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Polly and the Shapeshifter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the patterns in polygons and relate it to the rate of change. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss the relationship between the data and the graph of the data.
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Mental Math Blocks 3

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. These include finding the missing digits of an addition problem and solving a word problem about picking up pieces of trash.
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Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This lesson introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals. They develop a sense of infinity, self-similarity and recursion and
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Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Mental Math Blocks 4

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. These include circling the product in a multiplication problem and writing a seven-digit number into words.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the four quadrants of Cartesian coordinate plane. They play maze games and coordinate games to discover how to read and plot points on the plane. Students plot points on the coordinate plane and examine the ratio of...
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Volume and Surface Area: Which Is More?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the volume and surface area of three dimensional figures. Through the use of video, students discover three dimensional shapes, their uses in real-life applications, and methods used to calculate their volume and surface...
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Problem Solving Patterns

For Students 6th
In this problem solving patterns worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 2 various types of problems. First, they identify what the 4n represents in each block pattern illustrated. Then, students determine the number of arrows added to...
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Algebra: What's My Rule?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra lesson, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As pupils are...
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Writing a Function Rule

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the equation that correctly represents the relationship between the x and y values provided.  The one page worksheet contains four multiple choice problems.  Answers...
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Finding Patterns: Favorite Shells

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this pattern math activity, students read a word problem and determine the pattern in order to solve the problem correctly. Students then write about how they got their answer and how they know it is correct.
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Cracking the Code: Sequencing

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
You've just found a teaching template ready to use, all you have to do is personalize it to fit your class. It contains five number sequences or patterns for learners to complete, a place for your name, and a "prize." Tip: This template...
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Extending Patterns with Exponents

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Don't think negatively about exponents. Young mathematicians dissect a fictional conversation between pupils trying to evaluate an expression with a negative exponent. This allows them to understand the meaning of negative exponents.
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Math TODAY Challenge - New Color of Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students read about the changes in the "new money" and then create a graph to represent various combinations of currency produced.
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Comparing and Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions

For Teachers 6th
The comparison and ordering of positive and negative fractions is the focus of this math lesson. Sixth graders are given one card each that has a fraction written on it, and they must put themselves into the proper order in a "human...
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify number patterns. In this number instructional activity, 2nd graders find the rule or pattern in a group of numbers and continue the pattern using the rule. They create their own number pattern by making their own...
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Jumping Rules

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns lesson, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This lesson includes a script to guide the teacher.
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In and Out Function

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how to solve in and out function problems, or mystery numbers. They analyze a variety of mystery number problems together and extend the patterns. Students then independently complete a Mystery Number activity...
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Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.
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Sequences and Exponents

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice multiplication sequences and multiplying with exponents. They study how a sequence is a set of numbers which follows a mathematical rule and can be used with all four operations and with combinations of operations.
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Combinations and Sequences

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this combinations review learning exercise, students answer 5 multi-step short answer questions involving combinations. Students then answer 15 questions regarding combinations, sequences, and terms. Students also answers 15...
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Converge or Diverge?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students prepare for the calculus concepts of limits by examining sequences that converge and diverge. By using an Excel program that generates sequences, students manipulate the starting number, multiplier and add-on values, and examine...
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Multiplication Sequences, Multiplying with Exponents

For Students 5th - 6th
For this math worksheet, students practice making six multiplication sequences. Students write an explanation of four sequences. Students also practice multiplying with exponents by completing twenty problems.