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Can a Geometric Mean be Nice?
In this Geometry instructional (work)sheet, young scholars are instructed on how to find the geometric mean. Students are then shown how the geometric mean is applied to proving similar triangles.
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Measure, Use of Measure
Young scholars explore how to convert one metric to to another. For this metric unit lesson students are given a worksheet and asked to answer the questions and give and explanation to the class of how they got their answer.
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Paper Pool
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis activity, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....
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Ratios and Proportions
Seventh graders explore the concept of ratios and proportions. In this ratios and proportions lesson, 7th graders work in groups to measure their heights and their arm span. Students compare their height to their arm span. Students make...
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Perimeter and Area of Similar Figures
Students explore the relationships between similar figures. In this relationships between similar figures lesson plan, students discuss relationships between perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and volume of similar figures...
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
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Ratio and Proportion
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 5 different types of problems. First, they determine the amount of money each person receives. Then, students calculate the recipe at the bottom of the sheet for 3...
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Ratios
In this ratios worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they divide each amount shown in the ratio of 2 to 3. Then, students explain why the amounts worked out to be whole numbers.
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Ratio and Proportion
For this ratio and proportion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which the ratios of shaded and unshaded tiles are calculated. Students use the provided pictures to write ratios.
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Similar Figures
In this similar figures instructional activity, 6th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems. First, they use the information provided to determine the width of an actual car. Then, students use the enlarged photo to...
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Similar Figures
In this similar figures worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they write a proportion and substitute. Then, students find the cross products and simplify. Finally, they divide each side to find the value in...
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Leveled Problem Solving Similar and Congruent Polygons
In this similar and congruent polygons worksheet, students learn to solve problems using similar and congruent polygons. Students solve six problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Using Proportions with Similar Polygons
In this proportions and similar polygons worksheet, students solve the problems that use proportions, rations, fractions, and similar polygons.
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Marble Probability
In this marble probability activity, 8th graders solve and complete 7 different statements related to a bag full of marbles. First, they identify and read through the data table at the top of the sheet. Then, students determine the...
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Math Applications 2
In this probability worksheet, students solve 1 word problem with three different parts to it. First, they find the probability of drawing an ace from a deck of cards. Then, students determine the probability that they will draw an ace...
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Math Applications 13
In this probability worksheet, students solve 2 different problems that include 7 parts in the first one and 2 parts in the second. First, they find the probability that one marble selected at random from a jar will be yellow or green....
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Understanding Fractions
In this math worksheet, students examine the pictoral representations of the fractions and take the time to study the examples. Then students create their own ratios for the pictures.
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Taste Test-- Ratios
In this math learning exercise, students mix four "cocktails" of orange juice and lemonade in the different rations specified. Students rate the drinks and determine their favorite combination. Students answer 10 questions about the...
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers Worksheet
To practice multiplying fractions and mixed numbers, students choose a starting whole number and multiply it by a mixed number. Students then answer a number of questions about ratios for different problems. This learning exercise is...
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Ratios, Fractions, Percents And Decimals
Sixth graders, while in the computer lab, participate in the game, Practicing Ratios, where they must calculate one missing term of a ratio. They complete all the puzzles, view their scores and then complete a paper copy of the follow-up...
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Standard Sizes of Paper
Middle schoolers measure the dimensions of different sizes of paper. Using a copy machine, they discover dilations. After enlarging and shrinking particular copies, students examine rates, ratios and percentages and discover the...
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Standard Envelope Sizes
Young scholars measure the length and width of various sizes of envelopes. After comparing the envelopes, they explore the ratios, percentages, and rates. Students discuss postal rates and compare the cost of mailing items, delivery...
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Geometry: Solving Right Triangles
Students use trigonometry skills to solve right triangle problems. After the teacher presents several examples, they solve problems on worksheets and discuss their solutions with partners. In a final activity, students determine the...
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Ratio and Probability
Fifth graders investigate the mathematical concepts of ratio and probability using created spinners and data collection techniques in this Math lesson for the fifth grade classroom. This lesson can be accomplished as an individual or...