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Zero is Our Hero
Pupils use construction paper to make a set of folding cards that initially hide a zero and then open to reveal a new number. They put their cards into sequential order and recognize numbers as they count by ten.
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Asymptotes And Zeros of Rational Functions
Budding mathematicians graph polynomial functions and examine their zero and y-intercepts. They analyze how the zero and y-intercepts of the numerator and denominator affect the graph of a rational function. Several great additional...
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Zero in Division
In this division worksheet, students complete division problems where they divide numbers by 0 and 1. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Factors and Zeros
In this factors and zeros worksheet, students factor given problems. They write polynomial functions with integral coefficients. This four-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Zero: Print and Color
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "zero", write the word independently, and color the picture of a zero.
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Decimal System, Zero, and Pi
Students explore Indian contributions to mathematics. In this mathematics history lesson, students examine the decimal system, zero, and pi as contributions from the Indian culture.
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Practice in Determining Which Zeros are Significant
In this significant number learning exercise, students identify significant numbers. This one-page learning exercise contains 60 problems.
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Two-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication (A)
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve a number of problems by multiplying a two-digit number by another two-digit number for each. There are 30 problems to solve on the sheet.
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Two-Digit by One-Digit Multiplication (A)
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve numerous multiplication problems by multiplying a two-digit number by a one-digit number, including zero. There are 64 problems to solve on the sheet.
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What is zero? What is infinity? Where they come from? (Senior, Mathematics)
Students discuss and determine what is zero, what is infinity, and where do these numbers come from?
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Multiplying to 81 (A)
In this mathematics worksheet, 3rd graders solve numerous problems by multiplying single digit numbers by each other for facts up to 81. They identify that any number times zero is zero when multiplying.
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Zero
In this lower elementary math worksheet, students trace the number zero by tracing the dotted lines. They see the number zero 4 times and read words telling them that they cannot count zero items.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Measurement Debate
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps resolve a dispute about the squares on the Gollywood Walk of Fame.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
Islami City
Islamic History: Arabic Numerals
Considers the origin of our "Arabic," system of number notation as probably having originated in India. Has illustrations demonstrating how much less cumbersome this system is than Roman, Egyptian, or Greek numeration.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The History of Zero and Place Value
This ask Dr. Math question about the history of zero and place value. Includes a very in-depth answer explaining where zero came from and how it was originally used as a place holder.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply by 0 or 1
Multiply 0 or 1 times a number less than or equal to 10. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.C.7 Fluently multiply and divide...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Inventing Negative Numbers
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad locates the Cyberchase Council by using negative numbers.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Brief History of Banned Numbers
Alessandra King details the history behind illegal numbers.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Quadratic Functions: Introduction
The most basic quadratic is y = x2. The general technique for graphing quadratics is the same as for graphing linear equations. The quadratics graph as curvy lines (called "parabolas"), rather than the straight lines generated by linear...
Starfall
Starfall: Zero
This lesson focuses on the number zero and counting down from 10 to zero. Student pop balloons as they are counted down from 10-0, and then they sing the zero song.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Comparing and Ordering Integers
Students will compare and order integers on the number line. This lesson includes a detailed plan with lots of examples, a screencast of the lesson, and slides containing notes and problems.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting 0 2
Learners learn how to count up to 2 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. They also are exposed to the concept of zero. This lesson includes a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Comparing Temperatures
Second graders should be able to recognize what makes one number greater or smaller than another, using place value understanding which is crucial to Common Core mastery. This lesson combines math and science by having students order...