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Squares, Square Roots, and Exponential Expressions
Students explore the concepts of square roots and exponential expressions. In this square root and exponential expression lesson, students complete an investigation called Building A Square Patio. Students use color tiles to develop the...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...
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Shape Muddle
An engaging presentation is designed for young geometers. Pictures of basic shapes that are mislabeled, and learners must come up the correct name for each of the shapes. Simple, yet effective!
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Geometric Shapes
In this geometry and shapes activity, 5th graders practice calculating the shaded area of 2 objects. Students count the squares on 2 grids to find the volume of each object in cube units.
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Shape Tool
Learners explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Learners identify and draw one line of symmetry in a...
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Perimeter and Area
Students calculate the perimeter and area of given figures and lengths.
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Magician Squares
Elementary school learners investigate the attributes of a square. They discover that squares are polygons and examine squares found in everyday life. They concentrate on connecting the word, square, with the shape. As an...
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Number & Operations
In this number and operations instructional activity, students solve and complete 3 different sections of one problem that uses the Pythagorean theorem to solve. They use the model illustrated to determine the meaning of the Pythagorean...
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Geometry: Shapes
Use this resource as a way to kick off a lesson on geometric shapes. A hexagon, pentagon, and rectangle are hidden in each slide. Learners have to identify the shapes.
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Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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Area and dimensions
Sixth graders study the concepts of area and dimensions. In this area and dimensions lesson, 6th graders work in pairs to complete the handout included that illustrates ways to represent various numbers. Students also determine what...
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Identify the Common Property in Twelve Octagons
For this Octagon Puzzle worksheet, students determine the common property for the given numbers in each of twelve octagon. The solutions are provided.
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Quadrilateral Properties
In this online math worksheet, students answer "true" or "false" to a variety of statements regarding the properties of quadrilaterals. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they...
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Interior Angles of Polygons
In this online math activity, students determine the interior angles of polygons given their exterior measurements. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties....
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Rectangle & Square Problems - Length, Width, Perimeter and Area
For this online math worksheet, students determine the length and width of given rectangles given their area. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Exterior Angles of Polygons
In this online math worksheet, students find the exterior angles of polgyongs. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Trapezoid Problems - base1, base2, height and area
In this online math worksheet, learners must find the missing measurement in a variety of trapezoids. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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Finding Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Squares Given Vertices
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find area and perimeter of rectangle and squares given the coordinates of the vertices. Grids are provided for these six problems.
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Area of Squares and Rectangles
In this math worksheet, students complete 16 problems where they find the area of squares and rectangles with whole and decimal numbers. This worksheet would be an excellent homework assignment.
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Family Activity: Triangles and Quadrilaterals
In this triangles and quadrilaterals learning exercise, students solve 7 short answer problems. Students find objects around the house that are constructed from triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, squares, rectangles. Students sketch...
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Perimeter of Triangles and Rectangles
Fifth graders study perimeter. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders use Cheerios to find the perimeter of various polygons. Students discuss how to figure the perimeter of triangles, squares and rectangles.
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Properties of a Quadrilateral
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use coordinate geometry to examine the lengths, slopes, and midpoints of the diagonals of the different quadrilaterals in order to arrive at conclusions regarding the properties of the diagonals....
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Polygon Necklaces
Students explore geometry by creating jewelry in class. In this polygons lesson, students identify different shapes and characteristics while creating polygon figures from construction paper. Students utilize a multitude of shapes...
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Can You Make A...
In this shapes worksheet, students are asked if they can make certain shapes and then they draw them. Students draw 12 shapes total.