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Caterpillar Connections
Third graders investigate numerical and geometric patterns and express them in words or numbers. In this algebraic reasoning lesson, 3rd graders analyze the structure of the pattern and how it changes or grows, organize information...
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Lyrics Statistics
Students describe, analyze and generalize relationships, patterns, functions using words. symbols, variables, tables and graphs.
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"Bats on Parade" by Kathy Appelt
Middle schoolers examine numbers and try to find a pattern in their relationship. They write an algebraic expression for the nth term.
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Arithmagons
Fifth graders explore patterns and relationships among the numbers that form arithmagons. They create and attempt different rules that can be used to solve arithmagons. Students use linear algebra to solve arithmagons.
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Geometric Solids
Students identify and create simple geometric shapes and describe simple spatial relationships. Through discussion, hands-on activities and show and tell, they identify geometric solids in real life and create graphs of commonly found...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Students explore the concept of fractals. For this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...
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Exploring Function Graphs
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
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Finding Remainders in Pascal's Triangle
Students use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math lesson, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Students also identify patterns in Pascal's triangle...
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Optimization For Breakfast
Learners identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.
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Introduction to Inverse Functions
Pupils investigate patterns of inverse functions. For this algebra lesson, students represent functions with the calculator and on paper. They analyze their data and draw conclusions.
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What's My Function?
Students use input / output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They use patterns and relations to represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols.
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Create Your Save and Rave Box
Second graders use empty pizza boxes and pattern blocks to create a Save and Rave Box, which is a 3-D portfolio.
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Radial Design Mandala
Students design original radial art designs.In this radial design lesson, students use compasses and a nature inspired idea to create radial art. Students understand the use of symmetry, balance and design shapes in continual patterns....
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That's a Fine Line You're Walking!
Students experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...
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Inquiry Cube
Fifth graders investigate geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, 5th graders classify and group shapes and patterns by likeness. They investigate patterns based on clues from their peers.
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Direct and Inverse Variation
Eighth graders participate in two data collection activities that involve direct and inverse variation. In the pre-assessment, 8th graders categorize numerical, graphical, and verbal representations as linear or nonlinear and determine...
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Don't Let Parabolas Throw You
Students identify relation, function, patterns and range. For this algebra lesson, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.
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Opening A Cube
Fifth graders investigate mathematical concepts related to the construction of a three dimensional cube. They construct the cube from two dimensional patterns and compute the surface area. Students also define the faces, edges, and...
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Investigation: Shape Balance
Second graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this shape identification lesson, 2nd graders view the characteristics for several different geometric shapes and create them using building blocks and other classroom...
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Multiplication Flashcards
In this math worksheet, students participate in a variety of math activities using multiplication flashcards. The multiplication cards range from numbers one through ten.
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Fun With Fractals
Students use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry instructional activity, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.
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Get the Turtle to the Pond
Young scholars solve problems. In this math activity, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.
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Moving Straight Ahead
Pupils analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math instructional activity, students plan a school trip. Pupils determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Number Theory Worksheet 3
A nine-row data table has novice number crunchers fill in columns for the greatest common factor, least common multiple, product of the two, and product of numbers. The pairs of numbers to work with are all single- and double-digit...