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SHHH It's a Secret
Pupils rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.
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Paper Pool
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis lesson, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....
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My Son is Naughty
Learners find factors of numbers; work systematically; and use logic to explain away certain possible number combinations. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
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Simplifying Fraction Notation
In this math worksheet, students examine the fractions and then find a common factor to simplify them into the smallest numerals in the numerator and denominator.
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Road Rules: Researching and Buying a Car
How do the loan principal, interest rate, and term all factor into a monthly car payment? Introduce your class to some of the key steps and considerations of obtaining a loan and purchasing a car.
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Buy, Sell or Hold?: An Overview of Investing
Break down the often-daunting topic of the stock market with this resource, in which pupils learn basic terminology regarding buying and selling stocks, as well as the factors that influence how much return individuals can receive...
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Just Because... Stereotypes and Gender
Help young learners identify and break down stereotypes with this these lessons and worksheets, which discuss expectations placed on others based on such factors as gender, race, and sexual orientation.
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Straw Bridges
Pairs work as engineering teams to design and build model bridges from drinking straws and tape. In this third segment in a series of 10, teams compete in an attempt to build the strongest bridge. To help with the design, the groups...
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Renaming Fraction
These improper fractions need to be renamed, and young mathematicians are guided through the process to simplify 36 of them here. They change each to a mixed number, sometimes simplifying further to get the fully reduced form. There are...
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Fourths of Sets
Learners create a set of cards that represent factors of four and use these cards to play a game in which they practice separating numbers into fourths. They first practice separating numbers into fourths with a projected computer...
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Introductory Algebra Chapter R Review
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems and simplify the fractions. Each of the sets is related to the instructional objectives.
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Chapter 6 Review Introductory Algebra
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that coincide with each Algebra objective. They simplify the expressions.
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Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators
In this adding fractions worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are added. Students read the examples to learn how to find a common denominator.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.
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Theorems About Roots and Polynomial Equations
In this algebra activity, students solve polynomial equations using factoring. They identify the roots of the equations. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Worksheet: Dividing by 2
Multiply by two, and then divide by two. This worksheet provided practice for beginning dividers. Note that the publisher assigns this to CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.6, but you would need to do some explaining to actually get this and the...
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra activity, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Integers
Students multiply integers. In this multiplying integers lesson, students multiply positive and negative integers. Students discuss that a positives times positives, positives times negatives, and negatives times...
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Worksheet: Dividing by 7
In this division-focused assignment, youngsters first complete 10 problems, multiplying numbers 1-10 by seven. They then use the answers to help find 28 quotients where the divisor is always seven. The webpage includes the link to...
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Divisibility Checks: Paired Activity
In this division game worksheet, students will work in small groups to play a game about dividing numbers. A teacher's guide with game instructions is included.
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Fastest Way to a Full Belly
High schoolers create a scale model of a cafeteria. In this scale lesson, groups improve their actual school cafeteria layout by taking measurements of the structure and redesigning furniture and food serving lines. They create a scale...
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Fly, Fly Away
Students use materials from their own environment to design a kite. For this kite design lesson, students research the history of kites and obtain a formal mathematical definition of a kite. Students sketch kite designs after discovering...
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Worksheet: Dividing by 6
In this division learning exercise, pupils first complete 10 problems, multiplying the numbers 1-10 by the divisor six. They can use the answers to help solve 28 division problems, thus relating multiplication and division. The webpage...
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Algebraic Fractions
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic fractions and solve rational equations. The two page activity contains eight problems. Answers are not provided.