Here's a video that presents several numerical expressions to be evaluated using a calculator.Viewers come to realize that sometimes it is not just a matter of punching in the numbers, but they also need to be concerned about how...

Your knowledge of graphs is a function of how much you try. Young mathematicians work on a set of 12 questions that covers graphing functions, comparing functions, and rewriting functions in different forms to determine key features....

Calculate the areas of scale drawings until a more efficient method emerges. Pupils find the relationship between the scale factor of a scale drawing and the scale of the areas. They determine the scale of the areas is the square of the...

Sixteen number families test young mathematicians' knowledge of the commutative and associative property of addition. Pupils list four problems—two addition and two subtraction—related to a given set of three numbers.

Visualize the nth roots of unity. Pupils calculate the nth roots of unity and find all n roots. Learners plot the solutions in the complex plane and observe that they are the vertices of a regular n-gon inscribed in the unit circle....

For 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...

In this square roots worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying with negative numbers. They simplify each given expression in terms of the given variable. Then, students determine the negative number they...

In this magic squares worksheet, students fill in missing numbers in squares to arrive at the "magic number." A website reference is given for additional activities. 

In this magic squares instructional activity, students fill in missing numbers in squares to arrive at the "magic number." A website reference is given for additional activities. 

In this quadratic equation worksheet, students use the quadratic formula to solve 6 fill in the blank problems that involve imaginary numbers.

In this writing numbers practice worksheet, students practice writing the numbers 1 through 9 as they trace each number and then write it on their own in the 5 spaces provided for each number. In addition, students practice forming a...

Students construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. For this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Students identify powers and relationships between various...

What are these shapes? Learners examine pairs of six familiar shapes: circle, oval, triangle, hexagon, square, and rectangle. Each pair is placed together because of a common attribute, which is described above. Learners name the...

Here’s a vocabulary activity that will really knock you out. Readers of J.D. Salinger’s classic novel match terms drawn from The Catcher in the Rye with their definitions, and then complete a magic square activity. It’s really grand.

A teacher resource, this scripted lesson details how to explain to learners the steps involved in determining which numbers in a series are bigger or smaller than a given number. The referenced pupil learning exercise is not included.

Students choose a variety of design elements to create playing squares for a challenging matching game of Concentration. They distinguish matching patterns, numbers, and colors as they test their memories. Studnets hone skills and...

For this algebra worksheet, students solve 10 equations for the given variable. Each problem involves numbers under a radical sign.

In this radical worksheet, students simplify radicals containing integers, two variables, and numbers in exponential notation. Variables are found both inside and outside of the radical. Thirty problems are available on this worksheet.

Solve 10 different problems that include various rational expressions. First, learners rationalize the denominator in each set. Then, they write the conjugate for each binomial and determine the reciprocal. They also write an expression...

In this multiplying binomials worksheet, students use the FOIL method to solve given binomial equations. The product of each equation is listed contains squared exponents. Students complete 32 binomial equations.

Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...

Before getting too far into The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, support your learners by introducing and practicing some vocabulary that might be unfamiliar to them. The vocabulary exercise here includes 16 words from the third and fourth...

In this multi-faceted introduction to pi, participants perform a bevy of pi-related activities. Ranging from measuring household items to singing pi songs and reading pi stories, this fun and non-intimidating resource serves to bring up...

In this numbers in increments worksheet, students fill in 60 blanks to complete a square of number increments of 8 ranging from 0 to 792.