| Algebra - Fun with Calendars |
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Take any calendar. Tell a friend to choose 4 days that form a square. If your friend tells you only the sum of the four days, you can tell her what the four days are. How does the puzzle work?
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/calen.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
8
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86
Rate It | Balancing Equations to Solve Variables |
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Instructive lesson on balancing equations with exercise and answer key attached.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesA6.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
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6
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12
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Egyptian Multiplication
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Upon completion of lecture on Egyptian Multiplication, these ninth grade general mathematics students will be able to multiply any two numbers using the egyptian algorithm with ninety-five percent accuracy.
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/296.shtml
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
6
Votes:
14
Rate It | Exploring Geometry on the Sphere |
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OVERVIEW: This particular activity allows students to discover that not all geometry is Euclidean.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Geometry/GEO0002.html
Grade Level(s):
6-8, 9-12
Rating:
5
Votes:
15
Rate It | Exploring Similarity Using Scale Drawings |
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OVERVIEW: Students will explore properties of similarity using models, measurement, and calculation.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Geometry/GEO0003.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rate It | Measuring the Earth |
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this activity is to get students interested and involved in doing science, give them a reason to use some of the math they have learned, and develop a feeling of cooperation in working with people from other schools.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Geometry/GEO0004.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
7
Votes:
7
Rate It | Multiplying Binomials with FOIL |
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The FOIL method is an easy way to remember how to multiply binomials.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Algebra/ALG0002.html
Grade Level(s):
6-8, 9-12
Rating:
5
Votes:
23
Rate It | Order of Operations |
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A lesson teaching the order of operations that must be followed when solving equations. Exercise and answer key attached.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesA4.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
6
Votes:
10
Rate It | Simultaneous Equations Using Elimination |
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The Elimination method is an effective method for solving a system of two unknowns. This lesson provides students with immediate feedback using a computer program or online applet.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Algebra/ALG0004.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rate It | Smiling Man |
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It is used in factoring an expression as well as a FOIL method substitute.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Algebra/ALG0003.html
Grade Level(s):
6-8, 9-12
Rating:
5
Votes:
23
Rate It | Solving for X |
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A basic algebra lesson introducing solving for x. Exercise and answer key attached.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesA3.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
5
Votes:
6
Rate It | Using Equations to Solve Puzzles |
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An Algebra lesson with a fun twist. Exercises and answers attached.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesA7.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Rating:
5
Votes:
7
Rate It | Water to the Max |
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PURPOSE: To find the optimum angle to achieve the greatest distance. This activity is a great deal of fun in the spring of the year when the students want to get outside to enjoy the great outdoors and the water.
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Geometry/GEO0006.html
Grade Level(s):
9-12
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