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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
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Other

Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Stem Literacy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about how to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and problem-solving skills, and how to connect kids with high-quality nonfiction and informational books. Provides videos, articles for parents and for teachers, webcasts for teachers, and...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Ages Mathematics Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The "Middle Ages" is the theme of this mathematics project. Students use problem solving skills to solve real-life situations. Some of the project activities are the game of chess and an experiment catapulting marshmallows. Five...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Enrichment Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Problem solving skills are demonstrated for these activities that incorporate geoboards, base ten sticks, and napier rods into the mathematics curriculum.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Largest Container: Problems Using Volume and Shape

For Students 6th - 8th
This interactive exercise focuses on volume equations, measurement, and problem solving skills to compare the volume of 3D figures constructed from similar amounts of construction materials.
Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cereal Box Problem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A cereal company is offering six different prizes in their boxes. How many boxes would you expect to have to purchase in order to collect all six prizes? Known as the Cereal Box Problem, this question is explored here. A solution is...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Treating Others Fairly Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (February 15th), we are working on treating others fairly.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Equation and Graph of a Straight Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the equation of a line, including how to find points on a line, intercepts, and how to recognize the equation of a line. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
Study Guide
The College Board

College Board: Math Sample Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
The College Board provides sample mathematics questions and guidelines to help you prepare for SAT testing.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Halloween: Shopping

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario doing Halloween shopping. Those skills include solving money problems with addition and subtraction and understanding the value of money and coins.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
n this section we will discuss solving trig equations when the answer will (generally) require the use of a calculator (i.e. they aren't one of the standard angles). Note however, the process used here is identical to that for when the...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section we will continue our discussion of solving trig equations when a calculator is needed to get the answer. The equations in this section tend to be a little trickier than the "normal" trig equation and are not always...
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive instructional activity on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this instructional activity includes technology connections, items for discussion, and...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Is There Room for All These Gifts?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math challenge activity focuses on the concept of organizing information. Test your problem-solving aptitude as you try to figure out who received the most gifts.
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CPALMS

Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Two Digit Addition Equations

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Learn how to solve two-digit addition problems, and then practice the skill with interactive problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 3

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this problem, students must determine how much of a quinoa-based gluten-free pasta is actually quinoa. They must study the ingredient list and set up linear equations to solve the problem. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this problem, students must determine how much quinoa and how much corn are in a type of pasta. They must study the ingredient list which shows the protein content of the pasta. They know that quinoa has more protein than corn and...