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Steps and Examples for Multiplying Ratiuonal Expressions
In this multiplying rational expression instructional activity, learners are given two examples of how to multiply and then simplify rational expressions. The examples are complete with steps and justifications.
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Graphing Inequalities and Shading
Students graph and shade inequalities. For this algebra lesson, students graph inequalities using the slope-intercept form. They shade the side of the line that is the solution and identify the domain and range.
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Misleading Graphs
Students explore number relationships by participating in a data collection activity. In this statistics lesson, students participate in a role-play activitiy in which they own a scrap material storefront that must replenish its...
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Making a Grocery List
Student examine the benefits of making grocery lists. For this family budgeting lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to create grocery lists for selected meals that families may share.
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Crafty Fractions
Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...
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Visual and Number Patterns
Fourth graders develop strategies for identifying geometric and number patterns. In this mathematical patterns lesson, 4th graders use pattern blocks to make repeating patterns with numbers and shapes. Students then explore number...
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Decimals Vocabulary Matching
In this decimal vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 27 words to their correct definitions. Answers are included on page 2; a reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Plane and Solid Figures
Students define a plane and a solid shape. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast different geometric shapes as they relate to solids. They name the geometric solids based on their sides and edges.
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Mass vs. Weight
Students explore physical science by conducting a measurement experiment. In this mass lesson, students identify the differences between mass and weight and define a list of other vocabulary terms. Students utilize electronic scales and...
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Using inverse Operations to Solve Equations
Fifth graders solve equations. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, 5th graders use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The teacher reminds students to perform the operation on both sides of the equation. This lesson plan...
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Lucky Number
Learners use data from simulations to make theoretical generalizations. They discuss possible relationships between several given events and gain understanding about their own mathematical intuition about likelihood.
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Fact Families
Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.
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Measurements
Third graders brainstorm a list how they use measurements everyday. Using string, they cut a piece long enough as their height and complete ratios using their arms and legs about old tales about measurements. They compare and contrast...
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Measure, Use of Measure
Students explore how to convert one metric to to another. In this metric unit lesson students are given a worksheet and asked to answer the questions and give and explanation to the class of how they got their answer.
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Area and Perimeter
Students participate in a hands-on activity that shows the independence of perimeter and area for simple irregular figures.
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Making Sense of Dollars and Cents
Teaching the money system to youngsters through games, literature, and real-world simulations
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Civil Rights and the ADA
Students examine and discuss the 14th and 15th amentments, and evaluate the agendas of Americans from underrepresented groups in the quest for civil rights. They conduct Internet research and create essays or posters regarding Civil Rights.
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Brain Booster
In this combinations worksheet, students complete several activities that help them make combinations from number sets. Students may show their work using pictures, numbers, or words. Students may also use cubes, number lines, or hundred...
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Doubles with Money
Austin's mom has agreed to double the amount of money that he puts in his piggy bank and does not spend. Have your class figure out how much money Austin will have!
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Building Paper Bridges
Students construct a bridge that can hold 100 pennies. In this math lesson plan, students evaluate the strength of their bridges. They predict how much weight a bridge can hold based on its design.
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Subtraction (Separation)
Have your young mathematicians practice subtraction with these three story problems. Have your learners explain their answer with words, pictures, or numbers.
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Joining (Addition) Result Unknown
Pupils will put their addition skills to the test by solving these word problems. They are asked what the unknown solution is based on the given number "plus one more."
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Solve Problems that Involve Division into Halves
Two halves make a whole. One whole makes two halves. Have your youngsters use their division by two knowledge to solve these story problems.
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Cultural Diversity
Young scholars explore cultural diversity. In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students use jelly beans to explore diversity. Young scholars collect and analyze data into a matrix as they determine...