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EngageNY

Writing, Evaluating, and Finding Equivalent Expressions with Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th Standards
Groups write and evaluate expressions for various phone plans and scenarios to find which is the best deal. They then compare different approaches to writing expressions for the same scenario and discuss the concept of equivalent...
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Curated OER

Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
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Curated OER

Logic and Proof Writing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define inductive and deductive reasoning and write two column proofs. In this geometry lesson, students analyze arguments and draw conclusion. They define steps necessary to arrive at the correct answer when completing proofs.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

GSE Foundations of Algebra: Equations and Inequalities

For Students 7th - 9th
Need lessons on writing and solving one- and two-step linear equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations? This comprehensive 106-page module from the Georgia Department of Education contains many different lessons for a...
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EngageNY

A Critical Look at Proportional Relationships

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use proportions to determine the travel distance in a given amount of time. The 10th installment in a series of 33 uses tables and descriptions to determine a person's constant speed. Using the constant speed, pupils write a linear...
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Ohio Department of Education

Writing and Comparing Numbers in Scientific Notation-Grade Eight

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Explore scientific notation in this mathematics lesson. Young mathematicians explore multiple representations of large number in scientific notation through the use of models, visual representation and expanded form. The lesson provided...
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EngageNY

Angle Problems and Solving Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
Learners build connections between algebra and geometry as they study equation solving. The ninth instructional activity in the series of 28 asks pupils to write equations using angle relationships. After writing equations to model...
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EngageNY

Representing Proportional Relationships with Equations 2

For Teachers 7th Standards
Scholars determine how long it takes to build a birdhouse with the second activity on using equations with proportional relationships. The resource uses examples such as birdhouse building and produce prices to encourage pupils to write...
Unit Plan
University of Kansas

Newspaper in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Newspapers aren't only for reading—they're for learning skills, too! A journalism unit provides three lessons each for primary, intermediate, and secondary grades. Lessons include objectives, materials, vocabulary, and procedure, and...
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American Statistical Association

Colors Challenge!

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does writing the name of a color in a different colored ink affect one's ability to read it? Scholars design an experiment to answer this question. They collect the data, analyze the statistics, and draw a conclusion based on...
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EngageNY

Solving for Unknown Angles Using Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—and your pupils may agree after this instructional activity! They read a geometric description and create a diagram from that description. Their diagrams help them find unknown measures based...
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Curated OER

Shorten the Length

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learn how to summarize by identifying main ideas and supporting details. Readers cross out unimportant information as they read through a text. Is it a random detail? Cross it out! They then draw a concept map, placing the main idea in...
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Curated OER

Enhancing Writing Through Technology

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in a class survey of their favorite activity to do in the snow and organize the results in a graph. They write a paragraph about the graph using language from a class-developed word web and include both an opening...
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Curated OER

Counting in Kindergarten: Make Number Books

For Teachers K
Emergent math masters practice 1:1 correspondence, number recognition, and quantity-to-number relationships. They view number flashcards, state the correct number name, and circle the corresponding numeral to represent the number of...
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Curated OER

Show Me The Money!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students select which bank would best meet their needs. In this lesson on personal banking, students write a summary stating which bank and bank accounts best suit their own needs.
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Math Antics

Fractions Are Division

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Divide up the interpretation of a fraction. The third installment of a 16-part series introduces a new interpretation of fractions, that of a division problem. The resource shows three different ways to write division problems and asks...
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Curated OER

Download and Analyze

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students download information from a NASA website into a database. They transfer it to a spreadsheet by completing the information and analyze the information. They determine temperature averages, mode, and graph the results. They write...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hypothesis Testing Summary and Exercise Sets

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this thirteen page worksheet, students solve four sets of exercises concerned with hypothesis testing.  A hypothesis testing summary is provided.
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Statistics Education Web

How High Can You Jump?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How high can your pupils jump? Learners design an experiment to answer this question. After collecting the data, they create box plots and scatter plots to analyze the data. To finish the lesson, they use the data to draw conclusions.
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EngageNY

Some Facts About Graphs of Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 8th Standards
Develop another way to find the equation of a line. The lesson introduces the procedure to find the equation of a line given two points on the line. Pupils determine the two points from the graph of the line.
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EngageNY

Linear and Nonlinear Expressions in x

For Teachers 8th Standards
Linear or not linear — that is the question. The lesson plan has class members translate descriptions into algebraic expressions. They take the written expressions and determine whether they are linear or nonlinear based upon the...
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Curated OER

Adjective Monster

For Teachers K - 2nd
Explore descriptive writing and visual art. Listen to the story Go Away Big, Green Monster by Ed Emberley and generate a list of adjectives used in the book. Name familiar shapes and create a shapes list. Choose an adjective and shape to...
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Curated OER

Taxing Taxes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete math word problems.  In this taxes lesson, students discuss taxes and why they are necessary.  Students research the history of taxes, write a summary of their findings, determine the sales tax in their area...
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Curated OER

Derivatives

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define and review derivatives rules. In this calculus lesson, students watch a movie on derivatives, solve examples with the teacher and review the important concepts that make solving a derivative work. They write a summary of...

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