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Quiz 2: Polynomials
Four questions that get right to the polynomial point. High schoolers list all the attributes of a polynomial function, including finding all complex zeros. The last two questions prompt them to write a function based on the given...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Graph Square Root and Cube Root Functions
Scholars first learn to graph square root and cube root functions by creating a table of values. They then learn how to graph functions from transformation of the graphs of the parent square root and cube root functions.
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Elements & Atoms
Study matter in a new way with a cross-curricular assignment for language arts and math. Learners answer five reading comprehension questions after reading a few paragraphs about the periodic table, properties of elements, and how atoms...
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Selecting the Best Method for Solving Quadratic Equations
In this solving quadratic equations instructional activity, students select the best method to solve a quadratic equation and then solve five quadratics. Fully worked examples are provided.
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Modeling Integer Multiplication
Pupils multiply positive and negative integers. They represent word expressions with both positive and negative integers and then multiply them. They also create multiplication problems to solve as a class. They create a rhyme, a story,...
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Citifying the Country
First graders present a list of the attributes of a region and tell how changes occur in a region.
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What is Motion?
Prior to beginning a math or physical science lesson on motion, use this presentation to define the concepts of motion, rate, velocity, and speed. This resource lacks concrete examples but could be useful as discussion starter.
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What Is A Number?
Seventh graders engage in a lesson that is focused upon teaching the concept of integer numbers with a focus upon the integers. They practice solving different problems using positive and negative numbers. They then attempt to describe...
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Research Lesson
Once you have introduced the concept of comparing positive fractions, use this plan to further understanding. Pupils will start mixing positive and negative fractions through various learning activities. Note: Adapt this lesson plan to...
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Extreme Elevations
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Rate of Change 1
In this rate of change worksheet, students use functions to determine the velocity of an object. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Students investigate the differences when using decimals, fractions, and percents. They focus on the process of using them in real problems and how to convert them from one form to another.
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Placing Negative Numbers On a Number Line
In this integers activity, students solve 4 problems in which arrows are drawn from each number to their correct positions on the number line.
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Concept Attainment Model: Volume and Surface Area
Using a concept attainment approach, learners identify surface area and volume by sorting examples (photos) that depict each concept (positive) from those that don't (negative). Then as a class, they develop definitions of each...
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Small and Large Squares
Young mathematicians classify squares according to attributes. They sort squares according to specific attributes. Students explore squares in repeating patterns and order squares according to size. Engaging extension activities are...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Numbers Are Made of Parts
Children play with barnyard animal cards to practice composing and decomposing numbers. With their "secret number" of animal cards in a cup, they shake and spill them onto a barn story board, counting how many animals fall in the barn...
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Rational Numbers as Exponents
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars rewrite 3 radical expressions as exponential notation. They change 6 quantities with fraction exponents into equivalent radical expressions. Students write three exponential expressions,...
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Negative Numbers Practice Sheet
Fourth and Fifth graders should benefit from this negative and positive number addition worksheet. There are 90 problems to solve; each has a negative number plus a positive number. There are also a few subtraction problems sprinkled in...
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Geometric Figures-Triangles
Fourth graders explore triangles. For this math lesson, 4th graders discuss the different types of triangles. Students create triangles using wiki sticks. Students complete an online matching game.
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Slope & Rate of Change
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
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Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms
In this algebra worksheet, students add 5 expressions with radical signs. In 6 problems, students multiply with radicals over parenthesis. The final 4 problems require students to rationalize the denominator and divide.
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Solving Basic Equations 2
In this basic equation worksheet, young scholars solve equations containing one variable. Students show their algebra steps as they solve division, multiplication, addition and subtraction problems containing positive and negative...
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Solving Linear Equations
In this linear equation worksheet, young scholars solve basic linear equations containing positive and negative integers. Students show their algebra steps, as they solve for "x." The majority of the ten equations contain two terms, and...
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Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers 2
In this operation worksheet, students solve integer equations using one operation. The equations require students to add, subtract, multiply or divide positive and negative numbers. Most equations contain only two integers, but a few...