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Identify the Pattern to Find the Letter to Replace the ?
In this problem solving puzzle, students identify the pattern to find the letter that should be placed in the box with the ?. The solution is provided.
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Glad To Meet You
Students explore patterns. For this patterns lesson, students explore patterns in hand-shaking scenarios. Students work in groups to predict and record the number of handshakes that occur in a group.
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Math Club Problems #12
For this math club problems #12 worksheet, 8th graders solve 6 math puzzles about number patterns, drawing lines, adding sums, and family ages using logic and problem solving skills.
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Pascal's Triangle
Fourth graders explore the patterns of Pascal's Triangle. In this problem solving lesson, 4th graders identify the patterns in the triangle by using the elements and the rule of the triangle.
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Patterns and Functions
Pupils investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra lesson, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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Hooray for Arrays!
For this math game activity worksheet, students use their problems solving skills as they play a math game in order to review arrays.
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Graphs and Functions
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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It Has Been Rubbish For Years
Students are presented with the problems of percentages and focus upon numbers in contrast to 100. They calculate problems with money and are engaged with the use of games as a teaching tool. Students also interpret data as presented in...
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Tables, Equations, and Graphs
Eighth and ninth graders solve and graph 24 different problems that include completing input/output tables and graphing the pairs. First, they find the missing values for each table and write the rule for x. Then, students write the...
Illustrative Mathematics
The Stamp Collection
By using language like "half of the stamps," children are exposed to patterns in arithmetic that requires solving a two-step word problem. This type of language opens a new door for transitioning learners toward understanding fractions...
Illustrative Mathematics
The Locker Game
Here is a learning activity that incorporates a classic puzzle in mathematics. Young mathematicians are guided through a series of statements that describe rounds of pupils opening and closing lockers. The first person opens all 20...
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Efficacy of Scientific Notation
How many times could California fit into the entire United States? Pupils use scientific notation to find the answer to that question in the 12th installment of 15 lessons. It asks scholars to write numbers in scientific notation and...
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Graphing Elements
How do you graph a sentence? Scholars do just that as they represent relationships between independent and dependent variables with a graphical representation. Given a sentence, they determine the pertinent relationship and create a...
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Stop Signs, Musical Notes, Letters & Logos: Designing Symbols
Students develop an awareness of environmental print, such as signs, logos, brand names, and other print and non-print items that the children see and read in their neighborhood each day. They then engage in active problem solving as...
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Addition and Subtraction word problems
In this word problems worksheet, students solve addition, subtraction, money, decimals, and percentage word problems. Students solve 47 problems total.
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Patterns in the Sums of Polygon Angles
Sixth graders discover the patterns of sums of polygon angles. For this math lesson, 6th graders study the properties of geometric shapes to solve problems as they participate in hands-on activities.
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The Corner Problem
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem instructional activity, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar...
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Earthquake
Students view a video and conduct a problem solving activity to explain the effect different waves have on the earth's structure and what effect they have on different structures.
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Challenge Games - Skywriters
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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Measuring Pattern Block Angles
Sixth graders identify various angles by using pattern blocks. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders find out how many degrees are in each of the different angles of the various pattern blocks.
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Grade 3-Math Patterns
In this grade 3 patterns worksheet, 3rd graders answer a set of 13 multiple choice questions, finding missing numbers in and completing patterns. Answers may be submitted and checked on-line.
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Learners solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Patterns
In this completing patterns in sequence worksheet, students observe sequences of patterns using two shapes and select the pattern that would come next. Students solve 3 problems.
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The Number Table Problem
In this number table problem, students explore tables and determine the number pattern. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.