Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Planetary Distances on the Playground
There's no need to stay inside; get out of the classroom and create a scaled map of the solar system on your playground field! In collaborative groups, scholars identify the distance between the sun and other planets, place planet...
NASA
Lights on the International Space Station
Groups explore illumination with NASA's Lighting Environment Test Facility (LETF) as a context. Using the TI-Nspire app, groups determine the lux equation that models their simulation. They then use the lux equation to...
Helping with Math
#5: Addition & Subtraction Equations (1 of 2)
Single-step addition or subtraction operations are applied in order to solve these 12 simple equations. An answer key is available, not so much for you, but perhaps to be used by learners as a self-correction tool. Note that the...
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Sixth Grade Word Problems
For this word problem worksheet, 6th graders problems using given information and mathematical equations. Students solve for 19 problems showing work as needed.
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Use Coins to Show an Amount
For this counting coins worksheet, learners read the money amounts within the word problems and then determine which mathematical operation to use to solve the word problems and find the amounts.
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Word Ladders
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students follow Lewis Carroll’s rules to solve Word Ladders. The one page worksheet contains two word ladder problems. Solutions are provided.
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Math Practice Exam
In this math practice exam worksheet, students simplify expressions, find volume and area, write mathematical expressions multiple and divide expressions and reduce fractions. Mention is made of associated videos, but no specific...
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Arithmetic Tricks
In this basic arithmetic worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 math problems. The problems include a variety of addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
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Properties of Real Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, students identify and use the properties of real numbers to solve problems. They identify and differentiate between rational and irrational functions. There are 13 problems.
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Fractions
In this mathematics worksheet, students read, write, order and compare fractions and mixed numbers. They identify that there are various strategies for finding fractional parts and use fractions to order and compare amounts or quantities.
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers
in this math instructional activity, students combine the factors of mixed numbers in order to get the correct products. The answers are also accessible.
Inside Mathematics
Printing Tickets
Determine the better deal. Pupils write the equation for the cost of printing tickets from different printers. They compare the costs graphically and algebraicaly to determine which printer has the best deal based upon the quantity of...
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Numeric Patterns
In this numeric and visual patterns instructional activity, students continue the numeric and visual patterns given to them. Students are given 16 patterns.
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Equations using Visuals
For this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
Helping with Math
Writing Simple Equations
In this simple equations worksheet, learners examine diagrams and write equations to support the information in the diagram. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed...
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Expressions from Sentences
For this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
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Shade the Fraction Worksheets
In these fractions worksheets, students will complete a variety of activities involving basic fractions. Activities include: shading 1/2 and 1/4 of a shape, shading fractions of wheels, coloring fraction strips and identifying the...
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Exponents
In this exponents worksheet, 8th graders solve 16 various types of problems from writing patterns in exponential form to word problems that determine how much greater mass is and how much money was received. They simplify and rewrite...
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Interpreting Algebraic Expressions
Interpreting algebraic expressions is a fundamental skill in beginning algebra. This lesson approaches the task in numerous ways. First, learners assess their understanding with a short worksheet on converting between words and...
Inside Mathematics
Party
Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...
Noyce Foundation
Apple Farm Field Trip
Monitor the growth of young mathematicians with a comprehensive addition and subtraction assessment. Using the context of a class field trip to an apple orchard, this series of four story problems allows children to demonstrate their...
Noyce Foundation
Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...
Inside Mathematics
Hexagons
Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The worksheet includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.
Willow Tree
Number Properties
The number of basic algebraic properties can become overwhelming for learners. A lesson explains and gives examples for all the basic algebraic properties. The resource is perfect to use as a way for pupils to organize and...