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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 3.oa Finding the Unknown in a Division Equation

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
This task shows an equation that elicits key misconceptions around equations and division. Aligns with 3.OA.A.4 and CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.4 Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division
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Cpalms: Product of Non Zero Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this formative assessment task, students are asked to explain how rational and irrational numbers differ and why the product of a non-zero rational number and an irrational number is irrational....
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Cpalms: Mudslide

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a formative assessment task where students are asked to first make a mathematical model of a mudslide given the dimensions of the area it covers. They then use an estimate of density to...
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Cpalms: Population of Utah

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a formative assessment task where students are asked to estimate the population of Utah based on information given about its population density and the perimeter of its state boundaries. Samples...
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Cpalms: How Many Trees?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] For this formative assessment task, students are asked to find the density and the estimated number of trees in a forest, given certain parameters. Samples of student responses and possible...
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Game Dev: There Is No Such Thing as Centrifugal Force

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an exceptional explanation of centripetal force. Explains why the common misconception of a centrifugal force is incorrect.
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Cpalms: Size It Up

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a formative assessment task where students are asked to use geometric solids to model each of four tent shapes on a instructional activity and use mathematical language to describe them. Samples...