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Stellar Temperature, Size and Power
In this stellar temperature of stars worksheet, students use a given formula that relates the stellar light output with the surface area and temperature of a star to solve 3 problems. Students find luminosities of different stars and...
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Babylonian Mathematics I
Learners examine a Babylonian clay tablet and the mathematics found on it as a catalyst to investigate a variety of mathematical ideas. They work with prime numbers, classify numbers as whole, integer, rational, or irrational and use...
Computer Science Unplugged
Count the Dots – Binary Numbers
Did you know you can send a message using only zeroes and ones? This interactive resource presents an introduction to binary numbers. Through code cards, pupils learn to convert binary numbers to decimal numbers.
Novelinks
Zach’s Lie: Magic Squares
Individuals match vocabulary words within a magic square, a concept that ties in nicely with math class. The words are all located in Zach's Lie and were specifically selected to increase comprehension of the text. Fifth in a series...
Voyage Solar System
Round and Round We Go — Exploring Orbits in the Solar System
Math and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson...
NASA
Down to Earth
There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. The lesson includes four activities in which students learn binary, convert binary to images, understand CCD arrays, and interpret...
Robert Gordon University
Indices
The laws of exponents are written on a handy reference sheet. Note that since this worksheet was written in the UK, powers or exponents are also called indices (singular: index). If this does not pose a problem for you, the concepts and...
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Multiplication Sequences, Multiplying with Exponents
In this math worksheet, students practice making six multiplication sequences. Students write an explanation of four sequences. Students also practice multiplying with exponents by completing twenty problems.
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The Complex Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 16 problems involving imaginary numbers. In the first three, students find the square root of 3 negative numbers in terms of i. Nine problems involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and...
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Zero Product Property and Quadratics
In this quadratic learning exercise, algebra learners use the zero product property to solve basic quadratic equations. They identify where the parabola crosses the x-axis. Explanations and examples are provided. Answers are located on...
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Detective Digis and the Computer Caper
Mathematicians participate in an hands-on activity to investigate the binary number system and write messages in binary code and have classmates decipher the messages. A said video on the topic does not seem to be available, but the...
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The Distributive Property
MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.
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Absolute Value
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve 20 different problems related to absolute value of equations. They define absolute value as the distance to the origin on a real number line. Students then get rid of the brackets by...
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Water Usage Guidelines
In this environmental awareness and math worksheet, students calculate their total water use in a week. Students first read a chart which lists the amount of water (in litres) used for 15 activities. Students write the number of litres...
Manchester University
Lesson 51: Scientific Notation
Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics instructional activity. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This...
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Multiple-Choice Questions regarding Simplifying with Exponents
In this exponent worksheet, students solve ten multiple-choice questions regarding simplifying with exponents. Solutions are provided.
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Quiz: Exponents to Numbers and Compare Exponents
In this exponent activity, students multiply fractions and decimal numbers according to the given power and identify the value as a standard number. The integers contain both negative and positive exponents. This one-page activity...
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Science Quiz on Dogs
In this science quiz on dogs learning exercise, learners answer ten questions about dogs before scrolling down to see the correct answers.
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Squares and Square Roots
In this square and square root worksheet, students identify the square root of given numbers. In addition, they identify the value of two-digit numbers set to the second power. In this one-page worksheet, seven of the ten problems are...
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Scientific Notation
In this decimal numbers instructional activity, students first solve ten problems with decimal numbers multiplied by a power of ten. Students then write 10 numbers in scientific notation. No examples are given.
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Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students convert between scientific and standard notation and examine the link between scientific notation and the metric system prefixes. The five page worksheet contains five multi-part...
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Polynomials
For this polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 21 different problems that include determining the various types of polynomials. First, they find the degree of each polynomial. Then, students arrange the terms of each...
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Computer Passwords
Students determine an appropriate numerical representation of a problem situation, including roots and powers. They determine an appropriate number of digits to represent an outcome. Pupils are asked to determine how many years it...
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Intro to Mayan Numbers
Students investigate Mayan Numbers. In this algebra lesson, students compare our number system to the number system of the Mayans. They identify base 10 and base 20 numbers including zero in the Mayan symbols. They solve a Mayan problem.