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Recognizing Equations of Circles
What does completing the square have to do with circles? Math pupils use completing the square and other algebraic techniques to rewrite equations of circles in center-radius form. They then analyze equations of the form x^2 + y^2 + Ax +...
Balanced Assessment
Scale Charts
Develop scales using tables. Pupils complete charts to show equivalent scale factors before using the completed tables to determine the sizes of scale drawings. They finish the lesson and demonstrate their understanding by completing a...
Concord Consortium
Square-Ness
Are there some rectangles that are more square than others? A thought-provoking task asks individuals to create a formula that objectifies the square-ness of a set of rectangles. They then use their formulas to rank a set of...
Concord Consortium
Losing Track
Don't lose the chance to use the task. Given three diagrams of curved pieces of wires, young mathematicians must explain whether it's possible to conclusively match the wires as representing cubic, exponential, or quadratic functions....
Curated OER
Name That Number Game
In this mathematical expressions learning exercise, learners figure out and write down 12 different mathematical expressions from the 5 cards shown on the table given on the learning exercise.
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Back to School, Mathematically Speaking
Reduce "math anxiety" by listening to students' math stories.
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Regents High School Examination
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students are presented with questions indicative of those on the Regents high school examination. The twenty-four page worksheet contains a combination of thirty-four multiple choice and...
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A is for Area, B is for Billion
Students use important math vocabulary by creating an illustrated storybook. They become familiar with the mathematics terms they encounter on a standardized test and connect these words to the world around them.
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"Ex-SPAN-D" Your Math by Traveling Over the Chesapeake Bay
In this math lesson, students calculate the cost of bridge construction and time of completion. They solve and write short answers to 5 questions using mathematical operations.
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Building A Nation
Students build their own nation in groups where they create a name, flag, declaration of independence, form of government, mathematical layout, and more. In this nation lesson plan, students also provide a scale drawing of their nation...
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Algebra: Addition and Subtraction Equations
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve 6 problems in which students use the sample model to write equations. Students write the equation in words, replace the words with values from the model. and solve the equation.
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Checks and Balances
Students examine how bank checks work and follow the "journey" of a written check. They discuss how transactional accounts work, identify and discuss the various parts of a check, and participate in a simulated business transaction...
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Expanded Form - Ten Thousands
Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
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Proving For The Crew
Students write math questions that pertain to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. For this math lesson, students utilize resources in the classroom to help write mathematical questions and answers that relate to the Lewis and Clark...
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Expanded Form - Thousands
Learners explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
Math Mammoth
The Four Operations
In this order of operations learning exercise, students complete several activities that help them learn to solve problems using the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Curated OER
Veggie Chop and Data Analysis
First graders chop vegetables into fractions. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders cut vegetables, collect data about favorite vegetables and create a bar graph using the information. Students make inferences about the data and...
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Sunshine Math--3: Mars, II
Students practice solving mathematical word problems. In this math worksheet, they solve one probability problem, write in the missing numbers in a table, solve one mental math problem and interpret two graphs.
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Using Code Words/Mixed Operations
In this problem solving activity, students determine the correct mathematical operation to use according to the 64 word problems. Students record the operation and solve the problem. There are an additional 50 multiple choice problems to...
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Extraterrestrials
Students discuss the possibility of intelligent life in space. In this space science lesson, students decipher a radio message electronically transmitted in space. They create their own extraterrestrial welcome greeting.
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Got These Properties? (Commutative in Addition/Zero in Addition and Subtraction)
Second graders examine the commutative property of addition and the property of zero in addition and subtraction. They complete an asessment worksheet to gain practice reading and working number sentences horizontally and vertically.
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Worksheet - Mathematics
In this counting worksheet, students count by two's on 5 lines of candy canes and trees. Students print their totals on the lines provided. Students count by five's on 5 lines and write their totals on the lines provided.
NY Learns
Investigation - What's in the Bag?
If you have or can create a set of tiles, numbered one through eight, then you can implement this hands-on lesson about probability models. Individuals draw a tile from a bag, record its number, and then return it to the bag. They...
Curated OER
Counting in Espanol
Students create a mini-book with the Spanish numbers 0-10, then compare and contrast the English numbers to the new Spanish numbers.