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5280 Math

Interesting Times

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Gain a little interest in functions with a real-life task. Young scholars analyze home loan data with a geometric sequence and series. They use the models to make predictions about the total loan payments at certain intervals in a useful...
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Lesson Plan
NASA

What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
While all light travels at the same speed, each color in the visible light spectrum contains a different wavelength and frequency. Scholars determine the relationship between frequency and wavelength as they complete the activity. They...
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Inside Mathematics

Two Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
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EngageNY

Nonlinear Motion

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate nonlinear motion through an analysis using the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils combine their algebraic and geometric skills in the 24th lesson of this 25-part module. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, scholars collect data on the...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Exponential Decay: Cool Sunglasses

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Who wouldn't want to wear four pairs of sunglasses? Each pair of sunglasses reduces the percent of incoming light by one-half. An interactive tutorial helps young mathematicians build a graph that models this scenario. They then explore...
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Curated OER

3c and 5c Stamps

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore multiples of consecutive numbers. Given a real life situation, students devise and use problem solving strategies. Students describe what it means for a sequence to carry on to infinity. They locate patterns in...
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Curated OER

Patterns All Around (Centers)

For Teachers K
Students identify, extend, and create patterns of sounds, physical movements, and concrete objects. They brainstorm patterns found in the classroom. Students use mathematical attributes to identify patterns and predict what comes next.
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Curated OER

"Bats on Parade" by Kathy Appelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine numbers and try to find a pattern in their relationship. They write an algebraic expression for the nth term.
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Curated OER

"If You Hopped Like a Frog" by David M. Schwartz

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars search for and generalize an algebraic pattern. They make and analyze a coordinate graph.
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Curated OER

How Old Did You Say?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and develop algebraic formulas based on their own ages as the known variable. This is a clever, and simple, way to introduce the concept of algebra to young students.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

QwikQure Algebra

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the problem using a bottle of medicine. They estimate the volume of the medicine and predict the instructions on the bottle. They then think about how they might solve the problem before asking them to...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Place a lesson on sequences in your sequence of lessons. Scholars first learn the basics of geometric sequences, such as common ratios and then they write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.
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Curated OER

Best lesson in the whole world!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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Curated OER

Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grade 5: Multiple Towers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use interlocking cubes to build towers to represent factors of numbers and place the towers in the appropriate places on a Tower chart in order to look for patterns. They work in partner groups, and finish by writing...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Math Sequencing Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Recognizing patterns and sequences in groups of numbers is an essential skill for all students to learn.
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Activity
Curated OER

Math Challenges

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students engage their critical thinking skills to solve challenging math problems. In these problem solving lessons, student work with tessellations, weights/measurement, reasoning, surface area, geometric shapes, and algebraic procedures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forms of Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the different forms of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders talk about the pros and cons of algebraic equations. They discuss reflection across the x and y axis and write out the equation...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Scott the Painter

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They create a table to figure out what rooms should be painted first and in what order. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Interpreting Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students interpret graphs using given data and information. They are asked to relate real world scenario using algebraic equations. There are 31 questions with a variety of topics being covered.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polly and the Shapeshifter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the patterns in polygons and relate it to the rate of change. In this algebra lesson, students discuss the relationship between the data and the graph of the data.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring the Area of Polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use pattern blocks to explore areas of polygons. They explain that the answers to the area of the same polygon vary according to the units of measurement used. They visualize how different units of measurement can be used...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Place Value

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the relationship between base 5 and base 10. They determine zero is a place holder and how to read and write base 5 numbers. They reinforce previously observed patterns in base 5 pieces. They choose another base and...

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