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Algebraic Expressions
In this algebra instructional activity, mathematicians identify important vocabulary related to solving equations. They create and simplify expressions and solve word problems. There are a total of 10 questions that provide a good review...
Illustrative Mathematics
Grass Seedlings
Plants never grow at the same rate, and that is the antithesis for this word problem involving multiplication of fractions. On the activity, Raul notices that Pablo's seedlings are 1 1/2 times as tall, and Celina's seedlings are 3/4 as...
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Framing a House
If members of your class wonder where they can use the math they learn in middle school, let them discover the answer. Learners apply geometry concepts of scale and measure to calculate the costs of framing a house addition.
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Puck's Girdle
Fifth graders calculate the perimeters, areas, and volumes of everyday objects. They discuss the word problem involving Puck from the Shakespeare play "Mid-Summer Night's Dream," and invent and plan a method for solving the problem in...
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Chapter 2: Integers & the Number Line
Here is an extensive set of teacher's notes to help you teach all about integers. Begin by introducing a number line and how it can be used to visualize positive and negative numbers. Talk about absolute value and the additive inverse...
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Four Mathematics Lessons for Grade 9
These four lesson plans build algebra skills for working with numbers in exponential form and for examining triangles. Be aware that in the text, scientific notation is referred to as index notation and the laws of exponents as the laws...
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Fractured Numbers
Don't use use a fraction of the resource — use it all! Scholars attempt a set of five problem-of-the-month challenges on fractions. Levels A and B focus on creating fractions and equivalent fractions, while Levels C, D, and E touch on...
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Make a Thousand
In this addition worksheet, students use only whole hundreds and find out how many different ways they can make one thousand by adding 2 numbers together. There are 10 blank addition operations for students to fill in.
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Understand Subtraction - Take Whole Tens
Use a number line to demonstrate subtracting by tens. Learners "hop" backwards down a tens number line to complete subtraction equations. Several different ways to express the operation are included.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 10: Overview
Third graders use strips of paper to find equivalent fractions. They will fold paper into thirds and shade 2/3 of the paper. Then fold the same paper in six parts and predict how many parts will be shaded. They will repeat again folding...
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Smiling at Two Digit Multiplication!
How do I solve a two-digit multiplication problem? Your class tackles this question by walking through problem solving methods. They first investigates and applies traditional multiplication methods, and they then compare those with...
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Making Money and Spreading the Flu!
Paper folding, flu spreading in a school, bacteria growth, and continuously compounded interest all provide excellent models to study exponential functions. This is a comprehensive resource that looks at many different aspects of...
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Equations
Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear...
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Math: O.R.E.O. Woes
In this math activity, 3rd graders apply basic operations to answer six questions about Oreo cookies. Next, they create four math problems using pictures and number sentences.
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Choose the Operation and Method pg 4
Being able to choose the correct operation to solve a math problem is a very important skill. In this math worksheet, students choose an operation and method, solve the problem, and explain the solution. Four problems are solved and...
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Single Step Operations
In this single step operations worksheet, students solve word problems. In his short answer worksheet, students write answers to eight problems.
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Fraction Word Problems
In this fractions worksheet, students complete fraction word problems containing 1 digit numbers. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Choose the Operation and Method pg 3
Being able to choose the correct operation to solve a math problem is a very important skill. In this math worksheet, students choose an operation and method, solve the problem, and explain the solution. Four problems are solved and...
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Roman Numeral Math
Students solve math problems using Roman numerals. In this roman numerals lesson, students use suggested websites to develop an understanding of Roman numerals and solve simple addition equations. Students create a chart of Roman...
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Algebraic Relationships
Here are 17 various forms of problems that range from matching equivalent expressions to word problems. Included are problems for substutiing values into expressions and using the order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions,...
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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Division with decimals is explained using prior knowledge of powers of 10 and how to convert both sides of a division problem using this knowledge. The class works together through reading and setting up an equation for a word problem....
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Choose the Operation and Method
In this problem solving worksheet, students read 3 word problems. Students demonstrate the operation and method used to obtain a solution for each.
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Order of Operations
For this algebra worksheet, students solve problems following the order of operation. They identify the properties of integers. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Linear Systems: Using Matrix Operations
For this linear systems worksheet, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page worksheet contains explanations, examples and five...