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University of Texas at Austin

Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Hooked on Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students will take a closer look at numbers to determine patterns within them.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Exploring Patterns & Writing Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, students will listen to the book called The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, but before reading, students will listen for the "different" way to solve the problem on each page. After reading, students will focus on one...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Uncover Patterns in Number Sequences

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan provides an activity and discourse to help lead intermediate students through the pattern identification process.
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Luis E. Romero: Solving Complex Problems With the 11 Laws of Systems Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th
Systems thinking is the key to solving complex problems and achieving simplicity. Furthermore, by applying systems thinking to different situations, we also start to recognize the existence of universal patterns of behavior in business...
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PBS

Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages learners in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive instructional activity on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this instructional activity includes technology connections, items for discussion, and...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Writing and Solving Number Stories

For Teachers 2nd Standards
We can apply math to almost every part of the day and make math have a purpose for students.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Calculations With Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The goal of this task is to study some values of sin x and cos x for different angles, and to look for and then explain patterns that are seen. Aligns with HSF-TF.C.8.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Venn Diagram, 2 Circles

For Students K - 1st Standards
A printable Venn diagram to use when comparing and contrasting two things or topics. Directions on how to use this graphic organizer as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources are also provided.
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Mystery Master: Logic Puzzles

For Students 9th - 10th
Find several logic puzzle ranging from "very easy" to "very challenging."