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Curated OER

Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measurement and Conversion of Units in a Recipe

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In a cross-curricular measurement and literacy lesson, your class will identify and compare cooking measurement instruments. They read a recipe and sequence a set of similar instructions in which the steps have been mixed up....
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Multistep Ratio and Percent Word Problems - Matching Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Increasing and decreasing values happen every day and your learners will be prepared after practicing this instructional activity. Show them how ratios are a convenient method to convert between values to get the answer they need....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Sampling Methods

For Students 6th - 7th
In this sampling methods worksheet, students solve the six problems using sampling methods and determining if the results are biased or unbiased.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Problem Exchange

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fall-5 The Scientific Method Midterm Progress - Biology Teaching Thesis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners use the scientific method explicitly and independently to solve a problem/answer a question. They are able to write complete and comprehensive lab protocol that helps answer a question and use appropriate grammar and writing...
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Curated OER

Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Introduce the inverse matrix method to solve systems of linear equations both algebraically and graphically. Using given data, your class checks their answers with graphing calculators. Handouts are included in this well-thought out lesson.
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Curated OER

Scientific Method: How Many Drops of Water Fit on a Coin?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young investigators conduct an experiment using the scientific method. They see how many drops of water fit on a coin; have them conduct several different trials. This involves making a hypothesis, looking at controls, and introducing...
Lesson Plan
Bowland

Mystery Tours – Plan Your Tour

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Everyone loves a vacation and a set of three activities has groups planning a tour of the U.K. using given distance, time, and price data. They solve a variety of problems related to the trip and produce a report on the success of...
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Curated OER

Number Problems

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write equations for problems. In this number instructional activity, students add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers to solve for a variable. They rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols.
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College of Marin

General Addition and Multiplication Rules of Conditional Probabilities

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Making connections between multiple methods of solving problems is an important part of understanding conditional probability. The lesson shows solutions to problems using Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, formulas, and...
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Curated OER

# 12 Using Bottled Water as a Problem Solving Exercise in Chemical Identification

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students work in groups of two or three, groups are given four unidentified bottled waters in unmarked containers and the chemical characteristics taken from the label on the bottled waters. They devise and carry out a plan to match the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Real-life Problems: Dollars and Cents

For Students 4th - 5th
Do your fourth graders love money? They'll solve these money math word problems with ease! Six word problems involving money prompt pupils to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. A section for work reinforces the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring

For Students 7th - 10th
Use the principle of zero product to solve these polynomial equations. There are 21 problems in various forms to solve. Some are already set to equal zero, but might needs to be put in descending order. Then there are sunsequent problems...
Activity
Education Development Center

Choosing Samples

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
What makes a good sample? Your classes collaborate to answer this question through a task involving areas of rectangles. Given a set of 100 rectangles, they sample a set of five rectangles to estimate the average area of the figures. The...
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Curated OER

Analytical Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore about propagation of error in calculations using experimental data. They develop their weighing and pipetting techniques. Students explore the following terms: Standard deviation and relative standard deviatin. They...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Sheet #5 Systems Of Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
Solve systems of equations using the substitution or elimination method. Kids can practice by solving each of the five problems on this one-page learning exercise.
Activity
101 Questions

Pyramid of Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Go big or go home! Learners watch a video rendition of the creation of a penny pyramid. Their task is to determine the number of pennies in the pyramid. The lesson encourages multiple methods, including function building or volume formulas.
Unit Plan
Intel

Forensics: Get a Clue

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Although the methods are all scientific, forensic science was started by police officers rather than scientists, who relied on observation and common sense. Young detectives use many tools to solve crimes around the school in a...
Worksheet
Da Vinci Design

Solving Systems of Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
It can take a lot of time to create one worksheet. You're in luck with a set of five systems of equations worksheets! Each version has a first page solving with substitution, elimination, and graphing; followed with an assortment of...
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The Importance of Making Labs a Priority

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The benefits of inquiry-based exploration can be attained in any classroom.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving with Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners solve problem using Scientific Method, operate and view an interactive Powerpoint scenario and plan, and create and share a Powerpoint presentation of their problem solving outcome.
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Rational Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Scholars first learn to solve two-step equations with fractional coefficients and constants by traditional methods and by clearing the denominator. They continue by learning another approach to solve two-step equations that have decimal...
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EduGAINs

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...