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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students review how to solve problems using the Distributive Property of Mathematics. They solve problems using the paper and pencil method and then use the graphing calculator to discover the property over addition while making a visual...
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of area. In this area lesson plan, students find the area of irregular shapes with right angles. Learners break down each irregular shape into multiple regular shapes in order to find the area. Students...
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What Are You - Prime or Composite

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of prime factorization. In this prime factorization lesson, students participate in an activity where they find the prime factorization and greatest common factor of a number derived from their name. Students...
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Punch Mix-up

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.
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Operations for Problem-Solving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...
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Rounding Numbers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete math problems where they round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand. In this rounding lesson plan, 4th graders explain how to round the problems they solve.
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Fraction Word Problems

For Students 5th - 8th
In this fractions instructional activity, students complete fraction word problems containing 1 digit numbers. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Fraction Two-Step Word Problems - Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th
In this fraction worksheet, 4th graders solve for fractions reading word problems.  Students read and solve for 6 problems using the given information provided in each.
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The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Who's In The Fact Family?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students study related addition and subtraction facts. In this math lesson, students use related addition and subtraction to solve problems. Students use manipulatives to explore fact families.
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Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners find the total cost of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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Square Numbers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use square tiles to help them explain the concept of square numbers.
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Finding the Acceleration Due to Gravity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate acceleration due to gravity.
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Math Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students play a game to practice concepts and principles that can be adapted to any subject.
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Combining and Breaking Apart Numbers

For Teachers 1st
First graders read Imogene's Antlers by David Small the create pipe cleaner antlers. Using these as a tool students combine and create number sentences. They continue to work through the framework of a software program.
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Scientific Notation II: The Mantissa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils after completing the Part II (of 2) scientific notation online lab exercises, manipulate and interpret large numbers expressed in the "mantissa and exponent" format of scientific notation.
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Scientific Notation I: The Exponent

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students manipulate and interpret large numbers expressed in the "exponent" format of scientific notation.
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Gearing Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using ratios to solve real-world problems.
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The Case of the Missing Middle Term

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the difference of squares equation, and multiply binomials using the FOIL method. They complete the Case of the Missing Middle Term worksheet.
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The Mystery of the Accelerating Race Car

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define and discuss acceleration and how to compute acceleration. They observe examples of computing acceleration, and complete a worksheet using the correct formula.
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Math Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, in teams, play Math Jeopardy against each other as a way to reinforce their skills.
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Speed Trap

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore the usefulness of algebraic skill development as they make decisions based on their ability to accurately estimate the speed of moving vehicles. The life and death possibilities place an interesting"spin" on this skill.
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Finding the Area of Triangles

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply the formula for finding the area of a triangle to various problems. They work real life problems for finding the area of a bathroom and the cost of tiling it. They play a game, Triangle Bingo, where they match...
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Design a Track

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...