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Comparing Sets
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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Divisibility Rules
In this divisibility rules worksheet, students solve problems using the division rule for the number three. Examples and explanations are given prior to the exercise. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.
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Number Search: Make 10
In this make ten worksheet, students find at least 12 number sentences that equal ten either by adding, subtracting or multiplying.
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Number Search: Make 12
In this number search worksheet, students complete a number search to find equations that equal 12. Students find 12 equations.
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Number search: make 24
In this number search worksheet, students search for equations that equal 24. Students search for 19 solutions in the number search that looks like a word search.
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Closure Activity for Square Numbers
In this closure activity for square numbers worksheet, 9th graders evaluate if numbers are square numbers by determining if it can be modeled by a square (the shape) for 13 tasks.
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Working with larger arrays
Fifth graders use arrays to show the meaning of multipication in selected situations. They practice using large and small arrays. The lesson plan has numerous activities, which gives students more opportunities to display academic growth.
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Skip it to multiply it
First graders make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers.
They make up, tell and record number stories up to 9 about given objects. They skip count in twos, threes and fives.
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Translating Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
Pupils rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations after they rewrite the equation using algebra. They relate math to the real world.
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Quadratic Rules and Graphs
Learners identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
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FOILing
Middle schoolers practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations
In this multi-step equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include applying several steps to complete each one. First, they determine what the operations have done to the variable and undo these...
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, 5th graders review how to solve a problem using the order of operations. Students then determine the order of operations for the first calculation and then complete the second set by multiplying the...
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Unit 6: Number System Activities
In this number system activity, 6th graders complete a variety of activities: magic circles, decimal arithmagons, dominoes, estimations, decimal equivalents and recurring decimals. Worksheet is a total of 10 pages.
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Solving Algebraic Expressions
Pupils simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Addends with Spiffy
Students solve single variable equations. In this missing addend lesson, students solve problems with missing addends. Students create a function box to help study numerical reasoning.
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Angles and Algebra
Students calculate angle measure for triangles and complementary/supplementary angles. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice.
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Solving Math Word Problems
Students use five word problem solving skills to solve a variety of math word problems. They observe the teacher modelling the five steps, and in small groups complete two worksheet word problems. Students read the problem, find the...
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Calculating Areas of Rectangles
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the areas of rectangles. They use the formula for area of a rectangle.
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Properties of Operations
Eighth graders use the order of operation correctly. In this algebra lesson, 8th graders solve integers using the order of operation. They apply the commutative as well as the associate property to solve problems correctly.
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Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics
Students find the total cost of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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Understanding Celsius
Student read both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures on thermometers. They covert the temperatures and write poems to show understanding.
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Thunderstorms
Fourth graders examine the attraction between two different charges to investigate lightning in a thunderstorm. They complete an experiment and a worksheet.
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Spending Spree
Students collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...