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Exploring Exponential Growth and Decay Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils differentiate between exponential growth and decay. In this algebra lesson, students solve exponential equations using properties of exponents. They use the Ti calculator to graph and analyze their functions.
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Ancient American Art and Geometry

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the relationship between geometry and ancient American art. They see how to recognize geometric properties in specific works and explain how these properties contribute to their meaning and artistic merit.
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Student Census

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners collect data from their peers and store the information in a database. As students manage the information they realize the usefulness of a database as a tool to manage large amounts of information in an efficient and accurate...
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Graphs and Data

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate poverty using graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students collect data on the effects of poverty and use different rules to analyze the data. They graph and use the trapezoid rule to interpret the data.
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Play It

For Teachers 6th - 9th
There are a number of activities here that look at representing data in different ways. One activity, has young data analysts conduct a class survey regarding a new radio station, summarize a data set, and use central tendencies to...
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Add or Subtract Whole Numbers Up to 1000

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Elementary schoolers solve practice problems on the board and are shown how to line up the numbers for addition. They solve various addition problems in small groups. Everyone continues the same process for solving subtraction problems.
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Critical Thinking - Week 11

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this critical thinking worksheet, students complete problems which require abstract reasoning and logic. They complete logic puzzles involving sums of an array, finding the maximum number of integers under given conditions, and card...
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Ant, Bat, Cat

For Students 9th - 12th
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, learners determine the solution to a riddle involving an ant, a bat, and a cat and given three statements students must determine which statement is true.  The one page worksheet contains...
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Magic Squares

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math puzzle learning exercise, students solve 5 magic square puzzles that require them to fill in the blanks so that all rows. columns, and diagonals add up to the same sum.
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Fair Games

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the statistics of playing games. Many games of chance and activities in maths text books involve rolling two dice and combining the scores, usually by addition. Students often find the probabilities of such events...
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Not So Snappy 13- Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this word problem worksheet, learners problem solve to find the answers to 4 examples. They use a variety of strategies including solve a simpler problem, and using logic in their work.
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Animal Jr. Christmas Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Christmas animal math learning exercise, learners solve 36 single and double-digit addition problems and then follow the coloring key and color in each sum a different color.
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Problem Solving: Reasonable Answers

For Students K - 1st
In this reasonable answers activity, students use their logical thinking skills to answer 3 math questions that involve problem solving.
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#3 Differential Calculus

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create models of the Mean Value Theorem.  In this Mean Value lesson, students use their knowledge of derivatives and exponential functions to explore the Mean Value Theorem.  They illustrate the meaning of the throrem,...
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Measurement and Estimation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and measurement. In this estimation and measurement lesson, 2nd graders use footsteps to measure distances around the classroom. Students sing songs to measure the number of beats from one area to the...
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Regents Exam Questions GG 26: Converse 1

For Students 10th - 12th
In this converse worksheet, students read given logical statements.  Afterwards, they identify the converse of the statement.  This two-page worksheet contains 9 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are listed on page two.
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More Congruent Triangles

For Students 10th
In this congruent triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 various forms of problems that include a proof and a word problem. First, they draw and label triangles and indicate the additional pairs of corresponding parts that would have...
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Divisibility Rules

For Students 8th - 9th
In this divisibility rules worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include applying the divisibility rules to each. First, they identify the hypothesis and conclusion in logical deduction. Then, students determine the...
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True or False?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a logic puzzle that takes place in a mythical land where everyone is either a truth teller or a liar.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Solution is...
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The Forgotten Password Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this forgotten password problem, students use logic to determine the five digit password from two clues.
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Magic Squares

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this magic squares worksheet, students practice their addition skills as they solve four 3x3 magic square puzzles by identifying the common sums.
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Go Ahead, Take a Guess! Estimating in the Real World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learning how to use estimating to solve real life problems can be a great way for students to apply math skills.
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Santa's Pack Held Thirty Toys

For Students 10th
In this geometry activity, 10th graders use the given clues to determine which of Santa’s elves dressed in which color and made which toy.  The one page activity contains one problem with twenty-four clues.  Answer provided. 
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Area and Perimeter of Regular and Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Extend young mathematicians' understanding of area with a geometry lesson on trapezoids. Building on their prior knowledge of rectangles and triangles, students learn how to calculate the area of trapezoids and other...