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What's My Function?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use input / output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They use patterns and relations to represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols.
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Combinations And Permutations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept using a lecture format. The activity includes a classroom management section with suggestions for activity execution. Students write a definition for the Fundamental Counting...
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The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Addition With Integers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concept of combing integers using addition. They begin to comprehend the connection of addition and subtraction. Students also review the concept of positive and negative numbers.
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Cross Section and Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math lesson, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska:Cutting Cordwood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve problems and answer questions about two young men attemtping to earn money by cutting cords of wood.
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Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...
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Chapter 5 Solving Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. Learners solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square trinomials and...
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Studying Living Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without recourse to algebra. After participating in this activity, students gain a feeling for the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without using algebra.
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Addends with Spiffy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars solve single variable equations. In this missing addend lesson, students solve problems with missing addends. Young scholars create a function box to help study numerical reasoning.
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Equations 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the meaning of balance and how it applies to equations. After listening to a lecture, they practice solving equations with two orders of operation and doing whatever they do on one side to the other side as a class. To...
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Integers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph integers on a number line. In this integers lesson, students create a colored foldable to assist them with notetaking and problem solving.  Students complete exercises from text.
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Rules of Exponents

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners simplify problems using the rules of exponents and practice translating word sentences to algebraic expressions. Through a teacher led lecture and demonstration of exponent rules, students take notes and observe how to simply...
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Sentence Match

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.
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Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of logarithms.  In this logarithms instructional activity, students graph logarithms on their Ti-Nspire calculator.  Students describe the shapes of their graphs by identifying slope, y-intercepts,...
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Solving One-Step Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of a simple equation. They use addition and subtraction in one step in order to find balance to both sides of the equation. Students are encouraged to succeed using positive praise at the beginning of...
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Mean, median, and mode... Use the data

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders participate in a lesson focused on the concept of basic statistics. They find the mean, median, and mode of different data sets. More advanced students could practice creating a bell curve from the data.
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Properties of Minerals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the basic building blocks of our planet.  For this minerals lesson high schoolers begin the process of forensics on the basis of investigation and drawing conclusions from observations. 
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Every Graph Tells A Story

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore linear equations.  In this graphing instructional activity, 7th graders explore constant rates of change.  Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read...
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introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other paperwork as directed...
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Ladybug Adventures

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students solve problems using mathematical skills. In this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The students will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.
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Divide Polynomials By Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how to perform the operation of division with polynomials. The lesson begins with a warm up that has them factor a set of polynomials and then problems using factoring for division are introduced as guided practice.
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Exponent Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the rules of exponents. They practice solving problems that use exponents in a variety of contexts. Students are shown how to use the rules in numerical sequences and...
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The Bernoulli Effect - Conceptually

For Teachers K - 9th
Students observe and/or conduct five experiments which address the Bernoulli Effect. In this conceptual lesson based on the Bernoulli Effect, the students construct atomizers, and make concrete observations and inferences in connection...