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Lighting in My Classroom Survey
How much energy does it take to light a room? Class members calculate the total wattage it takes to light the classroom. Through calculations, responsible scientists determine the cost of energy for the year, then figure out...
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Three Rubber Bands
Stretch your mind about triangles. Given a triangle, scholars consider a smaller triangle formed when they stretch three rubber bands from each vertex to the opposite side. They determine the ratios of the areas and perimeters of the...
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Math! What's It All About?
Twelfth graders determine what procedures they use to solve a problem and what areas of math they have difficulties with. In conjunction with their GED preparation, 12th graders review various ways to complete math problems and achieve...
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Decimals
In this decimals learning exercise, 5th graders solve six problems, with answer key available online; additional worksheets can be easily accessed from this one.
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Subtraction with Decimals
In this decimal worksheet, 5th graders solve 15 subtraction problems using decimals to the thousandths place; link to answers included.
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Multiplication with Decimals
In this multiplication with decimals worksheet, 5th graders solve 20 horizontal multiplication problems with a single digit multiplier; a link to the answer key is provided.
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Earth's Orbit Lesson
Tenth graders devise a computational model to explore how the orbit of the Earth might change if its velocity were different. Using accurately recorded data, 10th graders defend a scientific argument.
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Free Standing Structure
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure, using predetermined materials. They compute cost of structure by using multiplication skills or calculator.
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Currency Exchange Rates
Students, in groups, choose three countries from which to investigate exchange rates versus the US dollar. Using Internet research they follow daily exchange rates and compute the percentage change. They compile data and prepare and...
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Flying with Fractions
Learners test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
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Pi Digit Distribution
Students study graphing skills and compare and contrast data sets. They compute pi through the first 50-100 digits and create a bar graph showing the frequencies of specific digits.
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Non-Random Variables: NBA Championship
Students demonstrate probability distribution of non-random variables. Students collect data on the NBA Championships. They record the data and compute subsets and permutations.
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Stock Market Math
Learners select a company that they like and using technology, in teams, they prepare a class presentation about their company. The class have the option to buy stock or choose a competitor. Each team research a company and buy...
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Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
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Ratios Through Social Studies
Students analyze and integrate mathematical concepts within the context of social studies. They gather, present and analyze information on a bar graph, pie chart, etc. Students compute ratios. They demonstrate that ratios have real-world...
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Precalculus Worksheet 8.3
In the precalculus worksheet, students compute vectors and angle directions from given equations. They read and interpret information from three word problems to determine direction, speed, and the velocity vector in navigation problems.
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Functions
In this function worksheet, students solve 4 different types of equations related to functions. First, they determine a particular solution to the low pass and plot the input and output of the same axes and compare. Then, students...
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...
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How Do Clouds Affect Radiative Energy
Students graph the upwelling and downwelling of shortwave radiation. They create a data table with the information. Students compute the Watts per square meter. They discuss their results and whether or not cloud type affects daily...
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Accelerated Arithmetic; Dividing Fractions
In this math worksheet, young scholars divide fractions. Fractions are single digit fractions, both the numerator and denominator are single digits. Students use the method they have learned in class to perform the computation.
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Worksheet 11: Integration
In this integration worksheet, students integrate functions using any method, they compute the exact value of an integral using the trapezoidal method and the Simpson's method. This five-page worksheet contains approximately 45...
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Setting up Systems
In this systems of equations activity, students solve 2 different problems that include setting up various systems. They compute a given system using matrix operations. Then, students verify that the solution is correct by drawing a set...
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Beginning Math- Addition
Students demonstrate addition. In this simple computation lesson, students are introduced to the concept of addition through using manipulatives. Students solve simple addition problems on a worksheet.
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On Your Own
Seventh graders research a certain type of job. They write the details of finding the job and describe the job duties. Students also describe a living arrangement and all the costs associated with it. Then they create a physical budget...
