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Float and Sink
In this float or sink worksheet, 8th graders solve 1 science/math puzzle about displacement of water; the answer is available online.
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Standard Measurements
In this math worksheet, learners convert standard measurements. Students give the equivalent of the standard measurements. Hints are given if needed.
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Birth Month Number Game
For this number game, students use algebra to prove why when starting with the number of birth month, followed by some calculations, one can correctly calculate the year you were born and your age.
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Birthday Card
Add a twist to the practice of simplifying expressions. The task asks scholars to decode a mathematical puzzle using their knowledge of expressions. If they are able to write and simplify the expression, the mathematics behind the puzzle...
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Time and Seasons
Here is an engaging crossword puzzle which focuses on time and the seasons of the year. Learners determine the answers to 17 clues using words that are associated with time and seasons. They complete sentences about months, holidays,...
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The Calendar Cube Problem
In this calendar cube problem, learners use cubes to spell months and digits of the year. They use five cubes to display 366 days correctly. This one-page instructional activity contains 1 problem. The answer is found at the bottom of...
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Tantalizing Tangrams
Students create puzzles of animals based on the 12-animals cycle of the Lunar Calendar. They use logical or spatial relationship skills. Students comprehend the mathematical term geometry. They research the history, beliefs of the...
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Links to algorithms for computing the date on which Easter falls
For this algorithms worksheet, students are provided with links to three different algorithms used to compute the date on which Easter falls for a particular year. One link requires the students to do the computations, while the other...
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Math Aptitude Test
In this math aptitude test worksheet, middle schoolers answer 36 questions. Students answer questions about days in the year, area of fenced yard, weight, etc.
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Smarty pants puzzles
In this word problem worksheet, students view word problems that represent lemonade stands and state whether they are true, unknown, or false. Students view 2 different lemonade stand prices and values.
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Creating a Mathematical Model Using Weather Data
Young scholars explore the concept of mathematical models. In this mathematical model lesson, students create a mathematical model from data from 4 cities over 15 months. Young scholars are told they are working for a weather station. ...
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The Family Tree
In this patterns practice worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph excerpt regarding a family tree and respond to 1 graphic organizer question and 1 short answer question.
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Fraction Message
Learners practice identifying fractional parts represented in pictures and phrases. In this fraction lesson, students determine the proportion represented by common time and money phrases such as "3 hours in a day". Learners match their...
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General MacArthur's Favorite Number Game
In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students examine the algebra behind the solution of General MacArthur’s favorite mathematics trick. The one page instructional activity contains one problem with the solution.
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Magic Square
In this magic square worksheet, students put the number 1 through 9 into the magic square so that each row, column, and diagonal add up to the same number. Students complete 1 square.
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Make It True
In this operations worksheet, students solve a word problem involving the math operations in order. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.
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The Grandchildren Problem
For this grandchildren problem, learners read facts about grandchildren. They use logical reasoning to determine the birthday of four grandchildren. Students predict the date of the fifth grandchild's birth. This one-page worksheet...
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Adding and Subtracting Time
In this online math worksheet, middle schoolers practice adding and subtracting aspects of time. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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Multiplying and Dividing Time
In this online math worksheet, learners practice their skills regarding multiplying and dividing measures of time. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties....