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Questioning NASA
Space science and math collide in this inquiry that investigates launching times for antacid-tablet rockets! Upper elementary or middle school learners collect data as they launch these mini rockets. They apply concepts of place value...
Noyce Foundation
Ducklings
The class gets their mean and median all in a row with an assessment task that uses a population of ducklings to work with data displays and measures of central tendency. Pupils create a frequency chart and calculate the mean and median....
Computer Science Unplugged
Battleships—Searching Algorithms
How does a computer perform a search in order to find data? The lesson begins with a demonstration on finding one number out of 15. Pairs then play three games of Battleship by using different search techniques. The lesson plan finishes...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Evaluating Statements about Probability
Learners first complete an assessment task where they assess statements on probability. They then sort cards containing probability statements as being either true or false.
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Buttons?
Bring the class into the probability by having everyone count buttons on their shirts. Organize the data into the chart provided and chose different possibilities such as "female with one button" or "all middle schoolers with more than...
Computer Science Unplugged
The Peruvian Coin Flip–Cryptographic Protocols
A digital flip. Introduce your classes to cryptographic protocols using and, or, and not gates. Groups create a complete circuit to convert a binary number into another one. This type of one-way function allows pupils to verify the...
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Interpreting Data
In this interpreting data worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems using different data types. First, they collect raw data from a paragraph shown. Then, students identify the examples of two different types...
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I Wonder How Fast Manduca Grows...
Students create a graph showing the growth of their manduca since it hatched. They make their own predictions about how it will grow. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Introduction to the Concept of Probability
Middle and high schoolers have a clarified definition of probability, they explore about outcomes in probability and how to calculate experimental probability. They use computers to learn about probability.
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Using "Kindness"
Students discover the benefits of kind acts by dissecting the word itself. In this vocabulary lesson, students utilize the letters in the word "kindness" to create other words which they record. Students figure out what "kindness"...
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Multiplying Polynomials
Help learners study polynomials. They will review how to multiply polynomials either by using the FOIL method if they are multiplying a binomial by another binomial, or by using the distributive property.
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Married Math
Students participate in a two-week real-life math unit. In pairs, they calculate salaries, taxes, and a budget, plan a vacation, buy insurance, make a will, and design a room. They conduct Internet research to plan the vacation, and...
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Complementary Probability
In this probability activity, learners solve complementary probability word problems with 4 problems in them. Students complete 2 problems.
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How to Practice Multiplication Drills Without Worksheets
Young scholars practice their multiplication facts without the use of worksheets. They participate in an activity practicing their facts using a die. They record their progress and the game is adjusted as their level increases.
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CATCH, TAG and RELEASE
Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.
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First Willett Math Club Contest
In this word problems worksheet, students complete word problems involving combining outfits, probability, magic, and more. Students complete 5 problems.
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Shape and Space: Transformations
Students explore transformations. In this mathematical transformations lesson, students define quadrilaterals, convert centimeters to meters, and complete a transformations worksheet.
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Geometric Relatioships
Students explore measurements and geometric formulas. In this geometry lesson, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.
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Sixteen Mutually Exclusive Probability Problems
For this mutually exclusive probability worksheet, students solve for the probability of sixteen mutually exclusive events. A short explanation is provided. Additionally students can find hints and check their solutions by using the...
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A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet
Learners use a book or magazine to research the use of letters. They complete a worksheet and compare their results.
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Fraction Conversion Bingo
Pupils reinforce previous math lessons involving the relationships between fractions, decimals and percents.