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Picking Pythagoras

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover that side measurement is used in determining angle classification of a triangle. By squaring sides, they predict whether triangles be right, obtuse, or acute. They prove the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve...
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Trigonometry for AC Circuits

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics learning exercise, students solve 23 trigonometry based problems. Students apply the Pythagorean Theorem in electricity calculations.
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Chalkboard Challenge: Fifth Grade Math Review

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This PowerPoint addresses fifth grade math concepts, focusing mostly on geometry. The interactive math review game is in a "Jeopardy" style format and enables students to revisit the topics in geometry such as polygons, quadrilaterals...
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Regents Exam Questions G.G.26: Converse 2

For Students 9th - 12th
In this converse worksheet, students write 9 converse statements in short answer format. Students write the converse of a given conditional statement.
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern

For Students 4th - 6th
In this tessellations worksheet, students solve 2 word problems where they use the "make a pattern strategy" to form tessellations from geometric shapes. There is scaffolding for the problem solving strategy.
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Polygons and Diagonals

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students practice measuring the interior angles of given regular polygons and create a formula for finding the measure of th interior angles of any polygon. They determine the relationships between the number of vertices's or sides in a...
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Solving Problems - Writing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this solving problems worksheet, pupils read short word statements, translate them into an algebraic equation, and solve the problem. Twelve problems are listed on this one-page worksheet.
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Applications and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems after translating them into algebraic expressions. Special attention is paid to converting the measurement units.
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Extra Practice 10: Applications and Problem Solving

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them to algebraic equations, and then solve for the unknown. Students use integer rules to solve equations. There are 12 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Trigonometry - Week 9

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use the sum-to-product formula, and the law of sines and cosines to solve trigonometry problems. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Polygons

For Students 5th - 7th
In this polygon worksheet, students draw various polygons according to given specifications and find angle sums. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Tessellations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate geometric shapes using tessellations. In this geometry lesson, 7th graders practice tessellations using different shapes. They create different designs using tessellations.
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4th Grade Math Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this 4th grade math review worksheet, students respond to 60 multiple choice questions that review of fractions, decimals, geometry, number sense, and computation.
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Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also...
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Academic Algebra II Test Chapter 4, Part 2

For Students 9th - 12th
In this test of knowledge worksheet, students answer 2 story problems, they solve 6 systems of equations. Students multiply 2 maxrix sets. They determine the inverse of two matrices. Students determine the linear regression line for two...
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The Distance to an Unapproachable Point

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners use geometry or trigonometry to measure the distance of a far off point. They verify their measurements using a tape measure to check their work.
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Math A Regents Questions by Performance Indicator: Conditional Statements

For Students 8th
In this conditional statement worksheet, 8th graders read conditional statements and then identify its converse.  This three-page worksheet contains 8 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are listed on the last page.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the history of Pythagoras and his contributions to mathematics. In this middle school geometry instructional activity, students use one inch tiles to investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and to find the length of the...
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra lesson plan, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by step plan...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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CSI Investigation of Congruence and Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils differentiate between similarity and congruence using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students label triangles based on their properties. They find missing sides and angles using the interior sum theorem.
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The Flat Earth

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between different planes. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between a plane and a sphere. They discuss the Great Circle, Geodesic and Lune as it relates to the earth.