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Multiplicative and Additive Identity
Students explore the identity properties of multiplication and of addition.  They answer riddles that have to do with the identity properties and observe the teacher explanation of each property as they are modeled on the board. ...
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Identity and Equality Properties: Pages 37-43
In this math worksheet, young scholars use a list of mathematical properties in order to justify their evaluations. Students name multiplicative inverses and properties illustrated in 13 numbers and statements.
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Integer Algebraic Addition
Pupils use algebra tiles to solve linear equations with integer solutions. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the additive inverse and the zero pair concept.
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Addition & Subtraction Properties With Integers
Sixth graders use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems.  In groups, they play a game of "Human Number Line Relay."  They use a deck of cards to randomly create addition and subtraction equations and physically walk a...
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Commutative Cubes
In this commutative property worksheet, students use number cubes to create equations where they demonstrate the commutative property. Students fill in 8 equations to a chart and answer 3 questions.
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Linear Transformations as Matrices
Don't stop with two-dimensional learning, go to the next dimension! Learners verify that 3x3 matrices represent linear transformations in the third dimension. Additionally, they verify the algebraic properties that extend to vector...
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Complex Numbers as Vectors
Show your math class how to use vectors in adding complex numbers. Vectors represent complex numbers as opposed to points in the coordinate plane. The class uses the geometric representation to add and subtract complex numbers and...
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The Algebra and Geometry of Inverse Functions
In this inverse functions worksheet, students read a tutorial and complete fourteen fill in the blank style practice problems. Students read a tutorial about the composition of functions. They answer three fill in the blank questions...
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Surface Area of Prisms
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms.  In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms.  Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Adding Integers
Young scholars explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this integer instructional activity, students use strips of paper (various sizes) to add and subtract integers. Young scholars visualize the process of adding and...
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Adding Integers Using an Integer Line
In this integers worksheet, students use integer lines to add the positive and negative numbers. They can show the answers online.
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Distributive Property, Identity
Seventh graders review rational numbers.  After listening to a story, 7th graders define the distributive and identity properties.  They observe examples of each property and play a race game to practice identifying the properties. ...
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7th Grade Math Common Core Checklist
With so many math standards to fit into a school year, it can be difficult keeping track of what you have and have not covered. This collection of Common Core checklists allows you to maintain a running record of when each...
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A Surprising Boost from Geometry
Working with imaginary numbers — this is where it gets complex! After exploring the graph of complex numbers, learners simplify them using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 
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Graphing the Logarithmic Function
Teach collaboration and communication skills in addition to graphing logarithmic functions. Scholars in different groups graph different logarithmic functions by hand using provided coordinate points. These graphs provide the basis for...
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Matrix Multiplication Is Distributive and Associative
Learn the ins and outs of matrix multiplication. After discovering the commutative property does not apply to matrix multiplication in a previous activity in the series, pupils now test the associative and distributive properties. The...
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Using Matrix Operations for Encryption
Data encryption is an important security measure for sensitive data stored on computers. Pupils learn how to utilize matrices for creating code. They also get a great review of matrix multiplication, inverse matrices, and the identity...
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The Rise of Community Activism
Students examine the rise of citizen leaders and community organizing.
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Difference of Equations
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Area Applet
Elementary math classes calculate the area of a shape and explain the correlation between the size of the perimeter and the areas that can be contained within that perimeter. They also explain the effect the shape of the perimeter has on...
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Pattern Search
Third graders review the commutative and associative property in mathematics.  Using a worksheet, they work together to identify the patterns between the 32 triangles.  To end the lesson plan, they create their own array and exchange it...
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Chapter 2 Test
In this algebra worksheet, students solve fractions, identify properties of numbers and solve 1 and 2 steps linear equations. There are 25 questions.
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Subtraction With Integers
This thorough introduction to the concept of subtracting negative integers walk learners through the necessary steps using teacher modeling and guided practice. Number lines and various word problems are used to support understanding of...
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Operations with Decimals
Teach your learners to solve word problems. They will review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimals. Then they solve multiple problems.