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8th grade basic operations lessons for Easel Activities
The Game of Life | Math Exploration
PURPOSE: This simulation gives your math class a chance to experience what it is like to be an adult. Students will be randomly assigned a job and a family and be required to calculate a month’s worth of expenses.This activity brings up some great discussions about how money works, what happens when the money runs out, single parenting, managing a budget and so much more. This is such a useful resource for the modern middle school mathematics teacher!WHAT’S INCLUDED:This product contains:✏️ 18 p
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5th - 8th
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A Scale Factor Exploration
Explore the effect of different scale factors on drawings. Students explore the concept of proportional figures by making drawings withdifferent scale factors. PDF consists of planning information, 4 student pages, and answer keys
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7th - 8th
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Managing Your Checking Account using a Debit Card
Everyday people go to stores or eateries to buy something. When they pay for their items, they will have to decide whether to pay in cash, credit card, write a check, or use a debit card. This set of activities will show your student how to write checks and keep a running balance in their register. The “OOPS” factor of I have still have checks therefore my account can not be overdrawn or without money will not occur. The student will be shown the responsible way to keep track of their pa
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Planning to Start-up and Run a Business: Everyday Life Skills Series
Hot Off the Presses: The Newest Everyday Life Skills series resource.
Many people dream of opening and running their own business. Running a business brings with it many questions. Things like purchasing items for your business to hiring employees to run the business must be taken into account.
The activities included in this product will take each student through the strategies and mathematical needs to make them a successful business owner. Calculating your monthly rental space cos
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4th - 11th, Adult Education
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Order of Operations in Action: Real-life Scenarios that use BEDMAS
Here's a ready-to-go assignment that shows students five real-life scenarios that require order of operations to solve. From making pancakes for a crowd, to splitting the cost of a pizza, we actually use order of operations regularly! At the end, students are tasked with writing their own situation and trading with a friend.The lesson uses order of operations including brackets. Exponents are not used. Answer key included!This product is also included along with 25+ items in my Grade 6 Math Supp
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5th - 8th
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Using Credit Cards: Everyday Life Skills Math Series: Packet Four
Credit cards have become an everyday way of life. Their overuse today have placed many unsuspecting people in financial trouble. The “Using Credit Cards” packet will introduce students to the terminology and mathematics surrounding the basics of using credit cards for “real” money. The application of percents is the main theme throughout the activities. An excellent set of activities to improve your student’s skills. An answer guide is provided. The “Everyday Life Skills” series will meet
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4th - 11th, Adult Education
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Unit Cost Task Cards
This activity will teach the student how to determine the most economical item to buy based on its quantity or weight versus the unit price. The student will use the basic operations of mathematics and problem solving skills to determine the most economical item to buy. Many common core standards will be met by completing this activity. Here are some additional activities that may interest you.The Need for Problem Solving Skills. FreebieThe Need for Problem Solving Skills.Building Math Skil
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Balance Bender Equations | Math Exploration
PURPOSE: This product provides you with seven whole-group mathematical explorations into equivalence. They will manipulate, justify, and solve equations using a basic understanding of the following properties of mathematics, each of which is introduced within its own prompt so that you can show them the process of logically reasoning through each situation. Though these prompts represent systems of equations prompts that the standards don't expect them to fully understand until Algebra I, the nu
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4th - 8th
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Powers and Exponents - Student Guided Notes
Student Guided Notes and Answer Key to define and understand powers and exponents. Subscribe to my channel, Math Defined, for a free video to accompany this lesson.Powers and Exponents VideoThe link to purchase the keynote animated presentation for this mini lesson is provided below. Keynote is a free software application available on all apple devices.It is very easy to use and is similar to power point and google slides.Powers and Exponents Keynote presentation LinkBe sure to leave feedback to
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5th - 8th
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Black History ML King I HAVE A DREAM Speech | Middle School Math PDF (Aug. 28)
August 28th of the Mystery Year is the date of a famous speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Math clues for finding the year involve equilateral triangles, basic operations with whole numbers, and number sense. Engage student with math and history! INCLUDES1-page printable puzzle with 1-page answer key6 Easel screens showing two introduction screens and the four puzzle questionsTeacher Notes including step-by-step solutions, optional extensions, historical notes, and quotes.All Math History-M
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6th - 8th
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Decimals, Percents, and Their Applications
Everywhere you look you will find decimals. The odometer in the family car measures off miles and tenths of a mile. In a machine shop you use and instrument called a micrometer which measures items in tenths, hundredths, and thousandths of an inch. Batting averages for baseball players are given in decimals. Your body temperature is expressed in whole degrees and tenths of a degree. Measurements in scientific work are given in decimals. But by far the most use you personally make of decimals
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Adding Integers - Hands On Work with Positives and Negatives
This resource is great for introducing the basics of adding integers. With the use of manipulatives, students will quickly get an understanding for how we add integers with the same signs and how we add integers with different signs, increasing their ability when moving to subtraction of integers skills.I tried and tested this resource in my classroom, as did other teachers in my school and it WORKS! While the kids at first felt elementary, as we moved on to more independent work with the topi
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6th - 8th
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Integer Addition Class Discussion, Group Activity, Partner Practice, & Sub Plan
Included in this Lesson #3Print and Go Substitute PlansClass Discussion (2 days)Error AnalysisDeeper Thinking (DOK 2-3)Group ActivityPartner Practice - Self Checking!Help your students strengthen their integer addition skills with this bundle. This bundle is centered around two critical thinking questions. How do I know the sign of the sum? How will I calculate the sum?Print and go sub plans make this resource extra valuable and lead the substitute through administering each of these resources.
