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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
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Going My Way (High School Math)
High schoolers solve uniform motion problems using formula d = rt.
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Is Your Square Complete?
Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
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Who Won the Cross-Country Meet?
Pupils write verbal expressions into algebraic expressions and solve the expressions. They determine who wins a race by determining the algebraic expression.
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Testing For Congruent Triangles
Students define and discuss congruency and the corresponding parts between congruent triangles. They create a pair of congruent triangles, test for congruency, and complete a worksheet.
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The Case of the Missing Middle Term
Students examine the difference of squares equation, and multiply binomials using the FOIL method. They complete the Case of the Missing Middle Term worksheet.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
In this integers instructional activity, students use the integer number line to solve the problems as they add and subtract positive and negative numbers. They find the answers to 10 questions.
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Adding Integers Using an Integer Line
In this integers worksheet, students use integer lines to add the positive and negative numbers. They can show the answers online.
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Subtracting Integers
In this subtracting integers worksheet, students use 9 integer lines to help them solve 9 math problems that require them to subtract positive and negative numbers.
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Solving Single-Step Word Problems
Math wizards learn the five-step plan to solve math word problems. They investigate the five-step process for solving word problems, and examine the use of code words for each of the operations and solve a problem using the strategies.
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Multiplying Integers
Seventh and eighth graders solve math problems where they multiply positive and negative integers. In this multiplication lesson plan, learners use slate boards to complete problems. The step-by-step plan tells you what to write and say...
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...
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The Facts, Gimme the Facts!
Learners engage in a variety of activities which help them memorize their times tables. There are some very good ideas imbedded in this plan of how to systematically teach the basic facts in a way that help students retain what they learn.
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Proportionally Speaking!
Pupils are introduced to the concept of proportions. In groups, they practice solving equations and identify the fraction and ratio as well. They complete a worksheet following the steps outlined to them to review the concept.
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Graphing Our Marbles
Students collect information pertaining to marble colors found in their bag; then creating a spreadsheet in order to make a chart representing their findings using Microsoft Excel. Students will present their results to small groups.
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Beginning Addition Word Problems
In this finding the sums of word problems worksheet, learners add the one-digit word numbers and numerals and use the pictures to assist them. Students solve four problems.
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Math is Everywhere!
In this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
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Shopping for Savings
Fourth graders calculate savings and identify the best value items from a list of products. They rotate through five studying stations, completing various math activities involving calculators and solving problems related to shopping...
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes
Students convert metric units of length, specifically meters, centimeters, and millimeters. In this instructional activity of converting measurements, students participate in various games which require them to put the measurements in...
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Empirical Formulas
In this empirical formulas worksheet, students read about determining empirical formulas from chemical formulas. They determine the empirical formula given ten molecular formulas. They also find the molecular formulas given the mass and...
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Scaling in Maps
In this recognizing map scale ratios learning exercise, students use ratios and centimeter measurements to calculate the distances in reality. Students solve 8 problems.
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Freckle Face
Students collect and record data. In this early data analysis lesson, students gather data about their partners face. As a class, the students use tally marks and pictographs to record the data and answer question about the information...