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5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Toy Trains

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish by developing an algebraic...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Sequences

For Students 6th
In this sequences worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they complete the missing numbers and determine the term-to-term rule. Then, students find the nth term of each sequence and draw the next...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Pupils practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Extending Pattern Understandings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. For this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebraic Processes And Its Connections To Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Youngsters explore number patterns within a Hundreds Chart. They discover six specific patterns from six teacher-directed rules in cooperative groups and describe in words ONE of the three patterns in their Learning Logs. They prove for...
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101 Questions

Can-struction

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Can you solve it?! A New York City art challenge involves making sculptures from cans. The task is to determine the number of cans used in the engineering award-winning sculpture. Scholars consider the patterns in the different layers to...
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Assessment
Bowland

Patchwork Cushions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Find out if there are enough squares. Given diagrams for the first four figures in a sequence, pupils try to determine the next figure. Individuals find the number of square and triangle pieces of fabric that are required to make...
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Activity
101 Questions

Toothpicks

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Analyze patterns and build functions. Young scholars work on their modeling skills with an inquiry-based lesson. After watching a video presentation of the problem, they write functions and make predictions.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arithmetic and Exponents - Week 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this exponent worksheet, young scholars 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Arithmetic and Geometric Means

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students analyze the pattern and come up with the geometric means formula in the sequence. The complete the sequence with before and after numbers in the sequence to make it complete. There are 28 questions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding The Sum of an Infinite Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine finding the sum of an infinite series as the limit of partial sums. Through hands-on activities, students create their own sequence by finding the area of a square and then cutting it in half-sized pieces. They write...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Difference of Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze arithmetic statements.  In this difference of squares lesson, students explore patterns and factor the difference of two squares.  They compare quantities with integers.  Learners model and solve equations.
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Curated OER

Sequences

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students identify difference and common ratio in sequences. They use arithmetic and geometric ratios to solve patterns. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Geometric Sequences and Series

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve sequences using the geometric mean for sequences and series. They have to find the next number in the pattern using the formula for geometric means. There are 23 problems to be solved.
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Worksheet
Scholastic

Week 19 Questions

For Students 3rd - 5th
Present your young mathematicians with a new challenge each day. Fractions on Monday, Tuesday is 2's Day, Wednesday is for squares, Thursday is 99 cents day, and by Friday it's time to deal with time. In addition, just for fun, there's a...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Writing Exponential Functions Based on Data

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Give your class a concrete example of exponential growth and decay using this hands-on activity. These Algebra II lessons allow for the exploration of exponential growth and decay models, as well as the discovery of the patterns of each....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exam One Review

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve problems that involve patterns, arithmetic and geometric sequences, geometric logic and reasoning, and changing bases.  The three page worksheet contains fourteen problems.  Answers...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NJ HSPA Cluster 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils engage in a instructional activity that is focused upon helping them to complete exercises used to prepare for the High School Proficiency Assessment. They look at the patterns seen in algebraic problems and focus upon the cluster...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Recursively Defined Sequesnces

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a pattern or sequence using geometric and arithmetic formulas. There are 21 questions on 5 different sections.
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Curated OER

Writing Equations Mixed Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write equations based on a pattern. In this algebra activity, students calculate the arithmetic and geometric mean of a sequence. They rewrite word problems as a linear equation and solve real life scenario based on the given data.