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Geometry Review
In this math review worksheet, learners calculate the mean, median, mode, range, line segments, angles, and standard deviation for number and word problems. Students complete 11 problems.
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Comparing Percents of a Number
In this comparing percents worksheet, students solve 22 problems in which two percents of numbers are compared using the <, >, or = sign. Example: 60% of 50 and 87% of 26. There is not room on the paper for calculations.
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Voting Systems
In this voting systems learning exercise, students read story problems and then use various methods to determine the probable winner of an election. They use the Plurality and Borda tables to determine outcomes. This two-page learning...
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It's a Family Affair!
Sixth graders review the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders turn fractions into decimals using division and move the decimal for a percentage. They complete a corresponding...
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Board Game
In this percents worksheet, students roll the dice and say a problem that fits the percentage in the space. Students complete 20 spaces total.
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Comparing Percents of Numbers (A)
In this inequalities practice worksheet, students use their math skills to compare 20 pairs of 3 percentage problems. Students solve the problems and fill in the blanks with greater than, less than, or equal to symbols.
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Deal or No Deal?
Using a game format, learners engage in an activity called Deal or No Deal. Taking real life scenarios involving items for sale, such as cereal boxes three for $5.00, they determine whether an example is a deal or not. This activity...
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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A Number is X% of What Number?
In this algebra worksheet, students solve for the base of a number given the percent and its partial amount. There are 10 questions.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Circle Graphs
In this problem-solving worksheet, 5th graders problem-solve 2 mathematical equations involving 4 key steps and 2 circle graphs.
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Integrating Functions
In this math instructional activity, middle schoolers find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
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Zeros in the Product
In this zeros in products learning exercise, students solve 6 word problems. Problems are in sets of 2, with given sales tax percentages to be used with each set.
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Problem Solving: Compare Data Sets
There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this instructional activity on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to...
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Number: Fractions
Students explore equivalencies. In this decimals and fractions lesson, students examine number relationships and patterns as they compare whole numbers to decimals. Students complete a worksheet that requires them to convert...
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Finding Percent of Change/ Increase or Decrease
Seventh graders explore the skill of finding the increase and decrease of a quantity. Calculating the increase and decrease is covered by a percent. The proporition for finding a percent is also part of the lesson.
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Measuring Supporting Structures
Learners calculate the volume of the Pantheon's columns and estimate changes in weight given different parameters.
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Sizing Up the Clouds
How much rain can that cloud make? Through a simulation, the class estimates the amount of candy rain contained in different cup clouds. After probing the clouds using different methods, class members adjust their estimates. Participants...
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Play Ball
Students calculate baseball statistics and ball field dimensions. In this Pythagorean Theorem, percentages and metric conversion lesson plan, students are given formulas to find earned run and batting averages for White Sox baseball...
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Probability
Eighth graders relate real life events with probability. In this probability instructional activity, 8th graders investigate using coin toss, discuss NBA shooting percentages and MLB batting averages. Students also complete a...
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Estimating for Accuracy
Students are introduced to the topic of estimation. Using various methods, they estimate and calculate the answers with the use of a calculator. They develop a practice to always estimate answers involving percentages and use a...
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Standard Sizes of Paper
Students measure the dimensions of different sizes of paper. Using a copy machine, they discover dilations. After enlarging and shrinking particular copies, students examine rates, ratios and percentages and discover the relationship of...
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World Education Statistics
Students use a spreadsheet from The Digest of Education Statistics and convert the statistics to percentages, and create a chart of their new data. Students discuss their findings about the disparities in educational spending among...
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Standard Envelope Sizes
Pupils measure the length and width of various sizes of envelopes. After comparing the envelopes, they explore the ratios, percentages, and rates. Students discuss postal rates and compare the cost of mailing items, delivery times, and...
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A Trip to Colonial Virginia
Young scholars consider prices while planning a trip to Colonial Virginia. In this budgeting lesson plan, students construct an itinerary of events for a vacation. Young scholars are responsible for working within the approved budget.