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Measuring Activities
Students measure using both metric and standard measures. They convert from one standard to the next while measuring distances in their home or classroom.
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Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Ratio and Proportion: Simplifying Ratios (2 of 2)
For this assignment, math stars simplify ratios. The first half just displays numbers, whereas the second half describes real-world scenarios with ratios to be written and reduced. The publisher mentions CCSS.Math.Content.6.RP.3, but it...
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Ratios and Equivalent Ratios
In this equivalent ratios worksheet, students simplify 6 ratios and write each in 2 different ways. Students solve 8 proportional equations using equivalent ratios to find a missing term. Students solve 2 test prep questions regarding...
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Cylinder: Teacher Notes
Middle schoolers construct a basic cylinder out of a piece of paper, then answer seven questions about their cylinder. Questions have to do with measurement, volume, radius, etc.
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Countdown Challenge: Similarity
For this similarity worksheet, students use similar rectangles to find the length of a diagonal. They use symbols and write paragraphs to explain the problem. This one-page worksheet contains one similar problem with 13 related questions.
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Countdown Challenge: Similarity
In this similarity instructional activity, students observe similar rectangles and determine the length of the diagonal. They use words, symbols and diagrams to solve the problem and explain the results. This one-page instructional...
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Rate-of-Work Problems
In this rate-of-work worksheet, 9th graders read word stories and gather information. They write an equation for the story and solve the problem. There are five problems, with answers, provided on this one-page worksheet.
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Conserving Chemical Resources
Young scholars balance chemical equations and solve for gram to mole ratios.
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Applications Involving Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet, pupils solve 6 word problems. Problems include the necessary equations. Students solve 5 formulas by isolating the indicated variable.
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Geometric Applications
In this geometry worksheet, students solve 5 word problems. Each of the problems involves finding one side of a right triangle. Story problems relate the Pythagorean Theorem to building ramps, shadows, and the length of a banner.
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Worksheet #4: Simplify Algebraic Expressions With Two Variables
In this algebraic expression worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions and solve proportions, and write equations from story problems. Thirteen of the 49 problems are fill in the blank, and the remainder are multiple choice.
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Stocks, Sauces, Soups
Written for a food and nutrition class, this resource has young chefs prepare chicken noodle soup. It begins by teaching vocabulary required for making soups, sauces, and stocks, as well as how to calculate percentages from given ratios....
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Shopping-Unit Pricing
Comparing unit prices of food products is a skill that learners will use for the rest of their lives. Here is a simple plan that provides practice calculating the unit price for various grocery store products. Use two jars with differing...
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Horatio's Ratios
View a PBS video entitled Horatio's Drive and explore Horatio's Ratios. Collaborative learners form groups to use Mapquest to determine distances covered. They generate the mathematical averages, ratios, and rates in order to calculate...
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Converting Measurements
Sixth graders convert customary linear measurements. They explore using ratios to convert from inches to feet, ounces to pounds, etc. In groups, 6th graders complete conversions. They explain to the class how to solve their problems.
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Ratio Tables
In this ratio table worksheet, learners complete ten ratio tables. Students identify three equivalent fractions to equal the value of the given one. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Probability
Using real life examples, learners discuss probability and ratios. They begin by answering a set of questions, and then participate in a probability activity involving a bag of colored cubes.
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Using Proportions to Solve Problems
Skittles and math? Pupils will work as a class to determine how many orange Skittles are in a large bag by using proportions. They will problem solve, estimate, and share their thinking. Then, they will each receive a small bag of...
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Using Similar Polygons
In this geometry worksheet, students use the properties of similar polygons to find the indicated missing length or the scale factor. The two page worksheet contains twenty-two questions. Answers are included.
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Kuta Software - Infinite Geometry: Similar Triangles
In this similar triangles worksheet, students solve 20 short answer problems. Students determine if two given triangles are similar. Students determine the type of similarity given two triangles. Students are given a sketch of the...
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Geometric Series 2.3
Students will determine if a series of numbers are geometric, arithmetic, or neither and determine the common ratio if appropriate. In this geometric units lesson, students given a geometric series, determine the general term, and the...
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Effects of Changing Dimensions Proportionally
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders examine the effect of changing the dimensions of a figure proportionally on the perimeter, circumference, and area. The one page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are included.
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Glencoe - Proportions and Similar Triangles
In this proportions and similar triangles learning exercise, students solve 14 multiple choice problems. Students find unknown sides of similar triangles using proportions. Students multiply means and extremes to solve proportions.