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Order of Operations with Variable Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...
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Butterfly Addition: Color by Numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Children learning to add numbers up to 11 develop the strategy of using the larger number as the first addend and counting on from there to find a sum. They define addition and review the meaning of the plus (+) symbol. To practice, they...
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Comparing 3 Digit Numbers

For Students 1st - 2nd
Warm up your mathematicians with this comparing numbers activity. Because it includes an explanation, consider projecting this as an all-class activity, covering up the answers until after learner responses have been shared. There are...
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Comparing Numbers to 100

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Have your budding math analysts compare numbers up to 100. Here are 2 worksheets that each include 60 problems where learners use the appropriate symbol to determine which number is greater than, less than, or equal. An answer key for...
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The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
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Cuisenaire Mats

For Teachers 1st
First graders use Cuisenaire rods to study the mathematical symbols =, <, > for the relationships is equal to, is less than, and is greater than. They use the rods to show visual explanations of common number combinations.
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Reading, Writing, and Ordering Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study place value. Students participate in place value and number relay games, write numbers in words, and discuss how numbers are read. As a class, they discuss the meaning of less than and grater than signs. Students use...
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Lesson 3 How Do You Read Stock Quotes Online ?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students understand how to get and interpret stock price data online. They describe certain aspects of various corporations and know the meanings of important terms involving the stock market.
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Explore Surface Types on a Journey Around Earth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore satellite data. In this technology cross-curriculum math and world geography lesson, students locate specific map areas using a microset of satellite data. Young scholars use technology and math skills to determine...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Words to Expressions 1

For Teachers 5th Standards
Designed as a follow-up to the lesson plan titled Watch Out for Parenthesis 1, this activity asks young learners to write an equation for the calculation described with words rather than numbers and symbols. The treasure that 5th graders...
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Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Math whizzes read a series of slides describing steps to solving linear equations. They view a slide-show presentation. Each page, or slide, presents a different topic. Topics include: defining a linear equations, inverse operations,...
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Introducing More or Less Than

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this more or less than worksheet, students read about the symbols and their meaning, then insert symbols appropriately in a set of 12 problems. 
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The Lawnmower Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a word problem by rewriting it using math symbols. They calculate how fast the woman can mow the lawn given different scenarios. There is an answer key.
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Division

For Students 4th - 6th
In this division worksheet, students use all three symbols to divide. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find twenty-eight quotients.
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Order of Operations

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math learning exercise, students read about the order of operations and view examples. Students then answer 6 order of operation problems.
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The Mayan Calendar

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners analyze the Mayan calendar and define its meaning. In this algebra lesson, students explain what the Mayan calendar means and how it works. They define the symbols and recreate a simplified version of the Mayan calendar.
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Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This all-encompassing lesson plan immerses your math class in the world of algebraic expressions. Written details are provided to guide you in guiding them to identify the parts of an expression and simplify them. Sample problems are...
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Digit Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols to find the digit in the first cell and tell how many zeros are in the entire digit number. There is an answer key.
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Organizer
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Misconceptions in Mathematics: Misconception 19

For Students 5th - 8th
In this mathematics symbols misconceptions worksheet, students examine an example of a math mistake and explore the reasons that the example is incorrect.
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Mandala Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare and contrast symbols and images in traditional Buddist and Hindu mandalas and choose several symbols that have meaning to them. They assess the spiritual beliefs and representations in traditional creation of this art...
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Egypt

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
From pharaohs and pyramids to the mummification process, this packet is a fantastic resource for studying ancient Egypt! Worksheets not only review key terms and practices that are foundational to ancient Egyptian culture, such as...
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Global Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students select appropriate data to determine the mean, median, mode and range of a set of data. They calculate the statistical data on literacy rates and life expectancy within each geographic region of the world. Students determine...
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Oh Say Can You See?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of patriotism through literature, songs, and poetry. They also identify patriotic symbols and activities such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner, the bald eagle, and monuments.
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Temperature Bar Graph

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore mean, median and mode. In this math lesson, students analyze temperature data and figure the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students graph the data in a bar graph.