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Beaded Bracelet Multiplication

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice multiplying and dividing two and three digit numbers. In this Mathematical strategies lesson, 4th graders estimate products and quotients in appropriate situation and make connections about the relationships...
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Integration, the Skill that Binds

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders use mathematical concepts to help clarify their beliefs, effect solutions, and improve verbal skills. They use the steps common to the scientific methods as an aid in development of cognitive skills.
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Geometric Shape Dances

For Teachers K - 4th
Students use movement and dance in order to strengthen mathematical understanding of different geometric shapes. The movements are imitating the drawing of shapes and they pick one to make into a dance. Upon beginning the dance music can...
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Gift Wrapping

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the example of a gift wrapping service found in the mall in order to create a problem situation that can be solved mathematically. They convert the word problem into algebraic expressions to be solved.
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Fuel-Saving Speed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore all the options open to beat the gas prices soaring as of late. In addition, explore what the ideal speed to drive for best gas mileage. Pros/Cons are debated on both sides of the issue. Included is discussion for an...
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use reference skills to locate information about the periodic table. They identify elements by name, atomic number, atomic mass, symbol and properties. Students use mathematical processes to find the number of protons,electrons...
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Compile and Execute

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners are able to define the following terms: compiler, source code, object code, syntax code, and debugging. They are able to define a computational problem. Students are able to formulate a simple mathematical model. They are able...
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Dividing Decimals by a Decimal

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will have the opportunity to build upon previously learned mathematical skills, which include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. They then take the next step and divide by decimals.
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Weather Report Chart

For Teachers K - 4th
Students complete a weather report chart after studying weather patterns for a period of time. In this weather report activity, students measure temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed, and wind direction for a month....
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Word Ladders

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students follow Lewis Carroll’s rules to solve Word Ladders.  The one page worksheet contains two word ladder problems. Solutions are provided. 
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A Lesson on the Root Spiral

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create lines and shapes with a compass and a straight edge. In this geometry activity, students investigate square roots, irrational numbers and spirals. They explore nature to see the shapes representing mathematics and...
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World Hunger - A Cultural Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the problem of world hunger and starvation. After a class discussion, students use a map to identify specific areas where populations are starving. In groups, students research reasons for the lack of food. They prepare...
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Multiplying Exponents vs. Powers of Powers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Use the power of a power property to solve exponential functions. The lesson refers to  differentiating between multiplying or adding exponents to find the value, and how to find the product of a power of a power.
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7th Grade Math: Algebra (Distributive Property)

For Teachers 7th
With algebra tiles in hand 7th graders will uncover the wonders of the distributive property of multiplication. They will take a pre-test, define the distributive property, then model and practice using their tiles to solve basic...
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Properties of Operations as Strategies

For Students 3rd - 5th
These multiplication problems give scholars a chance to display their knowledge of math properties. They use the zero property to solve one problem, write a related multiplication fact for a division problem, and complete a final...
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Properties of Operations as Strategies

For Students 4th - 7th
Which property is shown? Scholars examine 10 multiplication equations to determine which property each displays. The properties aren't written for them, so this is a little more challenging. There are no numbers over 12 here. 
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Properties of operations as Strategies

For Students 4th - 7th
Explore math properties by incorporating multiplication and division skills. Learners examine six equations and match each to its equivalent in another set. They incorporate knowledge of math properties including the associative and...
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Take 6

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Investigate the various properties of the number six with this elementary math lesson. From simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to the creation of hexagonal tessellations, this lesson covers all aspects of...
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Show Your Work Recording Paper

For Students K - 8th
"Show your work!" It's the math teacher's mantra. Support your class with meeting this reasonable requirement with this set of recording paper templates.
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A Polynomial Quilt

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson, 10th graders use concrete models, such as construction paper, to create various shapes described. Students use the FOIL method to multiply terms and to get a square...
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Math 5 - Act. 01: Multiplication Strategy Review

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders play a game to practice all of the strategies for multiplication they have memorized.
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Money Matters

For Students 4th
In this money matters activity, 4th graders, after discussing the 4th Grade Camping Trip, problem solve six word problems associated with money matters.
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Algebra 1: Unit 5 Review

For Students 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders determine if 4 functions are exponential growth or decay, sketch 4 graphs and compare 2 sets of functions. Students write the rule, linear or exponential, for 4 tables.
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Solving Linear Systems by Graphing #4

For Students 6th
For this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders solve 4 sets of linear system equations involving addition and subtractions by graphing out the answers to each equation.