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Cube Models
Sixth graders are introduced to the concepts of area and volume. In groups, they work together to build models of square centimeters in which they are given no instructions. To end the lesson plan, they record the dimensions of each...
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Patterns
Fifth graders investigate the use of patterns in a data set. The set is disolayed visually using cubes. This helps struggling students to see the quantity in order to make comparisons more effectively.
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Investigation-Operations
Sixth graders explore equations. In this math lesson, 6th graders discuss the rules for solving equations. Students apply the rules and solve various equations.
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial...
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Properties of Logarithms
Students explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Students use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a...
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Investigation - Operations
Sixth graders will practice dealing with whole numbers using the order of operations and performing calculations using the four basic operations. The lesson also includes practical investigation into the use of rational numbers.
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Evaluating Using The Order of Operations
Scholars are introduced to the usage of the Order of Operations. They explore the use of variables and how they are represented by any letter of the alphabet. They then engage in discussion for verbal assessment.
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Word Problems
In this calculus worksheet, students use integration to solve word problems they differentiate between integration and anti derivatives, and between definite and indefinite integrals. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Real Number System
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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PLANETS IN PROPORTION
Students discover scales for both the solar bodies' relative sizes and their distances from the sun. They find equatorial circumference and volumes of their solar bodies. Students apply estimation strategies and proportioanl reasoning to...
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Color, Computers, and Math
Students visit a web page that gives a brief introduction to two color models and experiment with mixing different color intensities to create different colors. They visit links that give more detailed information on color.
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Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan
Students investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...
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Exploding Numbers
Students discuss how numbers increase when exponential growth is occurring. They view a video and compare exponential and linear growth with a graphing calculator.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Exponents (Powers)
A collection of lessons, practice activities, and a teacher resource for reviewing exponents and the various rules associated with them.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exponents and Division
This activity will introduce the exponent and division rule, the zero exponent rule, and the negative exponent rule. Students will make a human fraction to discover the division rule for exponents. The lesson will also introduce various...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Properties of Exponents
Get independent practice working with the properties of exponents. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)
Wired Math: Exponents [Pdf]
The mathematics resource assesses students on number sense and numeration. The activity includes solving problems using the rules of exponents. The learning exercise has problems, challenge activities, and an extension activity.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Positive, Negative, and Zero Exponents
At this site from Oswego City School District, students are shown the basic laws which govern simplifying positive, negative, and zero exponents. Examples are provided during the explanations, and then practice problems (and their...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Laws of Exponents
The learning activity examines laws of exponents. The resource consists of rules, examples, and explanations about the laws of exponents.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Fractional Exponents
The learning activity examines fractional exponents. The resource consists of rules, examples, and an interactive exponential graph.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Order of Operations Worksheet
At this site from WyzAnt, students can practice their use of Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally with these ten questions before revealing the step-by-step work and checking their answers. Knowledge of the FOIL Method and the rules of...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Number Power!
In this activity, students explore patterns and rules in dealing with exponents and logarithms. They evaluate expressions with exponents and logarithms and display them in various notations. They will use their calculators to discover...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Scientific Notation [Pdf]
Learn step by step instructions on how to express numbers in scientific notation. Discover the rules to scientific notation and view several examples of numbers being expressed in scientific notation.