Diablo Valley College
The Language of Sets and Set Notation
The basics of number theory and set notation are explained in a highly approachable way in a self-contained lesson and worksheet. Introducing the vocabulary and concepts from ground zero and building to more complex ideas of subsets...
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Investigation- I've Got It
Students practice grouping skills by sorting footwear of the class as a whole group. Activity can be extended by having individual students sort a variety of colored items using a sorting mat.
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Math Series: Number Patterns
The focus of this math lesson is representing numbers in different ways. Young mathematicians practice putting numbers into sets, and arriving at answers in new ways. For example, they are asked to, "Show me how to get 7 eyes." A...
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Mode, Median, Mean
In this mean, median, and mode worksheet, students find the mean, median, and mode for each set of numbers given. Students complete 5 problems total.
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Sit or Set
In this sit or set worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with either the word sit or set. Students fill in the blanks to 20 sentences total.
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Fractions: Parts of a Set
Students identify, model, and label simple fractions. They describe and define them as equal parts of a whole, a region and a set. Students use words to describe fractions. They use manipulatives to explore the many different fractions.
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Sets an the Venn Diagram
Students explore the characteristics of sets and Venn Diagrams. Given data, students practice determining the placement of elements in a Venn Diagram. Students discuss the correspondence between data sets and their graphical...
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How Many M&M's
Students explore sets and collections. Students find the colors of M&M's and the amount of M&M's each student has. They organize this information into an Excel spreadsheet. Students use the chart wizard to create a graph.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sharing Candy Among Gargoyles
The CyberSquad must divide 35 candies evenly among seven gargoyles in this video segment from Cyberchase.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Venn Diagrams
Introduces the basic terminology of Venn diagrams, and shows how to "populate" and read Venn diagrams.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Operations on Sets
Find a quick, concise explanation of operations on sets. Examples are given and clearly explained.