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Order of Operations with Variable Expressions
Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...
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Watch That Plant Grow
Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.
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The Exponents Rules
In this exponent rules worksheet, students solve and complete 6 various types of problems. First, they complete the chart shown by first giving the question. Then, students expand the question and find the answer using the rules for...
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Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
Students convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit. In this converting activity, students explore temperature conversions. They use a thermometer to determine the temperature of given items.
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A Trip to Colonial Virginia
Students consider prices while planning a trip to Colonial Virginia. In this budgeting lesson plan, students construct an itinerary of events for a vacation. Students are responsible for working within the approved budget.
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The Multiplier (larger 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Students utilize number sense applications to multiply two digit numbers. They use "The Multiplier" and Internet source to partition and solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplications. Students describe how to solve 2-digit by 1-digit...
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The Number Toolbox-Vocabulary Test
For this numbers vocabulary worksheet, students complete a 10 question matching quiz, matching math terms with their definitions. Answers included on page 2.
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Online video games plus curriculum-based math equals an engaging educational tool.
Seventh graders use online math games to practice understanding the skill of estimation and order of operations. In this lesson, 7th graders use the internet to play online games to strengthen their understanding of these skills.
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The Number Toolbox-Vocabulary Test
For this numbers vocabulary worksheet, students complete a 10 question test, matching "number" vocabulary terms with their correct definition. Answers are provided on page 2.
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Fraction Facts
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...
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Graphing Linear Functions
Students practice solving systems of linear equations using the substitution and elimination methods. They determine if the system has one, infinite or no solution. Students also graph the linear equations.
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Math: Football League Statistics
Students examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.
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Fractions Two-Step Word Problems-Mixed Numbers
In this fractions worksheet, students complete word problems containing fractions and mixed numbers. Students complete 12 problems.
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Cannot Buy Me Love
Students investigate the concepts that are related to finance and how it is used in the world. They take part in activities that are focused around the use of a spreadsheet while using a T-chart to simulate a ledger of credits and debits.
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Buying My First Car
Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.
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Sports Bag
Students determine an efficient layout of the pattern pieces needed to make a sports bag with given dimensions and specifications. Given a word problem, data set and a diagram, students evaluate the information they have available and...
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Math & Social Science
Learners are given data and are to calculate averages and yearly totals of how many cars travel the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They also make a graph of the data.
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Tortillas
Middle schoolers convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they...
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Compatible numbers to 20
Young scholars practice theories dealing with equals sign used as a balance, inequality symbols and practice utilizing a box or some other geometric shape to represent an unknown number. They assess numeracy problems embedded in...