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Challenge Games - Skywriters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Skywriters is an introductory challenge games from ropes course material. It focuses on communnication, team cooperation, trust, and problem solving. There is a link to several more challenge games.
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The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar triangles to...
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Solving One Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. They evaluate and simplify functions.
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Problem Solving Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study a number of work and family management roles and techniques.
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Solving Right Triangles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the basic trigonometric functions.  In this geometry/trigonometry lesson, students explore strategies to solve right triangles using basic trigonometric functions.  The lesson includes an application...
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Solving Equations By Systematic Trial

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Studentss solve equations using guess and check. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equation using the systematic trial. They isolate and identify the missing variable using non tranditonal methods.
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Multiplication Math Problems

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, students problem solve 62 multiplication math problems involving multiples of 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9.
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Using a Spreadsheet to Solve Gas Law Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use a spreadsheet to solve gas law problems. In this gas laws lesson plan, students use the Express Calc program to load a spreadsheet for the gas law problems. High schoolers compute volume, temperature, or pressure...
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Math in Your Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Examine how math fits into everyday lives by writing mathematical word problems and answering them. Middle schoolers will also practice their test taking skills utilizing different kinds of tests.
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Not So Snappy 11

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students discover a creative way to practice math word problems - through childhood hobbies. With four word problems each ranging from collecting beanie bags, insects, shells, and stamps any student can...
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Hierarchical Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice using the request, response, result method to solve problems. Using one problem as an example, they break it down into multiple problems to be solved one at a time. They identify instances of hierarchical organization...
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Solving Problems

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this solving problems worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to twelve word problems. Students show each step of their work.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations (Ch. 2.3)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve multiple-step math problems. In this mathematics lesson, students complete a word problem worksheet that requires the use of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to solve.
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Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
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Division Problems with 0 and 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore beginning division. In this division number properties lesson, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Students create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then write explanations...
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Using a Four-Step Plan to Solve Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the four-step plan. In this current events lesson plan, students solve problems using the four-step plan of exploring, planning, solving, and examining.
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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The Birthday Problem

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students make and analyze predictions and attempt to solve the birthday problem. They use the solutions they find to answer related questions.
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Percent Problems 2

For Teachers 6th
In this math worksheet, 6th graders practice calculating percentages by solving 20 word problems. Prior knowledge of percentages is assumed as there are no examples or instructions.
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Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
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Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
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Virginia Department of Education

Greetings

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Welcome learners to the world of algebra. Use a lesson plan that poses a situation involving the profit from creating greeting cards to teach about algebra. It requires scholars to use linear functions and inequalities to solve...

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