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Mathematics Assessment Project

Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares

For Teachers 8th Standards
After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.
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Curated OER

Patterns In Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners find number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
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Curated OER

Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
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Curated OER

Balance or Tilt?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the concepts of a variable, constant, expressions, and equations. They solve problems which require the interpretation of expressions in and out of equations looking for solutions. Students also use a balance...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns, 7.ee Bookstore Account

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson, 7th graders add and subtract rational numbers to solve word problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Distances on the Number Line 2

For Teachers 7th Standards
In this lesson, 7th graders add and subtract rational numbers on a number line.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Comparing Freezing Points

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson plan, 7th graders compare freezing points by adding and subtracting rational numbers.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Differences and Distances

For Teachers 7th Standards
In this lesson plan, 7th graders explore the differences and distances using a number line and adding and subtracting rational numbers.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Distances Between Houses

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson plan, 7th graders determine the distance between houses by adding and subtracting rational numbers.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Fishing Adventures 2

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson students create equations to solve the given problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Rounding and Subtracting

For Teachers 7th Standards
This lesson plan has students subtract and round rational numbers.