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Algebra: Area of a Parallelogram
In this parallelogram learning exercise, learners find the area and perimeters and complete a chart to show the length, width and perimeter for different rectangles with a given area. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Area of Rectangles and Triangles
Eighth graders practice calculating the perimeter of different shapes. As a class, they work together to calculate the area of rectangles and triangles using the proper formula. To end the lesson, they determine how many feet are in a...
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Right Triangles
In this right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 different types of problems. First, they solve for a variable given each of the right triangles with the sides as indicated. Then, students determine the shorter...
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Trapezoids and Kites Multiple Choice
In this trapezoids worksheet, students solve 6 multiple choice problems. Students find the lengths of the bases of a trapezoid given a ratio and median length. Students find unknown angle measures of kites and trapezoids given a sketch.
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The Mysterious Hexagon on Saturn!
In this Saturn worksheet, students use a photograph of a hexagon feature on Saturn to solve three problems. These include finding the time it takes for the jet stream to complete one circuit around the hexagon, to find the size of the...
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Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 8
You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire and...
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Goldilocks and the Coordinate Grids
Where this lesson idea is lacking in materials, it makes up for with creativity! Using "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" as the background, mathematicians plot points on a coordinate grid to create props for the story. The polygons all...
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Rectangles
In this rectangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 problems related to the rectangle illustrated on the sheet. First, they use the rectangle and the given information to solve each of the five problems that follow relating to its angle...
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Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving various types of algebraic equations. First, they determine the equation of a line and solve the absolute value of an inequality shown....
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Factoring Application
In this factoring application worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problem related to various factoring applications. First, they determine the length of a room given the area of a rectangle and square footage. Then, students...
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The Value of Volume
Students measure the perimeter and area of their polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the volume and area using the correct tools. They calculate the time and temperature and the perimeter and side...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Middle School Mathematics Test 4
Raise expectations in your classroom and assess learners through the provided performance tasks. Class members must apply concepts learned throughout the year, providing a good measurement of how well they understand the material. The...
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Volume
Students, after reviewing the measuring of the lengths of sides of different shapes along with the calculation of their perimeters and areas, encounter what it means by the 'perimeter' of a polygon. They practice measuring units of...
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Geometry Review
In this geometry worksheet, students are given the sides of polygons and asked to solve for the perimeter and area of the polygons. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Care Homework #7
In this care homework worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They multiply and divide fractions. Students complete percent problems and determine the area of polygons. This three-page worksheet contains 24...
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Geometric Applications
In this geometric applications instructional activity, students find the length of a missing side of a right triangle. They determine the perimeter of a polygon and find the distance between two lines. This two-page instructional...
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Similar Figures
In this similar figures worksheet, students identify the meaning of similar, corresponding sides, and congruent. They use proportions to find the length of a missing side. Students dilate given figures according to a scale factor. ...
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Calculate It
Fourth graders find the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles using a calculator to check their multiplication. They use the appropriate formulas to find the area and perimeter of the given geometric shapes.
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Area of Parallelograms
Seventh graders review the process of finding the area of a rectangle and complete a couple of examples as a class. They discuss what a parallelogram is and what the formula would be for finding its area. They listen to an explanation...
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Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable
Give your classes practice at modeling using quadratic models with a resource that uses area and integer problems to allow individuals to create second degree polynomials. Young mathematicians solve equations using factoring and then...
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Infinite Secrets
Students duplicate the method that Archimedes used to estimate the value of pi. They complete a data table and find the approximate values of pi for three sets of polygons.
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Equations Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students create and solve equations with the help of Algebra Tiles. Then they apply formulas for geometry to find the perimeter of a polygon.
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Effect on Surface Area and Volume
Young scholars identify the effect the change of dimensions causes for the volume and surface area. In this geometry lesson, students compare perimeter, area and volume as they play around with the dimensions of the polygons. They...