New Mexico State University
Creature Caverns
Plot the relationship of characteristics of creepy creatures. Learners plot the coordinates to describe the number of eyes, horns, and/or brains different creatures have. Pupils fill out a table to plot the points and complete the...
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Math Patterns
In this math sequences worksheet, students solve 17 problems in which they write the next 3 numbers that will complete a math sequence. Students analyze the 3 two digit numbers in a series, decide on the pattern, and provide the next 3...
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Making Shapes and Patterns With Increasing Accuracy
In this shapes and patterns worksheet, students determine which of the 5 multiple choice nets can make an open cube like the blue one pictured on the worksheet. Students determine which of 3 nets will not make a square based pyramid.
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Spot The Pattern
Students study integers. In this math lesson students complete several worksheets on arithmetic series, triangles and word problems.
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Finding Addition Patterns
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. For this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Make a Circus Pattern
In this circus pattern activity, students analyze 5 rows of circus pictures. Each row has a pattern or specific sequence. Students cut and paste the next picture that would follow.
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Number Patterns/ Odd and Even
Students investigate the relationship between odd and even numbers. In this odd and even relationship lesson, students draw pictures to help increase understanding.
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Math Club #24: Magic Shapes
In this magic shapes worksheet, 7th graders work in groups to solve 9 magic square puzzles requiring logic and problem solving.
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Investigation-How Many Toothpicks?
Seventh graders use toothpicks to investigate a series of designs and identify patterns. Data is organized and analyzed using tables and graphs, and students make generalizations using algebraic expressions.
Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2004)
Show your pupils that perimeter is linear and area is quadratic in nature with a short assessment task that requests learners to connect the graph and equation to a description about perimeter or area. Scholars then provide a...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 8 Module 6
Make sure pupils have the skills to move on to the second half of the module with a mid-module assessment task. The formative assessment instrument checks student learning before moving on to the rest of the lessons in the unit.
EngageNY
Building Logarithmic Tables
Thank goodness we have calculators to compute logarithms. Pupils use calculators to create logarithmic tables to estimate values and use these tables to discover patterns (properties). The second half of the activity has scholars use...
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LET'S PARTY!
Learners identify a number pattern and extend the number sequence. They make generalizations given a specific pattern and create, describe, and extend patterns. They create a table that describes a function rule for a single operation...
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Writing Equations Mixed Review
Students write equations based on a pattern. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the arithmetic and geometric mean of a sequence. They rewrite word problems as a linear equation and solve real life scenario based on the given data.
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Food Pyramid Power: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students show their knowledge of properties of objects as it pertains to sorting and creating patterns. In this food pyramid power lesson, students show their ability to use whole numbers in different representations by appling...
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Investigating Square and Triangle Numbers
Fifth graders build increasingly larger squares and triangles using pattern blocks. They record the growth patterns on a chart and look for corresponding numerical patterns. Students describe the patterns they find and use them to...
Annenberg Foundation
Skeeters Are Overrunning the World
Skeeters are used to model linear and exponential population growth in a wonderfully organized lesson plan including teachers' and students' notes, an assignment, graphs, tables, and equations. Filled with constant deep-reaching...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Binomial Expansion—Shortcut Please
There has got to be a better way; you just have to find it! Given a general binomial to expand with increasing powers, pupils realize that there must be a better way than multiple multiplications. Classmates look for patterns and use...
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Shape Collages
To reinforce shape recognition and identification, little learners create a shape collage. They name each shape as they go, gluing or pasting them onto bright paper. They discuss collage techniques and are encouraged to use their shapes...
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Range, Cluster, Gap and Outliers
There are a number of activities here where learners collect and record data, as well as, activities where the likelihood of an event happening is calculated given the experimental probability. Young statisticians organize information...
DK Publishing
Fishing for 10
Young counters will enjoy this beginning addition activity; they get to color as they go! For each set of 10 fish they color some green and leave some white. Then, they fill in the blanks to create an addition sentence with the sum of...
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Patch Tool
Students use an Internet tool to explore shapes and how they combine. In this patterns lesson, students create quilting patterns using various shapes. Students recognize how the shapes fit together.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 1: Sequences
Sequences are all about recognizing patterns. A module of 11 lessons builds pupils' understanding of sequences through pattern analysis. The practice connects the analysis to linear and exponential equations. This is the first module in...
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Multiplication Snack Activity
Youngsters study multiplication facts by manipulating food in order to problem solve. They will use healthy snack items as manipulatives to solve various multiplication equations. Charts, tables, physical models, and so much more are...