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Inductive vs. Deductive Proof

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders differentiate between inductive and deductive proofs.  In this differentiating between inductive and deductive proofs lesson, 12th graders compare strengths and weaknesses of each type of proof.  Students...
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Investigation: The Local Bagel Shop

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. For this ratio and proportion lesson, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....
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Discovering Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore decimals. They use personal computers to compare decimal numbers and examine place value. Students participate in an animation game to complete decimal problems.
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Investigation-How Far Can You Jump?

For Teachers K
Students explore measurement. For this math lesson, students measure how far they can jump using blocks. Students compare the results when different sized blocks are used. Students estimate the distance jumped.
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Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate relationships among fractions and use cut out pizzas and fraction circles to compare equivalent fractions. They exchange fractional parts of construction paper pizza circles to use as many different fractional parts...
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Bagel Algebra

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders apply proportional reasoning to a real-life situation.  For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore a series of equations that relate to a display sign that compares the owner’s bagels to competitors bagels. ...
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Exploring Decimals, Percents, and Fractions Using Gizmo

For Students 6th - 9th
In this fraction, decimal, and percent learning exercise, learners convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.  Students explore numbers presented in these different forms using models and Gizmo.
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Pecan Power

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the origins of pecans and complete a bar graph from the data they have discovered. In this pecan lesson plan, students draw pecans, discuss a pecan time line, and draw a bar graph comparing Arizona pecans to other...
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Adding and Subtracting with Tenths

For Students 5th - 8th
In this adding with tenths worksheet, students add and subtract numbers whose decimals go to the tenths place. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Plane and Solid Figures

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define a plane and a solid shape. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast different geometric shapes as they relate to solids. They name the geometric solids based on their sides and edges.
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Who's In The Fact Family?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students study related addition and subtraction facts. In this math lesson, students use related addition and subtraction to solve problems. Students use manipulatives to explore fact families.
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Measure Mania

For Teachers K
Students measure their own silhouette using Unifix cubes. They measure a drawing using non-standard measurement. They swap drawings and compare their measurements.
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Precalculus: Function Models for Real-Life Situations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use calculators and "by hand" techniques to compare models of real-life data situations, determine the best model for a situation, and use their models to make predictions.
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Solving Proportions Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students compare the fractions while solving the proportions. They apply the comparisons to the 17 word problems.
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Mathematics Within: Bar And Pie Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare and contrast the use of bar and pie graphs with the same data. They create a data set by surveying all students in the class using sticky notes to make a table on the board. Then, each student creates a bar and pie graph...
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Activity Plan 5-6: Searching for Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the shapes all around them. In this early childhood lesson plan, students use their creative thinking skills to compare shapes to the form ob objects in their classroom.
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Cyberchase

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students participate in math games to learn to count combinations. In this counting combinations lesson plan, students complete the 'Cyber Chow Combos Organizer' to practice counting combinations. Students then complete a combinations...
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Measuring Wind Speed

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...
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Investigation: Peg Race

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore competition by participating in a peg race. In this pattern creation lesson, students utilize an egg timer and pegs or colored cubes to create patterns quickly while competing with fellow classmates to finish first....
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Subtracting Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
For this subtracting decimals worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredths place are subtracted, sometimes with regrouping. The problems are already properly written with decimal points aligned.
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Adding Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adding decimals worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredth place are added. Some problems will need to be rewritten vertically.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 6: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners use fraction circles to observe fractions in smaller parts and to complete charting and word problem activities. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete chart problems, word problems, and fraction comparing problems...
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Addition and Subtraction in Center Time

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...
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Let's Go Shopping with $500

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a worksheet to budget a five-hundred dollar shopping spree. They select goods to purchase, figure totals and then calculate discounts and sales tax. They compare results to determine who purchased the most for his or...