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Getting it Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem
In order to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem, young mathematicians investigate relations and patterns between different sides of a right triangle to look for possible relations among the squared sides. Once they have established the...
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Inductive Reasoning and Conjecturing
In this inductive reasoning and conjecturing worksheet, 10th graders solve 4 problems that include applying inductive reasoning and conjecturing to each problem. First, they determine if each conjecture is true or false based on the...
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Inductive Reasoning and Conjecturing
In this inductive reasoning and conjecturing worksheet, 10th graders solve 8 different problems that are related to using inductive reasoning and conjecturing. First, they determine if the conjecture is true or false based on the given...
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Worksheet 1: Fibonacci Numbers
In this Fibonacci activity, students prove by induction the Fibonacci numbers are recursive. They find a recursive definition for a given set of numbers. This two-page activity contains five multi-step problems that involve proofs.
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Four Color Theorem
Students identify and interpret how the Free Response questions are graded on an AP Exam. They also discuss coloring the included map, placing several examples on the board to determine the number of colors necessary to color each....
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Exploring the Witch of Agnesi
learners construct the graph of the Witch of Agnesi, and investigate both its asymptotes and inflection points. They construct the graph of the Witch of Agnesi and conjecture the asymptotes and inflection points of the function. ...
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Volume of a prism
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the volume of various prisms. The one page worksheet contains two problems. Answers are not included.
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V-Numbers
Students explore problem solving strategies. Gin a novel situation, students develop a mathematical theory. Through models and mathematics, students justify their solution. Students definea V-sets and discuss conjectures about each set.