Math Stars
Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 7
Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...
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Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The hunt is on! Young mathematicians follow clues and complete a series of ten math puzzles as they try to crack Dr. Integer's code and find the location of his hidden treasure.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Middle School Mathematics Test 2
A 13-page test with two 40-minute sections covers multiple years of math content. It incorporates applied problems and mathematical analysis.
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Triangular Puzzle
For this middle school mathematics worksheet, students solve a puzzle in which each number outside of a triangle is the product of the pair of adjacent numbers inside of the triangle. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Answers...
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Domino Puzzle
In this middle school mathematics/Algebra I worksheet, students use logic to solve a puzzle in which they recover the outlines of the dominos which have been removed. Answers are provided.
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Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Students determine how much it would cost to build a pyramid using modern materials and ancient methods. They design scale drawings, models and submit final cost bids in an attempt to get the job of building a pyramid.
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The Fibonacci Sequence
Students investigate a numerical pattern and look for evidence of mathematical patterns in nature. They solve puzzles and work with a partner to predict sequential numbers in a series.
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Puzzled?
First graders practice identifying simple geometric shapes. As a class, they discuss positional words and review the words for simple shapes and their characteristics. They work together to create their own puzzle using the shapes.
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Celebrate Black History
Learners research African-American mathematicians. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students celebrate Black History by conducting Internet research on an African-American, mathematicians or scientist. Learners...
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Incredible Integers!
There are three parts to this lesson on integers. In the first, learners explore positive and negative numbers on an actual painter's tape number line and by playing a "Hot Seat" game. In part two, they view a BrainPop video and work...
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Hands On: Find Decimal Sums and Differences
In this finding decimal sums and differences practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Part Two: A Truly Inspirational Book List for Teachers
The second article of my two-part series on terrific books for teachers.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Middle School Archive
This site from the Math Forum provides a list of links to many questions from the Dr. Math archive about exponents. This is a good site to use to direct you to different but associated information on the subject.
Math Playground
Math Playground
A collection games, word problems, logic puzzles, and math videos that elementary and middle school students can practice their math skills. Model math problems using blocks, work with online flash cards, complete worksheets, and more.