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Word Problem Day
Students solve word problems using algebra. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite problems using algebraic symbols and representations. They work together to find the answers to real life scenarios using math.
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?
Students play a memory game as they explore reasoning. For this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Data Representation
Students solve real life scenarios using math. For this geometry lesson, students collect, predict and interpret data. They measure a chair using different measurements and choose what would make the chair the best design.
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Incredible Edible Bridges
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. For this geometry lesson, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem solving...
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Area and Perimeter Relationships
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter. After discovering the definition of perimeter, 6th graders work together to create designs for a flower bed. They observe that the perimeter remains constant even...
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The Fuelish Fact Finding
Learners define fluctuation and the price of food. In this algebra lesson, students create a budget to live on based on their living expenses. They create a chart and explore the cause and effect of real life scenarios.
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Seeing Is Believing
Students read about AP calculus online. In this calculus lesson, students learn real life usage for calculus. They read about instructors and their experience teaching and incorporating calculus into the real world.
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Finance and Responsible Lending
Students learn the characteristics of economic systems through problem solving, communication and representation. For this financial lending lesson, students use math to solve problems dealing with the economy today, to work with their...
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Count Down the Days to a Special Event
Young scholars calculate time using a grade appropriate skill. In this time lesson, students calculate the time to a special event. Young scholars calculate days, months, weeks, hours, minutes or seconds depending on their skill...
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Symmetry that is Basic and Beautiful
Learners explore lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Learners explore symmetry in real life objects.
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Mathematics: Steps to purchase a home
High schoolers are partnered as couples who have a variety of financial realities, and must complete a real-life financial analysis to see what it would take them to purchase a home.
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Geometry: Cut, Construct and Think
Learners explore polygons. In this geometry skills lesson plan, students complete an activity that requires them to solve geometry problems that involve polygons as they piece together geometric shapes. Learners analyze the shapes they...
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Geometry Word Problems
Here are eight real-life problems for your class to solve when learning to calculate perimeter and area. Because www.K6Math.com is stamped across the background of the page, you may not want to use it as a homework, but rather use the...
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Making Parallel Lines
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. For this geometry lesson, students make conjectures and apply it to solve real life situations. They collect data and make predictions based on the data.
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Can You Make a Hole in One?
Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.
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Cost and Revenues
Students develop the key concepts of total, variable, fixed, average and marginal costs. The theory of using different business scenarios is applied to different situations for an extension to real life application.
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Circle the Wagons a Number is Missing
Second graders have an opportunity to work in pairs as they search for the missing addend to complete a mathematical sentence. They identify and demonstrate the ability to change the order of the addends and still produce the same sum....
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Every Graph Tells A Story
Seventh graders explore linear equations. In this graphing lesson, 7th graders explore constant rates of change. Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read graphs and write...
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Patterns
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Mazes and Labyrinths
Learners evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. For this labyrinth lesson, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Learners create their own mazes...
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Choices
This unit is about making calculations in the real life situations of taxis, hire cars, and cell phones. They find and justify a word formula which represents a given practical situation. Solve simple linear equations such as 2? + 4 = 16.
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Promote Precalculus
Use projects, real-world activities, and games to bring precalculus to life for students.
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Exploring the Beach
Young scholars explore the beach. In this marine habitat lesson, students inspect sand grains, design beach profiles, classify marine life, and examine natural beach habitats. Young scholars use spreadsheets to record data from their...
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Last Will and Testament of Amanda Hugandkiss
Eleventh graders apply mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills to solve a real life problem. In this algebra lesson plan, 11th graders use a variety of problem solving skills to solve non-routine problems of increasing...