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ELA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.8
Your learners need to develop skills to argue effectively, and this comes by understanding the traditions that make claims valid, and what detracts from their effectiveness. Although this resource does not give advice on how to teach...
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Virtual Field Trip
Are we there yet? Young trip planners learn about their state and plan a trip. They will select sites to see in three cities in their state, and record associated costs in a spreadsheet. While this was originally designed as a...
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Skills You Need to Succeed
Students identify basic skills needed to succeed in the world of work, including communication skills, computation skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
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Addition Word Problems
In this addition word problems worksheet, students analyze how to develop word solving skills involving simple addition to one hundred.
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Who wants to Win Millions: 6th Grade Multiplication
Solving math problems for pretend monetary rewards sounds too good to be true. Practice and play this game with your 5th or 6th graders. They will multiple numbers by one, numbers ending in zero, and estimate answers.
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Multiplication Snack Activity
Youngsters study multiplication facts by manipulating food in order to problem solve. They will use healthy snack items as manipulatives to solve various multiplication equations. Charts, tables, physical models, and so much more are...
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Multi-Digit Whole Number Subtraction
A thorough exploration into subtracting multi-digit numbers, this series of lessons is an excellent way to guide learners of any skill level. With a step-by-step lesson plan and straightforward assessment tools, kids are sure to...
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Patterns and Pentominoes
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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Math & Science Connection
Whether you're using a collection of Dr. Seuss books to teach basic math skills like counting, adding, and subtracting, or exploring the different states of matter by melting a crayon with a hairdryer, a series of 11 fun activities...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 4: Rational Functions
Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...
Raytheon
Decimals: Multiplication and Division
Use this fine packet of decimal worksheets to help your charges study directions and work through examples for how to solve multiplication and division problems using decimals. They complete a total of 91 problems showing all if their work.
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The Last Word: Using Critical Thinking and Analysis to Reach a Decision
Want to explore the process of writing a persuasive essay and tie it in with the upcoming elections? Class members use Venn diagrams and the hamburger model of persuasive writing to write a five-paragraph essay on elections and...
CK-12 Foundation
Simple Interest
Mathematicians manipulate a mountain of money to solve six questions about simple interest. Question types include several multiple-choice and one discussion.
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Use Proprotions To Solve Word Problems
Eighth graders explore ratios and proportions and how they are used in day to day life. As an activity, they find their own heart rate and then take a survey of other heart rates in the room. After organizing the data, 8th graders use...
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Sentence Match
Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. In this math lesson, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.
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Problem Solving for Leaders
Students identify and explore ways leaders solve problems. In this leadership lesson, students use the FCCLA planning process to solve a given problem. Students report to the class the problem and their solution.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Students explore inequalities. For this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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The Triangle Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders identify different parts of a scalene triangle and calculate the length of different segments. There is one question with an answer key.
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'Igh' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 14 sets of numbers in order to form 14 -igh words.
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'Oa' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 20 sets of numbers in order to form 20 "oa" words.
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The Christmas Tree/Hanukkah Bush Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders put numbers on a Christmas tree in such a way that each row or line will add up to be the same amount. They start with 1 ornament and work down the tree to 4 ornaments. An answer key is provided.
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'U / magic e' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 15 sets of numbers in order to form 15 long u words.
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Y (long i) Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 16 sets of numbers in order to form 16 long i words.
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'Ow' (long o) Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 20 sets of letters in order to form 20 long o words.