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Negative Magic Squares

For Teachers 4th
Magic squares are interesting objects in both mathematics proper and in recreational mathematics. So they are objects that children should have heard about and experienced. The problems in this sequence give students the opportunity to...
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information from the...
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Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

For Students 11th
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve and graph the solutions to absolute value equations and inequalities. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples in addition to sixteen practice questions. Answers are...
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Doghouses, Doors and Design

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students engage in active problem solving as they create a design for a doghouse.They work in collaborative groups to complete their task. In addition, they explore numerical problems and develop unique strategies to assist them with...
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Creating Story Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
Put your young mathematician's word problem creativity to the test! The directions give the class two simple addition problems with the solution, but there is a missing value to be solved. Your class will love that they can create their...
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Represent Numbers, Joining, More/Less

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have your learners practice their simple addition and recognizing larger and smaller quantities with this fun and simple exercise. Counting apples is an entertaining way for them to show off their skills!
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Cornbread Addition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after being given a box of cornbread mix, follow the directions to make the cornbread. They utilize measuring cups to mix all the ingredients together and incorporate adding simple fractions while mixing up the cornbread.
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Walking that Line

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students attempt to describe and use longitude and latitude. They will identify different countries, their neighbors, and borders around the world. Included in the lesson the students identify natural features that control the borders of...
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Slope Calculation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners compute the slope of a line based on the coordinates of two points on the line. In addition, they examine the relationship between the numerical value of slope and its properties on a graph.
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Fundamentals of Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how multiplication is a quicker and neater form of addition and how they can simulate the concept of groups and (sets) to construct the visual effect of multiplication by way of forming groups of (2's) (3's) and (4's).
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Estimation and Computation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.
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Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners work cooperatively as a team and accurately throw a Frisbee. In addition, students explore fitness components and different systems of the human body.
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Building Word Problems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study addition and subtraction facts. In equal groups, they play a race game to correctly solve addition and subtraction problems. Using a PowerPoint presentation, the teacher demonstrates how to write word problems and...
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Math Club Problems #12

For Students 8th
In this math club problems #12 instructional activity, 8th graders solve 6 math puzzles about number patterns, drawing lines, adding sums, and family ages using logic and problem solving skills.
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Make Your Own "Weather" Map

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, with an emphasis on multi-step and non-routine problems. They acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.
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Subtraction of Two Digit Numbers No Regrouping Worksheet #9

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this subtraction activity, students solve 20 problems in which two digit numbers are subtracted. There is no regrouping on this page.
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Organizing your Research

For Students 7th - 9th
In this research worksheet, students read about how to organize themselves when doing research. They read about a student who had a topic to research but had difficulty coming up with books about his topic. Students suggest ways to...
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Seeing Around Corners

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders build a periscope and experiment with it to determine how this tool helps them extend their line of sight.
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Short Stories and Sitcoms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare 19th Century short stories to 20th Century sitcoms. They address seven questions as the watch a sitcom for homework and create a web to use for further comparison.
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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars solve problems using the distributive property. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.
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Investigating Linear Equations Using Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate linear equations using the Ti-Calculator. For this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the different quadrants on a coordinate plane. They identify ordered pairs used to plot lines.
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Climate and Weather

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars become familiar with weather terminology and different representations of data as they explore various on-line weather sites. They practice using and interpreting data determining the effects of the time of day, time of...