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Factoring Trinomials
Pupils factor trinomials correctly. In this algebra lesson, students review the rules for factoring trinomials. They factor different polynomials as they relate the same concept and idea to facoring trinomials.
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Sled Kite Proportions
Students build sled kites. in this kite building lesson plan, students must read directions for kite building and enlarge the proportions of the given kite pattern. Students focus on the angles and line of symmetry in their kite.
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Prime Factorization
In this prime factorization worksheet, students solve 7 multiple choice problems. Students find the prime factorization of 91, 84, 78, 70, 67,63, and 36.
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Unit 2 Section 2: Prime Factors
In this prime factors worksheet, students make six factor trees. They tell the prime factorization for eight numbers. Students answer three questions regarding the prime factorization of numbers.
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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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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems
Students identify word problem strategies. In this problem solving lesson, students act as "math coaches" to identify key words that indicate mathematical operations. Students use a white board to complete each word problem
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Plotting Points
In this middle school mathematics/Algebra I worksheet, students plot points on a coordinate plane. The one page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are not provided.
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It's Clean, Fresh and only Three Billion Years Old - Water!
Students engage in a lesson which explores the wate cycle. They get to see some very entertaining video, do fun hands-on activities and gain a better understanding of evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection.
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Hamburger Lesson
Students examine fractions in this lesson. They practice with how to reduce and perform operations on fractions.
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How Tall is that Tree?
Students apply their math skills to develop an accurate estimate of the height of a tall tree. Three different methods are outlined. All grade levels should be able to perform the shadow method and the proportional method.
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Measuring the Flagpole
Studets practice problem solving and comparison of quantities, ratios and prproportions. They develop a plan for determining the height of a flagpole complete with drawings and calculations. In addition, they complete a written...
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Around We Go!
Students make accurate measurements and calculations of measuring the area an perimeter of a section of the floor accordingly. They use appropriate measurement and calculation strategies to write a complete a clear explanation for how...
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Using Ratios
Students study the Golden Ratio and its relationship to Renaissance artists. After exploring proportions and ratios used by Renaissance artists, students create a mix of ten variations of color paint, and record the ratios of primary...
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Independent and Dependent Events
In this math learning exercise, students label events as independent or dependent. They find the probability of a series of events happening.
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Who's got the fastest legs?
Students use a stopwatch to collect information for a scatterplot. In this fastest legs lessons, students collect data through the taking of measurements, create and find a median number. Students develop an equation and answer...
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Probability and Statistics Pre-Test
In this statistics and probability interactive instructional activity, learners answer ten multiple choice questions by applying the principles of probability.
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First Rhythmic Composition
Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson, students interrelate the concept of math into music as they fill out a chart identifying the names and symbols of music notes and their equivalent values in...
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Bungee M&M's
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
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TAKS 5th Grade Daily Upkeep 10
In this mathematics worksheet, young scholars practice finding the coordinates found in the Cartesian graphing style for the three problems.
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Skills Review Sheet: Equations
Learners find the equation that passes through two given points. They then locate the intersection of two lines, and find the x and y intercepts for four parabolas when given their equations. Answers are provided.
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Walking the Plank
Eighth graders experiment with a bathroom scale, books and a plank to determine how weight readings change as distance is applied. They graph and interpret the results.
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Firewood Problem
Middle schoolers write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
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How Many Thousandths Are in Your Box?
Pupils identify the different place values. In this algebra instructional activity, students represent decimal place values with manipulatives. They identify the correct place value using commas and mathematical reasoning.
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Common Factors And Greatest Common Factors
In this common factors and greatest common factors worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve the factors to twenty word problems and mathematical equations.