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Integer Addition Bundle
Dec. 18 Math & Hispanic Heritage Puzzle: Christina Aguilera | Daily Mixed Review
Singer and song writer Christina Aguilera was born on December 18 of the Mystery Year. Math clues for finding the year involve percent, division to find the average, angle of rotation, and square numbers in a real-world context. This motivational puzzle is great for middle school or high school students to use any time. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version4 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions, Ext
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6th - 8th
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Hailstone Numbers
This worksheet investigates a simple number recurrence algorithm: if it's odd multiply by 3 then add 1 but if it's even then halve, repeat. Students use the algorithm to complete missing numbers on the sheet. Very detailed background is given in the guide along with answers.Great to give students an understandable but unsolved (as yet) problem![3x+1 conjecture, Collatz problem, Syracuse problem, Kakutani's problem, Hasse's algorithm, Ulam's problem]
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5th - 8th
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Jan. 15 Math & Black History Puzzle: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Graphing
January 15 of the Mystery Year is the birthday of Martin Luther King. Math clues for finding the year require students to graph ordered pairs in four quadrants and perform all four operations with integers. The letters formed by the graph, when unscrambled, spell out a word quite relevant to Dr. King. Your download includes these pages for print or digital activities:3-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 2-page printable version (in main file plus a separate file, read
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6th - 8th
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Types of Fractions Guided Notes
Guided Notes on Types of FractionsTypes of Fractions - These guided notes are thoughtfully crafted to provide you with a solid foundation in this fundamental topic, making it perfect for novice learners.**What Are Guided Notes?**Guided notes are your roadmap to understanding fractions. They're designed to support your learning every step of the way. These notes aren't just any notes; they are your personal companion for the lesson.**How to Use Guided Notes:**1. **Before Class:** Be sure to print
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Types of Fractions Guided Notes and Slides
Black History ML King's Dream Speech: Middle School Math Review Slides PPT
This slide show involves a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28th of the Mystery Year. Connect math and Black history for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade math students.Why August 28th? It was the date of the "I Have a Dream" speech.Topics: Clues for finding the Mystery Year involve equilateral triangles, basic operations with whole numbers, and number sense. INCLUDES17 PowerPoint screens including four screens with clues plus answer screens, an Extension, Historical Notes, and Quotes. The GIF p
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6th - 8th
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The Chef's Amazing Soup | Math Exploration
PURPOSE: This activity is an introduction to adding and subtracting integers. This activity uses the story of an amazing soup cauldron that adjusts temperature with hot (+1) and cold (-1) cubes. This is a great way to use manipulatives to teach the somewhat tricky concept of negative number operations. The “Chef’s Amazing Soup” idea is not mine – I simply formulated it into a 3-page packet for use which is why you are able to download it for free!WHAT’S INCLUDED:This product contains:✏️ A detail
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Explorations | Math Bundle
Integer Addition Class notes, Sentence Frames, Partner Practice, with Sub plans
Included in this BundlePrint and Go Substitute PlansSentence Frames with vocabularyClass Notes (2 pages)Partner Practice - Self Checking!Help your students strengthen their integer addition skills with this bundle. This bundle is centered around two critical thinking questions. How do I know the sign of the sum? How will I calculate the sum?Print and go sub plans make this resource extra valuable and lead the substitute through administering each of these pages. An answer key is included for
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Integer Addition Bundle
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