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Number: Index Notation
Students explore the concept of index notation. In this square root and cube root lesson plan, students examine number patterns as they complete a worksheet that requires them to calculate roots.
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FREE STANDING STRUCTURE
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure. They compute the cost of the structure.
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Order of Operations
Seventh graders explore the order of operations. They compare how the values of equations change when the order of operations is not followed. They discuss the order of operations. Independently, 7th graders solve equations. Students...
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Evalating Expressions
Seventh graders investigate the concepts realted to using the Order of Operations. They write an expository paragraph to prepare for the direct instruction of the order or sequence to simplify numerical expressions.
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Understanding Place Value
Fifth graders study place value. After forming teams, they play a game called, "Who Can Line Up the Number." Students observe numbers in expanded form and place representative digits in the correct order.
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Area, Perimeter, Circumference
Sixth graders use different measuring tools to measure area, perimeter, and circumference of different shapes. For this measurement lesson plan, 6th graders measure parallelograms, triangles, and circles.
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Division Day 1
Students complete division problems where they solve problems based on the story The Doorbell Rang. In this division lesson plan, students also write journal entries about division.
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Solve and check multi-step equations and inequalities
Learners participate in a lesson that is concerned with the solving of multiple step equations and inequalities. The use of algebra tiles translates the information well for the kinesthetic learners. Then the skills are used to solve the...
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Order of Operations
Seventh graders practice using the Order of Operations to simplify algebraic expressions. They start with some basic operations and move into gradual harder problems to bring to the level of mastery.
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A Polynomial Quilt
Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson, 10th graders use concrete models, such as construction paper, to create various shapes described. Students use the FOIL method to multiply terms and to get a square...
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Real Number System
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Dividing by 3's
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems.
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Developing the Concept Division
Students use manipulatives to explain the concept of dividing multi-digit numbers.
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Rabbits
Students review what they think doubling means and double numbers mentally, for example, 5, 12, 16. They share their solutions and discuss how they doubled. They work together on a problem that is beyond mental working and solve...
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Reinforcing Fractions Using a Fraction Calculator
Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.
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Building Shapes From Numbers
Students experience how to illustrate some of the many connections between number and geometry. Through this 2-3 day focus on square numbers and triangular numbers, students make connections among mathematical topics.
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Balobbyland City Planners
Students create a mini city using proportions that fit a model human they construct using tin foil. They plan the city including a library, sports arena, living spaces, parks and businesses. When constructing the paper buildings, they...
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On the Road Again
Students work with patterns to develop formulas that will help them determine total cost. In this patterning lesson, students watch a video about an NBA trainer. (not included) They work in groups to access the assigned Internet websites...
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Pocket Money
Students discover that the mathematics behind this question is a comparison of the rate at which adding a fixed number increases the total compared to continual doubling of a number. In fact no matter what whole numbers you start with,...
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers
Students practice multiplying decimals and/or mixed numbers, explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers, and practice predicting the effects of multiplying a number by a decimal or mixed number.
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Great Graphing
Students collect data, use a computer spreadsheet program to create various graphs, and compare the graphs. They state the findings of each graph in writing and decide which graph type best represents the data.
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Watch That Plant Grow
Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.
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Partial Quotients
Fifth graders examine the partial-quotients algorithm for finding the answer to a division problem. For this partial quotients lesson, 5th graders demonstrate the process of division through a series of estimations....
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Volume of Compound Figures
Fifth graders use patterns, models and relationships to solve equations. In this equations lesson plan, 5th graders define vocabulary for equations and complete worksheets explaining variables and solving problems.