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The 3 R's of Common Denominators
Third graders are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet.
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Functions
Students explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.
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Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 9 different linear equations by applying the point-slope formula in each. First, they determine the linear equation of each. Then, students use the slope and one point of the line to...
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Square Numbers
Fourth graders use square tiles to help them explain the concept of square numbers.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Owned a Box Company
Learners use the relationship between volume and surface area to construct a box out of a piece of paper that maximizes volume using a table and by using graphing and calculus techniques.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy
Pupils develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.
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Reality Check
Fourth graders practice living on a budget. They must plan for rent, utilities, and food and determine if they can afford the luxuries of a phone, car, gas, movies, clothes, etc., using a newspaper to gather their information.
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Prime Factorization
In these prime factorization worksheets, students make a factor tree of the given numbers and then write the answers using exponential notation. Students then use multiplication to check their factoring work. Students evaluate the...
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, students use the order of operations to solve problems with at least 2 operations in each problem. Students solve 18 problems.
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Properties of Logarithms
Eleventh graders investigate logarithms. In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore the properties of logarithms that are used to simplify expression and solve equations. Students confirm their conjectures regarding the...
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Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
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Roots and Radical Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Escape! Survival of the Fittest Grasshopper
Fourth graders, in groups, design a paperclip grasshopper. They determine its ability to survive a prey by jumping high, far, or with a distracting behavior.
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Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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Which Is the Better Car Deal?
Learners investigate whether it is more economically sound to take a low financing rate or rebate when purchasing a car.
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Learners explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Learners use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
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Super Factors
Students complete activity pages. In this factors activity, students practice finding the factors of numbers. They discuss prime factors and prime factorization and learn how to complete a factor tree.
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Exploring Functions with Calculus and Dynamic Software
Calculus can be project-based and inquiry-centered by using dynamic software.
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]
This instructional activity provides exercises in writing expressions in exponential form, multiplying and dividing powers, and working with zero and negative exponents. A series of challenging word problems are included.
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Math Drills: Powers of Ten Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your skills working with powers of ten. Sheets focus on whole numbers and decimals in comma/point and point/comma formats and are in both standard form and exponent form.
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Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Powers
Several examples of equations are used to demonstrate the exponent rule of multiplying powers at this site.