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Balancing Equations and Using a Pyramid
Sixth graders complete worksheets and make journal entries to interpret mathematical expressions about the pyramids. In this equality by balancing equations lesson, 6th graders participate in groups or by themselves to complete exercises...
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Simplifying Expressions Using the Order of Operations
Students explore the concept of order of operations. For this order of operations lesson, students discuss the order of operations when simplifying expressions. Students discuss the importance of order in their lives such as getting...
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Chapter 2 - Objective 1.1 Variable Expressions
In this variable expression worksheet, students substitute values for given variables and simplify the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Words to Expressions 1
Designed as a follow-up to the lesson plan titled Watch Out for Parenthesis 1, this activity asks young learners to write an equation for the calculation described with words rather than numbers and symbols. The treasure that 5th...
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Add a Little Art to Your Math
Origami presents a beautiful way to express and test geometric and algebraic concepts.
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Rational and Irrational Numbers 1
You'll need scissors, glue sticks, and mini whiteboards for this activity on rational and irrational numbers. Learners work in groups to classify a variety of expressions as rational or irrational. They are also given a mock discussion...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska:Cutting Cordwood
Students solve problems and answer questions about two young men attemtping to earn money by cutting cords of wood.
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Opinion Poll-arities
Students explore the mathematics behind opinion polls, as well as provides a framework for interpreting trends in opinion poll graphics.
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Qualitative Examples of Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Instructions for series of six activites, a reading of scientific literature, and a choice of six assessments await you in this physics resource. Well-written plans guide you in guiding your pupils to experiment with levers, pulleys,...
National Security Agency
Expanding Place Value
Learners explore place value. This incredibly thorough and valuable mathematics lesson, has students make a number wheel to assist in the completion of a Place Value worksheet. Students use manipulatives and a place value mat to further...
Biology Corner
Pipe Cleaner Babies
Ever been told you have your father's eyes? How did it happen? Young biologists get a hands-on experience in meiotic gene expression with a fun pairs-based activity. Participants use pipe cleaner chromosomes with trait beads to make...
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Order of Operations
Seventh graders investigate the order of operations. In this seventh grade mathematics lesson, 7th graders explore the order of operations and practice using them in activities that involve paper and pencil, calculators and...
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New York State Testing Program, Mathematics Book 1 Grade 8
In this 8th grade math test, 8th graders complete 27 multiple choice problems. Problems cover a wide variety of concepts from geometry to linear equations and computation with exponents. The test is from 2005.
Math Mammoth
Decimal Place Value
In this mathematics learning exercise, 5th graders write each of the written form into a number form. Then they name the place value that has been underlined in the number. Students also write each decimal number into its normal form.
Curated OER
Problem Solving Model
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
Education Development Center
Rational Exponents
It's rational to root for your class to learn about exponents. Scholars study rational exponents by reading a fictional dialogue between classmates. They analyze the conversation to understand the connection between rational exponents...
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Unit III: Worksheet 1 - Uniform Acceleration
This concise handout posts a diagram of a block sliding down a ramp. High schoolers draw qualitative graphical representations for displacement vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time. They draw a motion map and list the...
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Lesson 2: Introduction to Equations & Why We Can Solve Equations
In this equations worksheet, students explore mathematical expressions. They solve algebraic equations with one variable and identify the domain and range. This five-page worksheet contains detailed notes, examples, and 4...
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Unit 2 Worksheet 4-Motion
In this motion worksheet, students analyze motion maps and construct graphs using the data. They write mathematical expressions to show the relationship of velocity versus time and position versus time. They determine displacement using...
EngageNY
Understanding Equations
After examining expressions in the first six lessons of the series, learners are now ready to apply those concepts to create equations in the seventh installment of 28. Each exercise contains a conceptual situation that helps build an...
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Understanding Multiplication of Integers
Repeated addition also works for multiplying integers. The lesson plan has the class play the integer game again, but has one card multiplied several times. Scholars write the multiplication expression and the addition expression that...
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Grade 5 Math Module 1, Topic F, Lesson 16
See, decimal operations do come in handy! Pupils solve word problems that require adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. They use tape diagrams to express relationships and to identify the necessary operations to solve...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Distributive Property
The distributive property is a foundational skill taught two ways in this interactive web page. Your young mathematicians can practice their order of operations by solving distributive problems working from inside out. They then move on...
EngageNY
Applying the Properties of Operations to Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers
Use properties to evaluate several multiplications and divisions. The 16th lesson in a series of 25 demonstrates to scholars how they can utilize properties of operations to evaluate complex numerical expressions involving multiplication...