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Project Maths

Introduction to Patterns

6th - 8th Standards
The world is full of patterns. Help learners quantify those patterns with mathematical representations. The first Algebra lesson in a compilation of four uses a series of activities to build the concept of patterns using multiple...
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Curated OER

Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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Curated OER

Geometric & Arithmetic Patterns

8th
Eighth graders explore sequences. They discuss the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric pattern. Students participate in workstation activities where they determine arithmetic or geometric patterns and predict the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Pattern and Practice

K - 3rd Standards
Young scholars learn how to make patterns. Students first display their prior knowledge of patterns before delving into the instructional activity. They complete a worksheet and participate in a web-based class activity. They work in...
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Curated OER

2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

7th - 8th
Pupils discover and predict patterns in a numerical sequence. Through the Internet and video segments, students begin with basic number patterns and extend their knowledge into higher math skills. They will also create new patterns and...
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Curated OER

2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

7th - 8th
Students recognize patterns in a numerical sequence, create new patterns and predict outcomes to established sequences.
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Curated OER

Pascal's Triangle

7th - 11th
Young scholars explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle activity, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Young scholars develop patterns starting with various numbers...
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Curated OER

Describing Patterns

4th
Fourth graders investigate repeating and growing patterns. Models, graphs and words are used to describe, extend and represent patterns. Students use evidence from models and graphs to support the identification of patterns.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Extending Pattern Understandings

Pre-K - 2nd
Students 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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Curated OER

Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions

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

Finding Patterns in Fractals

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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Curated OER

Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

7th - 9th
Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.
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Curated OER

Rule It Out

2nd - 5th
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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Curated OER

Decode Word Is..

8th - 10th
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra lesson, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Curated OER

Discovering Growth Patterns

7th - 9th
Young scholars explain the differences between linear (arithmetic) and exponential (geometric) growth. They use worksheets imbedded in this activity to help them make predicitions and graph data points.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

5th - 12th
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Curated OER

Arithmetic and Exponents - Week 1

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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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Geometric Sequences

8th - 10th Standards
Place a lesson on sequences in your sequence of lessons. Scholars first learn the basics of geometric sequences, such as common ratios and then they write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.
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Curated OER

Practicing Arithmetic

9th - 12th
Students practice single operation arithmetic ranging from single digit addition to long division of decimals or real numbers using Graphit. They use data sets and rules to graph ordered pairs.
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Curated OER

Application and Modeling of Standard Deviation

9th - 12th Standards
The first activity in this resource has learners computing the mean and standard deviation of two different data sets and drawing conclusions based on their results. The second activity has them using a dice-rolling simulation to...
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LABScI

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table of Elements: The Secret Agent Lab

9th - 12th
Food always gets attention! Model atomic structure using fruit loops to represent the subatomic particles. After building models, scholars create ionic bonds using their models. Finally, they use these concepts to create a periodic...
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Curated OER

Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

8th - 10th
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

6th - 8th
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Curated OER

Word Problem Exchange

4th - 12th
Young scholars discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.