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Math Aptitude Test
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders are given an aptitude test on basic mathematical concepts using words problems and real life scenarios. There are 33 problems in this worksheet.
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Paper Towel Structure
Learners investigate technology and its purpose in the workplace. In this geometry lesson plan, students design and build a paper towel structure to investigate motion and forces. They are given a restricted weight and asked to build...
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Perspectives on Common Core: Student-Centered Math
Ditching paper and pencils can lead to great opportunities for collaborative learning and yes, even fun.
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Guess My Shape
Students describe shapes to other students who have to guess that shape. In this shape lesson plan, students describe shape attributes to other students. Then those other students have to guess the shape that is being described to them....
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Grouping Musical Instruments
Students study about musical instruments and group them into these categories: percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass. After discussing these instruments, they independently complete the worksheet.
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Families and neighborhoods
Students create their house to add to a class "neighborhood". For this lesson on family and community, students read the book Family by Todd Parr and discuss how all families and houses are different. Then, students create their own...
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Classifying and Constructing Corners
Fifth graders, after seeing Honeycomb examples, complete a Classifying Angles worksheet, Clock worksheet, and Defining Angles worksheet.
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Six Number Pattern and Sequence Activities
In this numbers and sequences worksheet, students solve problems presented in six different activities. Extension problems are also provided.
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Geometry and Quilting
Fourth graders combine geometry and language arts skills while examining quilt-making. After identifying the geometric shapes contained in quilts, they write stories to encompass the quilt border. Students conclude by creating and...
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Measure: Perimeter, Area and Volume
Students practice measuring with formulas. In this measurement instructional activity, students complete an activity that requires them to calculate perimeter, area, and volume.
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Transformations: Reflections
Students perform transformations on their graphs. In this algebra lesson, students identify the pre-image and image. They find and identify congruent shapes and isometry.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #115
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the November 2010 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Polygons
Middle schoolers work together to create mobiles with different polygons. They research the polygon and list its characteristics. They may present to the class if they chose to.
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Playing in China
Young scholars create their own Chinese tangrams using in-class direction and prior knowledge in this two-day lesson for the early elementary classroom. Chinese toys are also explored.
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SAT Prep
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students are provided with questions that are designed to provide SAT test preparation. The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions. Answers are not provided.
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Math is Beautiful: Tessellation
Students examine patterning in Chinese and Japanese artwork prior to creating their
own tessellations using styrofoam plates in this creative cross-curricular lesson for upper-elementary/middle level classrooms.
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A Funky Healthy Life Style!
Learners name the five food groups and classify foods according to group. They tell how proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins/minerals, and water help their body. Students discuss how play and exercise can help their body.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Triangles and Trigonometry: Properties of Triangles
This lesson focuses on the properties of triangles, a closed shape that has three sides, three vertices, and and three internal angles. There are different types of triangles such as a right triangle, obtuse, and acute based on the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying All Types of Triangles by Lengths of Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on length of sides.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Different Types of Geometric Shapes
A comprehensive list of 2D shapes and 3D solids with everything from a triangle to a dodecahedron. Includes illustrations and short descriptions of attributes for each.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying a triangle inside a composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Triangles by Identifying the Number of Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on the number of equal sides.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.