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Rotations in the Plane
Pupils investigate the properties of a rotation as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to observe the relationship between the pre-image and the image formed by the rotation. The lesson plan provides ample opportunity for learners to...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Test Book 2
In this mathematics test book, students answer problems dealing with topics covered during the year. They solve problems dealing with percent, probability, properties, and interpreting graphs. This sixteen page instructional activity...
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Polyhedra
Young scholars analyze convex polyhedra through hands on methods. In this geometrical shapes activity, students construct paper models of convex polyhedra and identify the different properties including the number of sides, faces and edges.
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Segments Formed by Intersectiong Chords, Secants, and Tangents
Learners investigate the properties of segments formed which chords, secants, and tangents, intersect. The dynamic nature of Cabri Jr. allows students to form and verify conjectures regarding segment relationships.
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Altitude, Median, and Angle Bisector of a Triangle
Learners investigate the special properties of an altitude, a median, and an angle bisector and explore how these special segments divide the area of a triangle. The dynamic nature of Cabri Jr. allows pupils to form and verify conjectures.
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Geometry: Cut, Construct, Think
Learners identify the properties of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students cut out shapes try to construct polygons. Learners analyze the shapes and fill out a table of characteristics.
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Exponents Problems
In this algebra activity, students solve problems containing exponents. They apply the properties of exponents to solve these problems. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Ellipses
Students define ellipses and their properties. In this calculus instructional activity, students analyze ellipses for their shape, center, major and minor axes. They create a paper ellipse to have a visual of what an ellipse really looks...
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Just the Facts! Exploring Order of Operations and Properties of Real Numbers
Sixth graders explore the concept of order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, 6th graders view a powerpoint about order of operations in society. Students post on a blog about order of operations.
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Ingetrated Algebra Practice
In this integrated algebra instructional activity, students solve probability problems. They identify the appropriate sample space for the given experiment. This two-page instructional activity contains 4 multiple-choice problems. ...
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the property that best justifies the given statement. Then, students find the solution for each...
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions involving properties, solving equations, solving inequalities, and validity of statements.
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Complex Numbers
In this complex numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include addition and subtraction of these numbers. First, they add or subtract the coefficients of similar terms algebraically. Then, students remove the...
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Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
A thorough and professional appearance characterizes a lesson on linear equations. Maturing mathematicians are taught to identify and exemplify linear equations with a single variable. They also classify equations according to the number...
Fraction Bars
Multiplying Fractions Times Whole Numbers and Fractions
Fifth graders make the connections using models between multiplying a fraction times a whole number and multiplying a fraction times a fraction. After completing three teacher-led activities, pupils access a website on their own to play...
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Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
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Cover Up Problems
Don't cover up this resource — use it out in the open! Pupils learn how to cover up various parts of a linear equation in order to help solve the equation. A worksheet of problems provides practice with this skill.
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Suzi's Company
The mean might not always be the best representation of the average. The assessment task has individuals determine the measures of center for the salaries of a company. They determine which of the three would be the best representation...
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Operations with Radical Expressions
In this radical expressions activity, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include using operations with radical expressions. First, they add or subtract each radical expression using the distributive or commutative...
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Solve for the Unknown
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
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The Pythagorean Relationship
Add up areas of squares to discover the pythagorean relationship. Small groups create right triangles with squares along each side. They calculate the areas of each square and notice the relationship. Groups construct other types of...
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Simplifying Rational-Fractional Expression
In this rational and fractional expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying various types of expressions. They simplify into simplest form each of the listed equations, including both rational...
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Solving Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various quadratic equations. First, they factor out the equation and set it to zero. Then, students solve each factor and check their work by...
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Complex Numbers
In this complex numbers learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include either adding or subtracting complex numbers. First, they determine the sum of the real components. Then, students determine the sum of the...