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Possible vs. Impossible
In this critical thinking activity, students analyze 6 pictures and decide if the situation is possible or impossible. Students write the correct word on the line.
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Which is Impossible?
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 riddles in which 3 out of 4 answers shown could be correct. Students mark the answer that would be impossible.
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Possibility / Impossibility in the Past
In this possibility/impossibility in the past tense worksheet, learners read for information and use could have and couldn't have to practice usage and logical reasoning. Students write fourteen answers.
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Probability Fun
What are the chances? Probability comes into play in this worksheet as mathematicians examine a circular chart with images, determining the possibility that the "spinner" will land on each of the images. Appropriate for younger...
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Chance Experiments
Class members are introduced to probability using terms such as impossible, unlikely, likely, and certain. Numbers between zero and one are associated with the descriptions of probability. Pupils find the likelihood of chance experiments...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Taking a Spin
It does not divide into 360 evenly, so it cannot work. The resource extends pupils' thinking about rotational symmetry. By asking for a figure with a rotational symmetry of a seemingly impossible angle, the activity requires learners to...
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Uses of Could: Summary
In this uses of "could" worksheet, students read the 6 guidelines for using the word "could" as a request, permission, ability, guess, possibility, or impossibility.
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Modals and Their Meaning in Context
By focusing on an oil-related theme, learners answer questions using context clues. They assign meaning to each highlighted modal in an example sentence from a word bank of choices. (Examples of meaning choices include impossibility...
Bowland
Magic Sum Puzzle
Learners discover the magic in mathematics as they solve numerical puzzles involving magic sums. They then make a conjecture as to why no additional examples are possible based on an analysis of the puzzles.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Cross Totals
Finally, it all adds up. Learners complete a number puzzle in which they investigate the sums of the digits one through nine in a cross pattern. They then try to determine what totals are possible and which ones are not before devising a...
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SAT Vocabulary Practice
Eight multiple choice questions test proficiency with "low advanced SAT level" vocabulary words. Each sentence has either one or two missing words, which readers fill using one of five possible answers. Answers are attached, and contain...
NASA
Blinded by the Light!
Pupils learn of multiple ways astronomers look for planets outside of the solar system. By completing a hands-on activity, scholars discover that trying to see the planets directly because of the glare from the nearby star is nearly...
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Triangle Designs
In this triangles worksheet, students draw different triangles and write how many sides and angles each one has. Students draw 4 kinds of triangles and have 2 that are impossible to draw.
Virginia Department of Education
The Real Meal Deal
Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.
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WS 10.3 Isomers
In this isomer worksheet, students draw as many different isomers for thirty given molecules and indicate how many isomers are possible.
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Predator-Prey Simulation
In this predator-prey worksheet, students simulate the relationship between predators and prey using small squares to represent rabbits and large squares to represent coyotes. They complete 20 rounds of the simulation trying to get the...
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Using Similes
Your class will find using similes as easy as pie after completing this figurative language exercise. Provided with a list of incomplete similes, young writers must use their creativity to fill in the blanks with nouns that accurately...
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The Dart Problem
In this dart problem worksheet, high schoolers write an algorithm to determine the greatest impossible score for a dartboard game. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is listed at the end of the problem.
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Introduction to Probability
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders review basic probability concepts such as chance, probability lines, and possible outcomes. There are 6 problems on here.
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If...
In this two conditionals instructional activity, 3rd graders read and discuss with a partner fifteen possibilities and determine if they are normal events, possible events, unlikely events or simply dreams.
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Probability Lines
For this math worksheet, students make estimates to consider the possibility of each event taking place from impossible to likely.
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Calculating Total Amount of Homework Done
In this exponential growth problem, students calculate the total number of hours of homework done in a thirty-six week period if she does one second of homework the first week and doubles that every week. Students need to take into...
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Marble Probability
In this marble probability learning exercise, 8th graders solve and complete 7 different statements related to a bag full of marbles. First, they identify and read through the data table at the top of the sheet. Then, students determine...
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¿Ser o Estar?
¿Ser o estar? That is the question! These two are often confused, and if your learners really want to develop their language skills, they need to know the difference! Use this reference sheet to thoroughly explain each ver. The chart...