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Noyce Foundation

Apple Farm Field Trip

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
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...
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Natinal Math + Science Initative

Slope Investigation

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Context is the key to understanding slope. A real-world application of slope uses a weight loss scenario with a constant rate of change to introduce the concept of slope of a line, before it makes a connection to the ordered pairs and...
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Lesson Plan
Consumers Energy

The Cost of Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How much is your toaster costing you every day? Young environmentalists calculate the monetary costs of household appliances based on their average consumption of wattage.
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Curated OER

Algebra 2 Desmos Graphing Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Encourage class members to get creative with functions. Pairs write their names and draw pictures using a graphing application with a collaborative graphic project. The resource provides the requirements for the project, as well as a...
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EngageNY

Modeling with Quadratic Functions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Relevance is key! The resource applies quadratic modeling by incorporating application of physics and business. Pupils work through scenarios of projectile motion and revenue/profit relationships. By using the key features of the graph,...
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EngageNY

Solving Problems in Two Ways—Rates and Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Build confidence by using multiple approaches to problem solving! This resource uses a visual and algebraic approach to solving application problems. A discussion is included about efficient approaches to different problems.
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Curated OER

Problem-Solving Application: Visual Thinking 17.5

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this visual thinking word problem instructional activity, students use visual imagery to solve a word problem by writing the four steps for solving a word problem to discover how the object will look turned upside down. The students...
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Charleston School District

3D Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
How many right triangles can you find in a prism, cone, or pyramid? Using right triangles to find lengths in three-dimensional figures is the focus of the lesson. After working with the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths...
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Curated OER

Hershey Bar Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fourth and fifth graders explain how to use equivalent fractions. They recognize which fractions are equivalent. Pupils find equivalent fractions. 
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EngageNY

The Motion of the Moon, Sun, and Stars—Motivating Mathematics

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What does math have to do with the behavior of the earth and sun? Learn how the movement of celestial bodies has influenced the development of trigonometry. Scholars connects the details in mathematics to their real-world meaning.
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Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers

For Teachers 7th
A well-rounded unit on positive and negative integers is a great addition to your middle school math class. Learners work through five activities, each focused on a different skill, before playing a Game of Life to practice the...
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Curated OER

Calculating Simple Interest

For Students 8th - 12th
Interest can be both a best friend and an enemy...show your learners how it can manifest through this set of 10 word problems. For each, they calculate time, principle, interest, or rate and choose an answer from multiple choice...
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EngageNY

Solving Problems Using Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts are only valuable if they are applicable. An informative resource uses concepts developed in lessons 26 and 27 in a 36-part series. Scholars write equations and solve for missing side lengths for given right triangles. When...
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EngageNY

Interpreting Quadratic Functions from Graphs and Tables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Seeing functions in nature is a beautiful part of mathematics by analyzing the motion of a dolphin over time. Then take a look at the value of a stock and maximize the profit of a new toy. Explore the application of quadratics by...
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EngageNY

Comparing Quadratic, Square Root, and Cube Root Functions Represented in Different Ways

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Need a real scenario to compare functions? This lesson has it all! Through application, individuals model using different types of functions. They analyze each in terms of the context using the key features of the graphs. 
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Curated OER

Applications of Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.
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Curated OER

Sunshine Math- Earth, XXIV

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math story problems worksheet, students solve 8 varied problems that include: calculator work, making a list, money, area, and ordered pairs.
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Curated OER

Math Club Worksheet #20b

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete a maze that they are given going from left to right. Students complete 1 maze total.
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Curated OER

Math: Basic Math Applications

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students answer 303 problems including addition of numbers with decimal points, multiplication word problems, and rounding numbers to the nearest one thousand.
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Curated OER

Candy Bar Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Geometers explore mathematics by completing an object measurement worksheet. They utilize a variety of candy bars and rulers to conduct a measurement experiment in class. They complete worksheets as a group based on the measurement...
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Curated OER

Fractions and Paper Folding

For Teachers K - 11th
In this fraction lesson plan, young scholars manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great lesson plan for getting...
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Curated OER

Math 150 - Differentiation Applications

For Students 11th - 12th
In this differentiation worksheet, students solve 25 short answer word problems. Students solve application word problems by finding the derivatives of functions.
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Curated OER

Graphing Applications

For Students 7th - 12th
In this graphing applications worksheet, students derive equations for 4 word problems. Students then define variables, find intercepts, graph the equations, and interpret the slopes.
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Curated OER

Word Clue and All About Me Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving word problems using highlighted strategies. For this word problem lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and  use words as clues that indicate the math operations that will be used to solve problems. They use the...

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