and place them in a Venn Diagram. Students compare and contrast...
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Sixth graders inspect prime and composite numbers. Using graph paper, they draw as many different shaped rectangles as possible. They use the dimensions of the rectangles to discuss prime and composite numbers. Students create a chart...
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Coin Drop
Students calculate the theoretical and empirical probability by dropping coins on a grid. They record their data and compare the theoretical and empirical data. Students make predictions about the results before conducting the experiment.
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A RealSim Surface Look at Descriptive Statistics
Students explore the concepts of mean and variance. They observe properties of materials to their basic atomic or molecular structure. Students use spreadsheet software to record, tabulate and analyze collected information.
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The Clumsy Tiler S
Fourth graders solve a series of parallel problems. They use statistics, geometrical, and numerical aspects to solve the problem. Students create a pattern that answers the problem.
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The Clumsy Tiler N (Fractions)
Students explore patterns and geometric sequencing. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. Students solve real life problems. They demonstrate, with cardboard pieces, fraction and...
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The Symmetry of Snowflakes
Celebrating the change of season with science and language arts activities.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Square Roots of Perfect Squares
Learn how to find square roots of perfect squares in this article. Also included are questions to test student's knowledge of the topic.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots (Object Interactive)
Explore a set of perfect squares, as well as their square roots using this highly interactive math resource. In addition, students will get to look at estimates of the square roots of non-perfect squares. Printable activities, solutions,...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Perfect Trinomial Square
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and factoring perfect square trinomials. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Perfect Square List
WyzAnt provides a list of numbers and their squares. The user decides how many perfect squares to be displayed and in what fashion. The table makes a good reference sheet for students and teachers.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Estimating Square Roots
By estimating the value of a square root students will get practice in identifying perfect squares, in checking for reasonableness of an answer, and in mental math.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Completing the Square
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to complete the square in order to solve quadratic equations.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...