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Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They apply the properties of numbers as they solve equations.
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Divisibility Book

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a notebook with divisibility rules in it. In this algebra instructional activity, students write down the rules that determine the factors of a number. They continue to add to the book and use it to help them on their...
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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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Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.
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Linear Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.
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Arithmetic and Exponents - Week 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this exponent worksheet, students add numbers written in exponential notation. They identify the base and the exponent. This two-page worksheet contains examples, definitions, and nine problems to solve.
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Pascal's Triangle

For Students 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve binomials and trinomials using Pascal's Triangle theorem. They are able to factor out  any amount of higher power without having to factor all the way. There are 3 problems.
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Integers and Fractions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform operations using positive and negative numbers as well as operations with fractions in various forms. They identify common decimals and their fraction equivalents while converting fractions to decimal form.
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples along with thirteen practice...
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Get a Line on Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers instructional activity, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Students utilize math functions such as addition...
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Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
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Adding Integers with Two Colour Counters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the zero principle to add integers. In this algebra lesson, students add positive and negative integers verifying the zero principle. They use manipulatives to help them see how opposites can cancel each other out.
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Determinants: 2x2 and 3x3 Matrices

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders find the determinant of 2x2 or 3x3 matrix and use the determinant to find the inverse of the matrix.  The two page worksheet contains explanation of topic, a worked example, and three...
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Energy Choices

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students figure the best gas prices. In this math lesson, students add and multiply with decimals. Students complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Simplifying Fractions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify fractions using common denominators. They solve using addition and subtraction. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Adding Integers with Counters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve integers using addition. In this algebra lesson, students add integers using counters. They define and label patterns created by integer operations.
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Integer Practice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice adding and subtracting integers.  For this practice adding and subtracting integers lesson, students play a board game where they role two dice to move their token.  Students roll a sign dice and a number dice...
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Problem Solving With Fractions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve and analyze fractions. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders solve fractions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They work in groups and do peer-review.
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Guess a Birthday

For Students 4th - 12th
In this birthday instructional activity, learners perform given algorithms.  Upon performing all problems correctly, the student's final answer will be his/her birthday.  This one-page instructional activity contains 8...
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Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solving equations instructional activity, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations.  The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
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Additive Inverses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate properties of additive inverses.  In this properties of additive inverses lesson, students discuss the what it means for two numbers to be opposites.  Students discuss representing opposite numbers using a...
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Little Magic Squares

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students and teacher talk about arrays of numbers like the ones in A Square of Circles. They check to see that the rows all have the same sum; that the columns all have the same sum; and that the diagonals have the same sum.
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Connecting Fractions and Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Teach class members to work with rational expressions using their knowledge of fractions. The lesson plan starts with a warm-up of rational expressions at four different levels of complexity. The different levels continue throughout...
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Module 7: Modeling with Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and...