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"BATS on Parade" by Kathi Appelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students correctly express and interpret mathematical facts, concepts, and procedures in symbolic, verbal and graphical form. They use a table to organize information.
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TAAS Attack Daily Upkeep #7

For Teachers 5th
In this word problem worksheet, 5th graders review various mathematical terms by selecting the correct letter that answers each question completely. There are a total of 13 math problems to solve which vary between word problems,...
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The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. For this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Real Number System

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Maximum, Minimum, Increasing, Decreasing

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learners practice with the StudyCard set on assessing real-world contexts dealing with the concepts of maximum, minimum, increasing and decreasing. They view a variety of quadratic functions and equations with their TI-83 Plus calculators.
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Equations in Motion: Design and construct a mobile

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in a lesson that covers the concepts of solving equations and inequalities. To master the concept they must demonstrate visually and verbally how both sides of an equation must be balanced. They construct a balanced...
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A Sick Astronaut

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Traveling Through the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Balancing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.
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The Quest for Roots of Higher Order Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians explore the concept of solutions to higher order equations as they find roots of polynomials of degree three or higher. They also use the zero function on the Ti-83 to locate zeros of polynomials on a graph.
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Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of logarithms.  In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties.  Learners use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a...
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Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. For this algebra lesson, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range and...
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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra lesson, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator and denominator.
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Credit Cards and Compound Interests-Exponential Growth

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. In this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using distribution. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the distributive property. They graph their solution on a graph.
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The Magic Squares

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to solve a magic square arrangement. In small groups they explore various strategies including non-algebraic and algebraic techniques, write an explanation of their solution, and...
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Evaluation Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I lesson plan. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.
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Discriminating Against the Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2 real,...
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Which Method Will You Choose? Finding Solutions to Systems of Equations.

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders determine which method is the best for solving a systems:  graphing, substitution, or elimination.  Students choose...
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students write the equation of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response...
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Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Slope and Topographic Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra lesson, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.
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Variables and Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations by writing expressions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.
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Data Collection for Bar Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners study the concept of central tendency in this data collection for bar graph lesson. They collect data outside as instructed and organize it into a bar graphs, then they list in specific groups the labels that appear on the...

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