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David Pleacher

Candy Math Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Few things can motivate children to learn like the promise of a sweet and tasty treat. Given a bag of M&M®s, Skittles®, or other colorful candy, students first predict the contents of the bag before counting the pieces,...
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Percents as Fractions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this percents to fractions worksheet, students write the given percents as fractions. Students complete 6 problems on this worksheet.
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Percents as Decimals

For Students 5th - 8th
For this percents worksheet, students write the percents given as decimals. Students complete 6 problems total on this worksheet.
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Decimals, Percents, and Fractions

For Students 7th
In this decimals, percents and fractions worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include comparing and ordering various forms of numbers. First, they compare each value to determine which is greater. Then, students order...
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Tax Problem: Percents

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tax worksheet, students solve 1 problem about taxes.  Students find the federal and state tax on a given amount of money.
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Are Our Chemical Measurements Accurate or Precise?

For Students 8th - 12th
What is the difference between accuracy and precision? This learning exercise has students define the terms accuracy and precision, and compare bulleye diagrams to find examples of both. Students analyze given data and determine the...
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Solving Math Problems In the Real World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middles schoolers discuss and solve real world applications of math. They use formulas for volume and percents to answer real world questions. In the second part of the lesson plan, groups write and solve word...
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Iditarod Problem of the Day

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this Iditarod worksheet, students complete word problems about the Iditarod including percents, Roman numerals, and more. Students complete 5 problems.
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Language of Probability

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Enhance your next lesson on probability with a text rich presentation intended to teach the language associated with probability. The use of decimals, fractions, and percents are discussed as well are the terms, likely, unlikely, and...
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Percent to Fraction

For Students 6th - 10th
In this percent to fraction worksheet, students convert percents with numbers and fractions into fractions. Students complete 9 problems.
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Compare Percent and Decimals

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comparing percents and decimals activity, students complete 5 problems comparing and writing which is more. Work space and answers are provided.
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Compare Percent and Decimal

For Students 8th - 10th
In this percents and decimals learning exercise, students compare the percents of a number to a decimal and decide which is more. Students complete 5 problems.
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Convert Percents to Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this percents to decimals worksheet, students convert a total of 9 numbers to decimal form. An answer key is included on page 2.
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Fraction to Percent

For Students 6th
In this fraction worksheet, 6th graders convert the given fractions into percentages.  Students solve for six problems, some having mixed numbers and answers greater than 100 percent.
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Percent of Decrease of a Number

For Students 4th - 6th
For this percent of decrease of a number worksheet, students solve 4 problems using work space provided. Answers are included on page 2.
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Finding Percent-Decimal Method

For Students 4th - 6th
For this finding percent worksheet, students use the decimal method and solve 5 problems using work space provided. Answers are included.
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What Number? Percents

For Students 4th - 5th
In this percents activity, students use work space provided to solve and find numbers whose percentages are given. Answers included on page 2.
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Elastomers: The Best Bungee Cord

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine elastomeric polymers in a lab activity in which they design a bungee cord. Students must determine the tensile strength, percent elongation, and plot stress versus strain graphs for their experiments on rubber...
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How Big Is That Star?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Aspiring astronomers study stars. They compare stars and explain the relationship between radius, mass, and diameter. By creating a star simulation, they discover how a binary star system's orbit can cause changes in the observed...
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Hydrogen Peroxide Analysis

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
A scenario is presented for chemistry techs to address. Using titration techniques, they must analyze hydrogen peroxide solution samples. They evaluate accuracy and precision in the process. They also gain experience consulting the MSDS...
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TAKS Math Quiz-Percent of y

For Students 4th - 5th
In this TAKS math quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused finding the percent of x that is y. Quiz can be graded online by clicking a link.
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Using the Proportion Method to Solve Percent Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the percents of a number. They convert between decimals and percents. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
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Percent Deviation Rocks and Minerals

For Students 7th - 12th
In this rocks and minerals worksheet, students calculate the percent deviation from various mass measurements taken of rocks or minerals. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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Jeopardy Changes It!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders enjoy playing Jeopardy as a review for expressing conversions between fractions, decimals and percents. This lesson provides a fun, motivating way for students to demonstrate their learning!