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Real-World Linear Programming
Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...
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Introduction to the National Debt
Students relate the national debt to the economy. In this algebra activity, students discuss what the national debt is, create a national budget based on priority and what the government should spend money on. They analyze their findings...
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Triangle Sums
Fourth graders determine a way to place numbers in the nine circles that are arranged in a triangular pattern so that each side has an equal sum. They use each number once and practice adding single digit numbers.
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Math Activity: "Snake"
Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a problem...
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Triangle Wars
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a class card game. For this triangle lesson, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Young scholars complete a...
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Double Down
Students shuffle cards identifying different patterns. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate the accuracy of the card shufflers in a casino. They discuss out-shuffle, faro shuffle and magicians mixing cards to...
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Boolean Algebra
Students play a series of games involving Boolean logic. In this Boolean Algebra lesson, students participate in games such as "George Boole Says" to explore Boolean logic. The format of the lesson is difficult to read.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...
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Investigating Patterns 1
Fourth graders play the game, How Does My Pattern Grow, they use shapes to extend patterns of growing flowers. They read the instructions and extending nine patterns. Students are given a paper copy of the follow-up exercises once the...
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Algebra Bingo
Students review rules for adding and subtracting negative and positive integers. They discuss the rules of bingo and play the game which requires students to add, subtract, multiplication, or divide positive and negative integers.
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Rule It Out
Here's a way to create math fact flash cards! Learners create their own cards and sort them into matching categories. Students start with addition and work their way up to harder math such as multiplication, and are asked to notice...
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Substitute into Simple Expressions
Learners simplify simple equations. Using a maze game, young mathematicians speculate about the size of different algebraic values and what other equivalent expressions might look like. It is a nice beginning activity for introducing...
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Basketball
Tap into the competitive nature of teenagers as your class practices setting up and solving rational equations. This activity starts with a specific ratio of games won to games played, then asks how many more games must be played to...
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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Ready to introduce your class to the coordinate plane? This website includes a detailed lesson plan that includes two interactive games to help learners practice graphing ordered pairs. The scripted discussion is a little cheesy and a...
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Coordinate Plane
Learners use computer applets to demonstrate three dimensional coordinate planes. In this coordinate planes lesson plan, students play a coordinate game and a maze game.
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Integer
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of an integer. As a class, they observe a number line and recognize opposite numbers. Algebra tiles, or counters, are used to explore the concept of adding integers. In groups, 7th graders play...
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra instructional activity, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y...
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Factoring Trinomials
Learners factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?
Students play a memory game as they explore reasoning. In this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007: Graphing Activity
Seventh graders practice identifying coordinates by examining a city map. In this graphing lesson, 7th graders create coordinate directions on an index card and practice locating these locations on a grid. Students read and...
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Linear Equations in Two Variables
Create tables of solutions of linear equations. A lesson has pupils determine solutions for two-variable equations using tables. The class members graph the points on a coordinate graph.
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Pascal's Triangle
Learners explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle lesson, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Learners develop patterns starting with various numbers in Pascal's...
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The New Texas Two-Step
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving instructional activity, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.