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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Equivalent Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
In this problem, we have to transform expressions using the distributive, commutative and associative properties to decide which expressions are equivalent. Common mistakes are addressed, such as not distributing the 2 correctly. Aligns...
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Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Adding and Subtracting Inequaliites

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
"Dr. Math" provides an explanation on remembering when inequalities may be added and subtracted. The explanation is in response to a question submitted by a student.
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Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Inscribed Rectangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles to solve this equal area of inscribed polygons problem.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Divide by 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Divide by 1. Quotients are less than or equal to 10. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, or receive division hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.C.7 Fluently...
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Handout
Math Words

Math Words: Symmetric Property of Equality

For Students 9th - 10th
The symmetric property is defined and illustrated.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
"Dr. Math" responds to a student question about solving inequalities. Within the response, a list of the properties of inequalities is provided. Site by Math Forum
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: One Step Multiplication & Division Equations

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Based on our understanding of the balance beam model, we know that that to keep a true equation, we always have to do the same thing to both sides of an equation. But how do we know what to do to both sides of the equation? Learn to...
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Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Saskatchewan looks at the basic rules of solving inequalities, concentrating on inequalities with absolute values. Includes example problems and exercises with their solutions.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Introduction to Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.
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Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Kite

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about kites with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Cut the Cake

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
A math challenge where geometry, measurement, and problem solving meet. Explore the properties of three dimensional shapes when you discover how six friends can equally divide a nine inch square chocolate cake. A one page activity from...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Normal Distributions Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Normal distributions come up time and time again in statistics. A normal distribution has some interesting properties: it has a bell shape, the mean and median are equal, and 68% of the data falls within 1 standard deviation.
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Activity
Other

All Elementary Mathematics: Proportionality and Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the mathematical relationship between ratio, proportion, and proportionality. Examples are included.