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Challenge Discussion Sheet 2
In this function worksheet, students write a function for the volume of a cube, determine limits using trigonometric functions, sketch graphs, and use the Intermediate Value Theorem to prove solutions of problems. this one-page...
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Worksheet 8: Absolute Percentage Error
In this absolute percentage error worksheet, students estimate the maximum absolute error in computing the volume and area of a cube or a sphere. They use differentials to estimate the value of roots. This one-page worksheet contains...
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Worksheet 7: Distance and Rate
For this distance and rate worksheet, learners determine the rate in which something is moving, and explore the rate a surface area of a cube is changes under given circumstances. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Quiz 8: Equation of a Line
In this equation of a line worksheet, students find the equation of a line perpendicular to a graph and determine the surface area of a cube that is changing. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Difficulty Problems - Week 16 (Sequence)
In this sequence worksheet, young scholars determine the number of positive integers under given conditions, they determine the number of unit cubes in a plane, find decimal expansion, and solve sequences. This two-page worksheet...
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Name the Number: Count Tens and Ones
In this counting worksheet, students use pictures of cubes to count groups of tens and ones, then write the numbers they count next to the pictures.
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Model Numbers to 100
In this numbers worksheet, students solve 6 word problems, using picture models of cubes. Problems are set up using groups of ten.
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Identify Shapes and Matching Parts
Students identify real world objects as shapes they have learned. In this 3-D shapes worksheet, students identify shapes such as a cube for a box, a sphere for a globe, and a cylinder for a soup can.
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Measuring Volume and Capacity
In this measurement worksheet, students measure volume and capacity by doing 2 activities. Students use a hollow box, cubes, and measuring cups to measure volume and capacity.
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Geometry Institute Lesson
Learners practice geometry skills. In this geometry lesson, students find the surface area of cubes and prisms, identify shapes on solids, and distinguish between 2-dimensional objects and solids.
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Which One Could Make This Shape?
Explore two and three-dimensional shapes. Learners first examine three 2-D shapes and determine which of three 3-D figures could have made that shape. The wording here is a bit confusing; make sure your kids understand what it is asking....
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Differentials
Students engage in a instructional activity that is about finding the differentials of an equation. They practice computing the differential and apply them to obtaining the approximations for cube roots. The instructional activity...
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Building Three-Dimensional Structures
Are you looking for a good 3-D geometry lesson that includes hands-on activities for your middle schoolers? Look no further than this one! Pupils use centimeter grid paper embedded in the plan, along with detailed construction...
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Simplifying Exponential Expressions
This exponential expression resource has each of the class members determine the value of given exponential expressions. They use their calculator to find the values and identify patterns. Besides writing the numbers exponentially, they...
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Geometry Practice: Classifying Solids #2
For this solids worksheet, students identify the characteristics of solids. They name solids and determine the number of faces. This three-page worksheet contains seventeen problems. Answers are listed on the last page.
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Introduction to Decimals
Three activities make up an introductory lesson designed to create a strong foundation in comparing fractions to decimals and exploring and building decimal models. Pupils brainstorm and complete a Venn diagram to show how decimals and...
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How Big Can a Bee Be?
Mathematicians analyze the relationships between surface area and volume. They conduct Internet research, conduct various experiments, record the data in a spreadsheet, and graph the results and compare the rate of increase of surface...
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Finding Prime
Fifth and sixth graders explore prime numbers. They work with a partner to build rectangular arrays using twelve tiles. Factor pairs are noted and recorded on graph paper. Pupils construct rectangular arrays with a prime number and...
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Candies R Us
A box is fun to make, especially when it's a candy box! These activities help to cement understanding of the difference between surface area and volume. Have individuals measure the surface area of their box in two-dimensions before...
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Finding Slope of a Line from Graphs, Tables, and Ordered Pairs
Middle schoolers explore the concept of slope in numerous ways and start to look at simple linear equations. They describe the slope in a variety of ways such as the steepness of a line, developing a ratio, using graphs, using similar...
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Is Bigger Always Better?
Explore rational numbers with the young mathematicians in your class. They will investigate decimals, fractions, and percents before ordering and comparing rational numbers. This multi-day unit includes differentiation activities and...
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It's All in the Measurements
Study customary measurements with your sixth graders. They will investigate linear and capacity measurements to then measure and convert linear and capacity units. Finally they will work in small groups to conduct experiments. Resources...
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Planetary Place Value
Third graders explore place value to the ten thousands place. This incredibly thorough, 24-page lesson has learners construct, order, and compare numbers to 9,999. This three-day lesson includes reteaching and extension activities...
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Task: Grain Storage
Farming is full of mathematics, and it provides numerous real-world examples for young mathematicians to study. Here, we look at a cylinder-shaped storage silo that has one flat side. Given certain dimensions, students need to determine...