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Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem
What does similarity have to do with the Pythagorean Theorem? The activity steps through the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem by using similar triangles. Next, the teacher leads a discussion of the proof and follows it by an animated...
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Multiplication Grade 3 Formative Assessment Lesson
Guide multiplication lesson plan instruction with a formative assessment. Mathematicians are given two multiplication problems to solve and represent using the area model, equal groups, repeated addition, and word problems. Following the...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Talking About Distance, Rate and Time
Connect the tortoise and the hare fable to mathematics. Learners first identify key terms related to distance, rate, and time. They then solve distance/rate/time problems using different representations.
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Road Trip
Help plan a road trip with linear equations. Scholars consider two different rental car companies and write equations representing the cost for each company. They graph the system of equations to determine the conditions under which each...
Virginia Department of Education
Solve for the Unknown
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
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Multi-Step Ratio Problems
Use ratios to solve problems that are not proportions. The instructional activity has pupils solve multi-step ratio problems that involve fractional increases and decreases. The problems involve mark-ups, discounts, commissions, and...
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Representing Proportional Relationships with Equations 2
Scholars determine how long it takes to build a birdhouse with the second activity on using equations with proportional relationships. The resource uses examples such as birdhouse building and produce prices to encourage pupils to write...
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Equations of Graphs of Proportional Relationships Involving Fractions
The 15th segment in a series of 22 uses examples that present proportional relationships with fractions. Pupils work through the problems and discover that the process is the same as it is with whole number values. Graphing the...
Virginia Department of Education
Complex Numbers
Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they...
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Indiana Applied Skills Assessment Sample
In this Applied Skills Assessment worksheet, 5th graders complete a sample state assessment for Language Arts and Mathematics for 5th graders. They read a writing prompt and complete a writing activity that follows, answer various types...
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Modeling Linear Relationships
Students graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
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Operation Sense
Students investigate the order of operation in algebraic equations. In this order of operations lesson, students discover the proper order for solving single variable equations.
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The Magic of Algebra: Original Lesson Plan
Learners participate in a teacher led math "trick." The teacher "reads the mind of the students. The answer to the problem is always 4, and by following the directions, the teacher can guess that learners are thinking of Denmark, and...
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College Prep Worksheet Chapter 2, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 2.8 & 7.5
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the coefficient, simplify expressions, solve algebraic equations, and graph inequalities. This worksheet contains 93 equations, with an answer key.
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Factoring Trinomials
Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions
In this math worksheet, young scholars write 8 equations of the axis of symmetry and find the coordinates of each quadratic function. Students graph 4 of the equations and state if the vertex is maximum or minimum.
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Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value
In this math worksheet, students solve 6 open sentences and graph solutions using a line graph. Students then express 2 story problems in terms of inequalities. Students then write open sentences for 2 graphs.
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Writing Number Sentences
Students practice writing number sentences. After reading real world problems, they describe the same situation by writing a number sentence. Students use algebra tiles, or counters, to demonstrate the use zero pairs in solving...
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Linear Inequalities
Young scholars solve linear inequalities. In this solving linear inequalities lesson, students solve one step inequalities algebraically. Young scholars graph the solutions on a number line. Students compare the graphs of various...
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Order of Operations #3
For this order of operations worksheet, learners simplify 10 multiple choice problems. Students use order of operations to simplify each expression.
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Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Practice: Law of Sines
In this law of sines worksheet, students solve 9 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students use the law of sines to missing side lengths and angles of triangles.
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Open Sentences: Pages 32-36
In this math worksheet, learners find solution sets for 5 inequalities. Students also answer true or false for equations, given a value of the variable.
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Math Medicine
Young scholars solve real-world problems related to medical careers. They use graphical representations as part of the problem-solving process and work with fractions, decimals, exponents, and metric measurement. A demonstration is...
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Absolute Value Expressions
In this absolute value expression worksheet, young scholars solve 13 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students simplify absolute value expressions by adding, subtracting, and finding the absolute value of rational numbers.