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Binomial Expansion—Shortcut Please
There has got to be a better way; you just have to find it! Given a general binomial to expand with increasing powers, pupils realize that there must be a better way than multiple multiplications. Classmates look for patterns and use...
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Pascal's Triangle
In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate Pascal's Triangles as they relate it to probability problems and geometric problems. They review the theories behind the formulas.
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Exploring Pascal's Triangle and Other Recursive Patterns
Students explore patterns in everyday life and in the mathematic world. They create various concrete examples of patterns and verbally describe these patterns to a fellow student.
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Fibonacci Numbers
Students calculate the Fibonacci sequence of numbers. Through the use of Fibonacci numbers in flowers, leaves, fruits, vegetables, pine cones, and other forms of nature; students explore how Fibonacci numbers occur in nature. Then they...
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Pascal's Patterned Triangle
Fifth graders receive a brief history of Pascal's triangle. As a class the students construct the first few rows of the triangle. The students are then split into groups where they finish a worksheet identifying the total value of each...
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Pascal's Penguins
In this Pascal's Triangle activity, students find missing numbers in a pattern of "triangle penguins." Worksheet has 2 different missing number patterns to solve, each on a different page.
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Pascal's Hearts
In this math patterns and numbers worksheet, students study and figure out the numbers that belong correctly in 17 hearts. Students determine what numbers would fit appropriately in the 8th row and then describe the pattern utilized.
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Pascal's Triangle
Young scholars study Pascal's triangle. They construct their own version of Pascal's triangle, and relate some of the uses for it. While working through this process, students practice their integer multiplication and division skills.
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Sequences and Series
In this sequences and series worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 9 different problems that include various sequences and series. First, they evaluate each given expression using the binomial theorem. Then, students use Pascal's...
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Pascal
In this math instructional activity, students perform the operations of addition and multiplication. They complete the squares modeled after Pascal.
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Pascal's Hearts
In this math patterns puzzle worksheet, students practice their problem solving skills as they complete this math patterns puzzle.
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Building Big Ideas in Math: Frog Themed
In this math patterns worksheet, students work to find the math pattern in 'The Lost Button' story. Students answer six questions about math patterns.
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That Rascal Pascal
Fourth graders use the concept of number patterns to complete a portion of Pascal's Triangle as well as identify and describe the patterns represented.
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Patterns Everywhere
Students connect math to images they pass in every day life- from the smallest bud of a flower to the most intricately woven spider web, students can relate to math and therefore enjoy it further. A main objective of the unit is to...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 3: Polynomial Functions
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving.Â
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Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics
Learners find the total cost of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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I Am Golden
Middle schoolers become familiar with patterns, the Fibonacci Sequence, and the Golden Ratio. They see how many places these occur. They have practical applications for using the calculator and making charts to extend patterns.
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The Kate and Jackson Problem
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders are given a set of letters and asked to spell KATE and JACKSON using a special pattern that's in the shape of a rhombus. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Fun With Fractals
Students use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry lesson, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.
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Building Shapes From Numbers
Students experience how to illustrate some of the many connections between number and geometry. Through this 2-3 day focus on square numbers and triangular numbers, students make connections among mathematical topics.
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Enquiring into Number Things: Math, Numbers
This is a series of questions and math projects that might be used for group work, independent research or 'what to do when finished'.
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CHAOS AND COMPUTERS
Students discuss the Chaos Theory and how it came into existence.They observe order and compare it to the randomness of chaos. The lesson features the playing of a game to reinforce concepts.