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Tangrams

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students construct tangram pieces. Then they make observations and explore patterns with the pieces.
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Building Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the different types of bridges. Using the internet, they research information on how they are built by completing a scavenger hunt. Locating a specific area, they determine which type of bridge would be appropriate and...
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Probability Experiment Simulation: Design and Data Analysis Using a Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simulate probability experiments. Using a graphing calculator, 7th graders design, conduct, and draw conclusions from simulations or probability experiments. Students construct frequency tables and compare the...
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Old Glory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners utilize mathematical concepts such as: measurement, ratio and proportion and geometric probability to analyze the components of the U.S. Flag. They collect, organize and interpret data by constructing charts, tables and graphs...
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Confidence Intervals: Population Mean; Population Standard Deviation Unknown

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this confidence interval worksheet, young scholars examine given statistical information to find the margin of error. They construct a confidence interval for the population and find the mean. Seven statistical problems are available...
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Isosceles Right Triangle

For Students 10th
In this isosceles right triangle worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 5 different constructions of composition and decomposition. First, they make 4 congruent isosceles triangles with the model on the left. Then, students create...
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A Cut and Paste Frog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A simple and fun way for youngster to practice following directions and shape recognition skills, this resource provides 7 shapes which can be colored, cut out and glued onto construction paper to form a picture of a frog like the one...
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Students Favorites

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete activities using a frequency table and construct a pie graph for the data. For this frequency table lesson, students complete a survey to find data for a frequency table. Students use the given link to make a pie graph...
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Writing Number Sentences

For Students K - 1st
Oh my so many Lady bugs! Here are 4 problems which require the class to count, construct an equation, and solve to determine a total number of lady bugs. They solve sums up to the number 10.
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Probability and Applications of Simulations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle schoolers apply properties of probability to the real world. For this probability lesson, learners simulate the construction of empirical distribution. They collect and analyze data using central tendencies.
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Mmm, Mmm, M&M's

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is another version of the classic M&M math lesson. For this one, upper graders utilize the ClarisWorks Spreadsheet program in order to document the data they come up with from their bags of M&M's. After making their initial...
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Net "Working"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers explore the properties of various polygons. They use video, resource links, and engage in hands-on activities in order to construct geometric nets. This fine plan should lead to increased...
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Exploring Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore perimeter. In this geometry and measurement lesson, students create squares and rectangles using given perimeters. Students construct four sided shapes with given perimeters using the computer program "Math Keys:...
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Classifying and Measuring Angles

For Students 5th
In this classifying and measuring angles worksheet, 5th graders use a protractor to measure 9 angles and write what kind of angle it is.
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Gummy Candy Count

For Teachers K
Use the book, The Gummy Candy Counting Book, to practice counting up to ten objects in a group. This instructional activity nicely-combines language arts and math in a way that should lead to effective teaching.
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100th Day Celebration

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students celebrate the 100th day of school with a variety of math and language arts activities based on the number 100. They make books, count objects, and draw their predictions about life 100 years from now. They also estimate the...
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Building Boxes- Polynimial And Rational Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concepts of polynomial and rational functions. They identify the general patterns used to solve problems. The use of real world contexts in the problems helps to promote engagement and understanding of how the...
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Basic Multiplication Facts - MathKeys Software

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore multiplication concepts.  In this multiplication lesson, students define "array" and draw several arrays to represent multiplication number sentences.  Students construct arrays on the computer using MathKeys...
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Corn Exports Visually

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study imports and exports and the countries that import the most corn from the U.S. They construct mini paper corn plants and label a map with these plants to represent the amount of corn the U.S. exports to countries around the...
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Frieze Patterns And Tiles

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate geometry with the use of a creative project. They review relevant vocabulary that includes turn, flip, side, and angles. Students also practice conducting transformations used as inspiration for the project. Then...
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Everyday Mathematics: Multiples of 10

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this multiples of 10 worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they learn to use multiples of 10 to help them with division and then try the 2 extra practice activities.
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Which container holds a larger amount of popcorn?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
What does popcorn have to do with math?  Seventh grade mathematicians are provided an opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of the formula for volume and to use it as a tool to solve problems. The lesson begins with a...
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Volume and Surface Area

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore volume and surface area. In this math activity, students fill boxes with cubes to identify the volume of the boxes. Students discuss area.
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Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday

For Teachers 2nd Standards
What a great way to incorporate Judith Viorst's story, Alexander, Who Used to Be Rish Last Sunday, with a math lesson on money. Second graders listen to the story being read while the teacher stops to record each time Alexander spends...