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Lake Crossing II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete the following problem by using logic: Three couples, the Smiths, the Jones and the Browns wanted to go to the Brown's yacht that was moored a little way out in the lake. There was a dinghy to take them to the yacht but...
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The 400 Problem

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop the skills of problem solving and logical analysis. The conditions of when two subtraction sums are equal is examined to develop other skills like practicing arithmetic in context.
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Time Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make sensible estimates and check for reasonable results. They also solve problems with positive and negative integers using practical activities or models as needed.
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Inequalities and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners prove and apply theorems of triangle inequality and hinge theorem. For this geometry lesson, students will discuss which triangle is bigger and why. They will use theorems, such as Exterior Angle Inequality or the Pythagorean...
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Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range...
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The Handley Sports Problem

For Students 11th
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders analyze how many students participate in four different sports using the probability of an event ocurring. There are 4 questions on this worksheet.
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Moving Day

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders use logic to come to a solution. Students read a short scenario and respond to 1 short answer question writing a logical solution to the given situation.
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Jellybeans

For Students 9th - 11th
In this online math challenge, students determine how many students are in a classroom considering a total number of jellybeans and how many each student received. A solution is available.
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Candy Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice computation.  In this addition and subtraction math lesson, students count M & Ms and Skittles to answer math problems and complete a related worksheet.
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Marta Pricing Options

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine whether buying a "package deal" is really the best deal. In this consumer math lesson plan, 3rd graders watch a video clip and use math skills to solve a word problem determining which "package deal" is the best...
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Measurements

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve word problems involving real world situation. For this geometry lesson, 7th graders solve problems related to volume. They apply the formulas taught in geometry.
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the solution to rational expressions. They solve word problems using the correct formula and equation set up. There are 10 questions with a bonus.
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Measuring Angles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this measuring angles worksheet, learners solve 10 problems in which angles are measured with a protractor and labeled with: acute, obtuse, right.
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The 500 Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars explain face, place and total value of numbers as well as solve three-digit subtraction problems. Before trying answer the problem Students must be able to examine that the same digit is used to represent different amounts.
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Singapore Math and The Common Core

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Tackle The Common Core math standards with some help from your friends in Singapore.
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Patterns and Pentominoes

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students solve pentomino puzzles.  For this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own.  Students will...
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Investigating The Mysteries Of Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use logic and knowledge of mathematics facts to solve problems. They see that pigments can be broken down into separate colors. Pupils recognize the capacity of water to move upward and measure the height water travels up...
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Compound Inequalities and Graphing

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Put geometry skills to the test! Learners solve compound inequalities and then graph the inequalities on a coordinate plane using their geometric skills. They identify the slope and y-intercept in order to graph correctly. I like this...
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"A Slice of the Cone"

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is a set of lessons that explore conics in a number of different ways. Starting with modeling how a conic is produced by the way a plane cuts the cone, to solving complex word problems, algebra learners progress through a series of...
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Persuasive Writing II

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Help your young writers use logic in their persuasive writing. Discuss the characteristics of a persuasive paper, and have pupils work together to explore and solve a syllogism. They will write a short persuasive paper which includes a...
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Arctica - An Interactive Mystery

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Rumours of illness, poisoning, and madness - a ship disappears without a trace! Read this interactive science story and use deductive reasoning skills to solve a mystery. This engaging resource gives science stars a chance to practice...
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Math, Fractions, and Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the relationship between musical rhythms and fractions. They add musical notes together to produce fractions and create addition and subtraction problems with musical notes. Students complete worksheets and create their...
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Applying Algebra to the Life of Middle Schoolers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will read word problems, create questions, and come up with solutions. They are taught to use previous knowledge combined with current content to solve problems logically and algebraically.