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PrimeTime Math: Cliffbound!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars are involved in a cooperative learning environment that analyzes fractions, ratios to time and distance, equivalent fractions and numerical relationships and expressions in quantitative problems. They take notes, relate...
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Probability

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve probability problems. In this fraction and probability lesson, students review how to simplify fractions and learn how to express probability as a fraction.
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Each Orange Has 8 Slices

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to develop an understanding of algebraic generalization(pattern) in order to write a mathematical equation using algebraic symbols.
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Pigs, Goats and Sheep

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Student are able to devise and use problem solving strategies to explore problems systematically and mathematically. They also form and solve various types of equations. This lesson requires some prior knowledge of equations.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to and practice the concept of scientific notation. Following a brief description of scientific notation and a demonstration of how to convert numbers to scientific notation, 6th graders practice writing...
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Algebra: Model Equations

For Students 4th - 6th
In this algebra equations worksheet, students learn about equations and answer seven questions solving equations.
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Percents Less Than One and Greater Than 100

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders express numbers as percents greater than 100 and less than one. In this lesson on percents, 6th graders work in groups with real life scenarios to develop an understanding on percentages greater than 100 and less than one....
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Scientific Notation II: The Mantissa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students after completing the Part II (of 2) scientific notation online lab exercises, manipulate and interpret large numbers expressed in the "mantissa and exponent" format of scientific notation.
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Scientific Notation I: The Exponent

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners manipulate and interpret large numbers expressed in the "exponent" format of scientific notation.
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Matchstick Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate patterns made using matchsticks and tiles, so it involves them in active studying. The relation between the number of the term of a pattern and the number of matchsticks (tiles) that that tem has is explored...
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Math Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students utilize online research skills to surf the Internet and complete an online scavenger hunt to find the answers to various mathematical questions.
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Coin Tossing and Graphing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use technology as assistance to collecting random data. Through the random data they will be able to explain the significance of getting a head or tail depending on what was previously landed on. They will then analyze the...
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Identity and Equality Properties: Pages 37-43

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, students use a list of mathematical properties in order to justify their evaluations. Students name multiplicative inverses and properties illustrated in 13 numbers and statements.
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4 Step Approach to Problem Solving

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore problem solving.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the four-step approach to problem solving.  Students solve word problems by employing the four-step process and express...
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Family Letter - Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates: Proportions and Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th
In this proportions and ratios worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the foreign currency exchange rates for six countries. Students express the exchange rate as a proportion or ratio.
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Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
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Add Fractions (A)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this mathematics activity, students solve a number of problems by finding and equivalent fraction using the least common denominator in each. Then they add and change to a mixed number when necessary. Students also reduce the fraction...
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Adding and Subtracting Like Mixed Numbers (1)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematics learning exercise, learners solve a number of problems by adding and subtracting similar mixed numbers. There are ten problems to solve on the sheet.
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Understanding Rational Numbers and Proportions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore parts of a whole. In this fraction lesson, students determine what makes a fair share. Working with manipulatives, students solve mathematical problems containing fractions.
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African Masks

For Teachers K - 5th
Students make replicas of African masks. They also express what attributes they would want to have as an adult and put that into their mask.
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Tilted Squares and Right Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate squares. They generate patterns from structured situations and find a rule for the general term and express it using words and symbols. Students generate patterns from a rule and substitute values and formulas.
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What's a Per-"cent"?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students recognize the mathematical connections between fractions and percents. They develop and study graphs to make connections between their data and what it represents. They write about the connections they have discovered.
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Festival of Flight Special: Opening Space for Next Generation Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experience the dynamic skills and processes needed to design the next generation of launch vehicles at NASA. They view how mathematics, science and technology all work together to achieve excellence in human space flights.
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Worksheet Chapter 1, 1.2-1.8 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems. They compare integers, identify sets of numbers, simplify equations, translate words into numerical expressions, and identify properties. This worksheet...