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Riemann Sums and the Definite Integral

For Students Higher Ed
For this integral worksheet, students use Riemann sums to estimate their answers. They answer story (or word) problems about distance/speed. Students are given a defined interval and use the Riemann sum to find the endpoints of the...
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Reviewing the First Unit

For Students Higher Ed
In this linear function worksheet, students explain how the linear function relates to direct proportionality. They answer questions dealing with slope fields, rate equations and illustrate Euler's Method. After answering six...
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Triangles and Quadrilaterals

For Students 10th
In this triangles and quadrilaterals learning exercise, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to using triangles and quadrilaterals in informal geometry. They determine how many lines of symmetry an equilateral triangle and an...
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Mathematics of Image Processing Project

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this image processing worksheet, students complete 4 steps related to image processing. First, they work in teams of 2-3 and create a hard copy report and documented m-files. Then, students try compression at various quality levels...
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Innovations That Stand the Test of Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a class presentation that explains the value of an innovation to society. In this design innovation lesson plan, students discuss relationships among math, science, technology, and engineering, read a story about...
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Problem Solving: Compare Data Sets

For Students 5th
There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this worksheet on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to draw a...
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Lesson 2: Ultimate Classroom - Web Model

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a scale drawing. In this ultimate classroom lesson, groups of students create a scale drawing of the ultimate classroom. They explore the and explain the constructed design.
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Snell's Law Proof

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this proof learning exercise, learners use differentiation and the low of refraction to prove that the path of minimum time occurs when dt/dx = 0.  The complete solutions is provided.
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Twelve Order of Operations Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
In this order of operations worksheet, students evaluate twelve expressions using the order of operations.  The solutions are provided.
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Six Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Practice for the Math Regents Exam

For Students 8th - 10th
In this substitution worksheet, students evaluate six algebraic expressions.  These six problems are practice for  the math regents exam and the solutions are provided.
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Mathematical Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson plan, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Which Way is Up? The Tree of Life in Africa

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read a book titled This is the Tree about a baobab tree and draw a picture and label the tree. In this tree lesson plan, students also write a paragraph explaining why they drew that tree. 
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Shut it Off!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the central tendencies. In this statistics lesson, students find the mean, median and mode of their collected data. They explain the effect of outliers on the data.
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The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore nutrition by viewing video clips discussing world hunger. In this malnutrition lesson, 5th graders discuss the reasons people cannot afford food in rural areas and read assigned text discussing our agriculture...
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I'm Hungry Right Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's snacking habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss ways to choose healthy snacks for their kids. They explain why choosing food wisely is very important.
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Straw Chromatography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers separate food coloring using liquid chromatography. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain the effects of different solvents on the rate of separation.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 2

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
John won the election, but by how much more? Your learners will calculate how many votes each candidate received in order to determine the difference. Use with other lessons provided in the series to practice different variations of this...
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Do Two Points Always Determine a Linear Function II?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners analyze the difference between the slope intercept and standard forms of a line in this task. Given two general points using letters they explore linear functions and linear equations.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Robot Races

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Analyze data on a graph to answer three questions after a robot race. Learners practice comparing ratios and reading points on a graph. Answers may vary on the last question based on accuracy of graphing. Use the lesson along with...
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Long Division with Whole Numbers

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Learning long division can be an difficult journey for young mathematicians, but this simple skills practice worksheet will help them on their way to fluency.
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Geometric Pictures of One Half

For Teachers 3rd Standards
A learning task that involves creative ways of thinking permits children to use paper models as a way to visualize the fraction one-half. Learners can fold or cut their models in such a way that the unshaded regions, and shaded...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Downhill

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A car traveling down a steep hill is the model for this resource. The confusion comes when the elevation, E, is given in terms of distance, d. The distance, d, is the horizontal distance from E. Therefore, the equation, E = 7500 – 250d,...
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Unit Plan: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
A six-day unit for algebra II on exponential and logarithmic functions builds upon Chapter 12 of Merrill Algebra II with Trigonometry; Applications and Connections. The text provides assistance in the depth of instruction...