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Graphing Polynomials
For this polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 3 different problems. First, they illustrate the x is equal to a given number of a function and determine its multiplicity. Then, students factor the function completely and...
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Transfromations
For this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve questions that involve rotations, reflections, and dilations. The one page worksheet contains ten multiple choice questions. Answers are not provided.
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March of the Dividing Ant
Young scholars inspect divisibility rules. In this divisibility rules lesson, students study the relationship between factorization and the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10. Young scholars read One Hundred Hungry Ants and A...
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The Five Number Game
Learners explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.
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Polling and Public Opinion
Most people are eager to offer their opinions about topics of interest, but what's the most effective way to collect and assess these opinions as a matter of fact? High schoolers learn about the history of polling, as well as the...
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How to Use the Distributive Property of Multiplication
Fourth graders evaluate the distributive property of multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, 4th graders discover how the distributive property makes problem solving faster. Students complete several problems demonstrating their...
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers and complete an activity problem. Given a 100 chart, they follow directions to create a prime number chart. In groups, 6th graders play a "Prime Take Away" activity to reinforce prime...
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More Equations - Week 8 (Consecutive Numbers)
For this consecutive numbers worksheet, students determine consecutive numbers in a sequence, solve problems using the quadratic equation, and examine coefficients. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Exponential Properties
In this algebra learning exercise, students apply the properties of exponents as they solve problems with exponents. They compare ratios and volumes as they relate to each other. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Coordinate Graphs, Translations and Reflections
Students perform translations and reflections. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph functions. They move the functions around on the coordinate plane using translation and reflection.
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Paper Pool
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis activity, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve quadratic functions through factoring and graphing. They solve for the area of a rectangular area. There are 20 questions.
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Maps
Students investigate threee types of maps. For this algebra lesson, students idenitfy different maps and explore how they relate to the area keeping cllimate and topography in mind. They discuss maps used to navigate land. air and sea.
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Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
In this instructional activity, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations.
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Probability of Numbers Worksheet
In this problem solving activity, students read a word problem and solve 5 probability scenarios from the word problem. Students work out each scenario in the work space provided.
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Inferring Height From Bone Length
Students determine the relationship between bone length and height. In groups, they are told the race and gender of the individual and discuss how this affects height. They measure the lengths of the bones in metric measurements and...
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Algebra II Chapter 10 Test
In this algebra activity, students solve divisions problems using long division and synthetic division. There are 14 questions and an extra credit problem.
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Asthma Survey
Learners collect survey data on the prevalence of asthma in a community. They summarize and display the survey data in ways that show meaning.
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Associative Properties
Young scholars investigate the associative property of addition. In this associative property of addition lesson, students work in pairs and build addition problems with six blocks. They sit on either side of a desk so that they can...
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Tessellation
Young scholars create an art piece incorporating tessellating shapes, translational symmetry, reflectional symmetry,and or rotational symmetry. They are asked if they know the definition of tessellation. If so, students are asked what...
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Exponent Power
Learners explore multiplication and division problems using exponents. Students examine positive, negative and zero powers. They relate powers to geometric sequences. Learners devise strategies and discover rules of exponents.
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Babylonian Mathematics 2
Students research Babylonian mathematics. They calculate simple surd numbers. Students find the fractional form of rational numbers expressed as decimals. They work with numbers in base 60.
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The Difference of Two Squares
Students practice the use of number properties through exploring the difference of two squares, creating an array model for multiplication, and work with decimal numbers. In groups, students explore patterns in an array and determine...
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Doubling Up
Fifth graders explore the powers of two and substitute values into their own names by solving a math word problem. They perform calculations with powers of numbers, find square roots, and explain the relation between a square root and a...