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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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The Old Chicken Run Problem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
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Square Milk Bottle Crates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students attempt a problem that Students has the potential to have more than one solution. Hence the problem is accessible to a wide range of students. The problem is essentially about finding patterns and this is typical of a number of...
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Is the System Fair?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra lesson, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.
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Chapter 6 Review Introductory Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that coincide with each Algebra objective. They simplify the expressions.
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Writing a Function Rule

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students determine the equation that correctly represents the relationship between the x and y values provided.  The one page activity contains four multiple choice problems.  Answers are...
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Function Tables

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice representing problems found in the real world in terms that can be translated into mathematical expressions. The situations are represented in tables and graphs by students.
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Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations instructional activity, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...
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Using The Distributive Laws

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students use the operation of multiplication with the distributive law to simplify the expressions. Then they express the answers in ascending order for the variables.
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Gender Issues through Chi-square Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate teachers and gender preference. In this statistic instructional activity, students collect data of teachers calling on students to see if they are calling on one gender more than the other. Students examine the data...
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Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  In this hybrid vehicles instructional activity students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional...
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Using Formulas to Solve Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They use formulas to solve problems. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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Functions and Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this function and logarithm worksheet, students use functions and logarithms to find the sum of digits in a given series. They determine the value of an expression and find the distance between the points of intersection. This...
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Writing Letters for Human Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students draft and edit a letter regarding human rights. They work in groups to select a cause, follow basic letter writing guidelines and draft a persuasive letter expressing their concerns. Students can also send the letters to a...
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Functions As Graphs Worksheet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this math worksheet, students graph the data given in the organizer. The functions are used to create the new line for finding the possible unknowns.
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Simplifying Distribution Worksheet

For Students 7th - 9th
In this simplifying distribution learning exercise, students solve problems with one variable using the distributive property. They place their answers in the answer box provided on the internet. Students are able to view step-by-step...
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Exploding Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss how numbers increase when exponential growth is occurring. They view a video and compare exponential and linear growth with a graphing calculator.
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Algebra, Multiplication, and Division of Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students gain knowledge by measuring time and distance for solving unknowns in an equation. They also will design an airplane and chance to communicate mathematically by writing essays.
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Basic Algebra - Lesson 4 Order of Operations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the correct way to solve equations using the order of operations. They apply a mnemonic device to remember the proper order.
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection to Cellular Growth

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice graphing relationships between variables by studying topics such as exponential growth and decay. They conduct a series of numerical experiments using a computer model and a variety of physical experiments using mold,...
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Right Angles--Algebra Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 11th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary.  The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in the 12 by 12...
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Still More Lollies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders listen to the problem to the class and think about how they solve the problem and to discuss it with their friends using number sentences in their written record of the solution.
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You Can Count on Squares!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in and explore to develop mathematical, specifically algebraic, ideas. Although the tasks are built around measurement, they are algebraic to the extent that they require 'formulae' to be derived form the geometric...
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Marcy's Dots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the pattern changes that could occur in a series using pictures with dots. They use the patterns on the worksheets to have a context to describe pattern in words. Students look to find the linear, quadratic, or...