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PPT
Curated OER

Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
Introduce the concepts and skills needed to find perimeter. The slide show includes the definition of perimeter, five examples, and a link to an interactive web page.
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Activity
Education Development Center

Writing Numerical Expressions—Hexagon Tables

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Explore a basic pattern to practice writing expressions. In collaborative groups, learners examine a contextual pattern and write an expression to model it. The task encourages groups to describe the pattern in multiple ways.
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Activity
Ms. Amber Nakamura's Mathematics Website

Algebra Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Sixth and seventh graders explore the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions. They review the order of operations and apply properties to simplify and compare them. The author suggests using a "Boxes Game" as a motivator to get...
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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Ice Cream Cone

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every pupil with a sweet tooth will be clamoring for this lab and analysis, particularly when they're allowed to eat the results! Volume and surface area formulas for cones are developed from models, and then extended to the printing of...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Creating Open-ended Problems in Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Creating open-ended algebra problems can help students develop the critical thinking skills they need.
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Lesson Plan
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EngageNY

Solving Basic One-Variable Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Help pupils to determine whether using square roots is the method of choice when solving quadratic equations by presenting a lesson that begins with a dropped object example and asks for a solution. This introduction to solving by square...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Place a lesson on sequences in your sequence of lessons. Scholars first learn the basics of geometric sequences, such as common ratios and then they write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.
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PPT
Curated OER

Numeracy Starters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
If you like to start each day with a new math challenge or warm-up, this resource is a must have. It includes 36 slides, each containing a different math challenge that stimulates algebraic reasoning, problem solving, and basic math...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking Through the Algebraic Lens

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work with rectangles to find generalizations for adding and subtracting odd and even numbers in part one of the lesson plan. In part two, students use geoboards to construct polygons, look for patterns, and find a general rule.
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Worksheet
Math Stars

Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 7

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

9th Grade Transition Algebra

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine mathematical patterns. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders collaborate to think outside the box and share solutions to problems they have encountered. Students use popsicle sticks to solve various building problems...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Technology: Programming Graphics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the DrScheme program to create graphics for clip art. Using graphics, they plan their designs using basic shapes, plotting its positions, and studying the relationships between points. By plotting the necessary data on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Match

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Recognizing Multiples

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Can your fourth graders recognize multiples of 10? What about 11 and 12? Use this learning exercise to enhance your multiplication lesson, or to assess what your math students already know about finding multiples. Given six sets of...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
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eBook
Schoolcraft College

Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This trigonometry textbook takes the learner from a basic understanding of angles and triangles through the use of polar coordinates on the complex plane. Written by a mathematician-engineer, examples and problems here are used to...
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Worksheet
Kuta Software

Points in the Coordinate Plane

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Keep young mathematicians on point with this coordinate plane worksheet. From plotting ordered pairs to identifying the quadrant and coordinates of specific points, this resource covers all the basic skills students need to have when...
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 4

For Students 7th Standards
Assess the ability of the class to solve percent problems with an assessment that covers a variety of percent problems from basic to multi-step. Pupils make connections between percent problems and proportional thinking to complete the...
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PPT
DataWorks

4th Grade Math: Multi-Step Word Problems

For Students 4th Standards
Solving word problems requires reading comprehension and math computation. Through an interactive slideshow presentation, fourth graders observe and follow each step toward solve multiplication and division word problems. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Algebra to Explore Problem Space

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students apply their knowledge of math by rewriting word problems using equations. In this word problem lesson, students build upon previous knowledge as they set up the correct steps to solve word problems. This lesson is full of hints...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Equal Area Triangles on the Same Base II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A deceptively simple question setup leads to a number of attack methods and a surprisingly sophisticated solution set in this open-ended problem. Young geometers of different strengths can go about defining the solutions graphically,...
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Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Number Patterns

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Finding patterns is an essential skill for mathematicians of all ages. Follow along with Zoe as she walks step-by-step through the process of identifying and completing number patterns. Work through the Try It! problems as a whole class...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Applies to the Real World? No Way!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the connections between math and real life. For this algebra lesson, 6th graders use Algepairs Cards to complete the problems presented and discuss how algebra relates the real world.