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Working With Algebraic Expressions
First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they evaluate...
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6: Adding with Negative Numbers
In this adding negative numbers activity, students solve three multi-part short answer problems. Students add negative integers. Students evaluate addition and subtraction expressions for given values.
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Equations Analysis Test Song Title
In this probability worksheet, 4th graders figure words to a song using the beginning letters. There are 10 different letters to decipher with an answer key.
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Translating Verbal Phrases into Symbols
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. The one page worksheet contains six multiple choice problems. Solutions are provided.
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Homework #13: Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
In this percents and decimals worksheet, students convert percents, decimals and fractions to the stated form. They translate short percent statements to number sentences and then solve them. This two-page worksheet contains 24 problems.
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Use Order of Operations to Evaluate Expressions—No Grouping Symbols
Students identify and explain different types of data collection and graphs. For this graphs and data collection lesson, students record their observations of a variety of data collection tools and graphs displayed in the room. Students...
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Money Bags
Third graders explore different combinations of coins that can be used for specified amounts of money using paper money and tree diagrams. They write money amounts in different forms. Groups utilize a tree diagram imbedded in this lesson...
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Close Enough?
Students examine how navigation is based on mathematics and how making a mistake in measuring an angle could have an impact on a target. They observe a teacher-led lecture, use a calculator to complete two worksheets, and participate in...
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Plotting Temperature and Altitude
students convert the temperature readings from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. they predict and create a graph of what the graph of altitude (x-axis) versus temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (y-axis) might look like.
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Geometry Standardized Test Practice
In this angles and figures review activity, 10th graders solve and complete 39 different multiple choice problems. First, they find the length of a line between two given points. Then, students name the type of transformation and the...
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Spherical Geometry: A Global Perspective
Learners investigate spherical geometry using a globe and an apple. In this spherical geometry lesson plan, students translate Euclidean geometry terms to spherical geometry terms using a globe. They answer 3 questions about spherical...
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Quick Quiz- Decimal Place Values
In this decimal place value activity, learners complete a ten question multiple choice and short answer quiz about decimals. Students identify the digit in different places and translate numbers into word form.
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Arthur Young and the President
High schoolers work with NASS data by converting it into prose. For this historical agriculture information lesson, students read about how George Washington communicated information about crop yields, livestock, and land values. They...
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Distance, Scientific Notation
Students calculate the distance of two objects, and rewrite numbers using scientific notation. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations and plug the values back into the equations to check their answers....
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Dividing with Fractions
Fifth graders explore the strategies to solve word problems using multiplication and division. In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between multiplication and division to solve problems. Students view...
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It's A Snap! (Place Value Made Easy)
Students are introduced to the importance of using place value in number systems. They view a video, play games, explore websites and research the pay scale of three jobs that interest them.
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A Common Measuring System
Learners review the units of measurement of the Metric system. They translate a standard recipe into one using metric units. One group prepares the recipe using standard measurements and another prepares it using Metric units. They...
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Solving Using Linear Equations
Seventh graders explore linear equations. They observe the relationship between linear equations an patterns. Students make decisions using information given in graphs to solve linear equations. They perform a toothpick activity to...
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Logarithms
In this logarithms worksheet, 12th graders solve and complete 54 various types of problems. First, they write the numbers in the format of an exponential equation. Then, students write each problem listed and translate into log notation....
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Beads, Balls, and Beakers
Young scholars analyze the amount of space required to pack round objects. In this geometry instructional activity, students practice using space economically by practicing packing spheres into beakers. They then translate this concept...
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Nim: A Game Played All Over the World
Students participate in a European subtraction game. In this subtraction lesson, students use pebbles to demonstrate different subtraction strategies. The students use a deduction strategy to be the first one left with no pebbles.
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1-800-MATHFUN
Pupils complete a number and letter recognition activity by creating phone numbers for businesses. For this telephone number lesson, students brainstorm telephone numbers that include words. Pupils translate numbers to their numeric...
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Reflection, Translation and Rotation
In this reflection, translation and rotation worksheet, students determine which of these things have been done to s set of figures. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Reflection, Rotation or Translation?
In this reflection, rotation and translation worksheet, students determine which has been done to a set of 6 figures. A reference web site is given for additional activities.