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8th grade math research pdfs
Shark Tank Business Plan Activity
This activity is a super fun, real life project that can be used as a multi-day lesson. Students make up a business or product they want to present. The pdf contains 5 pages that ask about the Business Idea, Marketing, Employees, Competition, and Finance. Once they have completed the packet, they will present their idea to the "Sharks". There is a final evaluation page that will be used by the teacher to calculate the final grade. My students LOVED this activity and were engaged from start to fi
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7th - 12th
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The Real Number System Webquest Rationals vs Irrationals
Students will need a device for my math webquest on the real number system. Students will be given a link that goes to my website containing information about the real number system, and the difference between rationals and irrationals. I have included a worksheet that aligns to the information on my website. All you need to do is print and go! In addition, there is a 10 problem quiz on my website. The quiz gives instant feedback as to whether the answer is correct or incorrect.Webquests are gre
Extra Credit Math Projects
If you need extra credit projects to help your math students boost their grades, these extracurricular activities can fit the bill! In each of these three projects, students look at the world of math in a way that is not routinely included in our curriculum. Hopefully they learn a little something extra that increases their interest in math.
Included are three projects:
1) mathematician/engineer biography study
2) career study (with math connections)
3) math-based fiction book report
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5th - 8th
Get a Life Project - A Standards-Based Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12
Finally! A research-based, standards-based, real world math project! Students receive a job, salary, student loans, and credit card debt, and must buy a car and find an apartment to rent all within their calculated budget. They learn financial literacy in a fun and engaging way!This download includes 26 job cards complete with a job description, requirements, nationally averaged salaries, credit card debt, and student loans. Salaries range from $30,000 to $750,000 and cover a wide range of o
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5th - 12th
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Polynomials and Factoring Menu Board Project
This is a great assessment piece for your students. It includes multiplying polynomials, factoring trinomials with a=1 and a>1, dividing polynomials, and a review category for previously learned material. Point guidelines and directions are included. Enjoy!
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8th - 11th
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Algebra Marketing Plan PBL | project based learning | real world Math
This Project Based Learning activity will help Algebra 1 students practice setting up and solving systems of linear equations within a real world context. As they take on the role of an entrepreneur, they will write equations, plot coordinate points, graph equations, analyze data, and draw conclusions. This can be used as a group project or individual project and would work great for an end of unit review. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Math Algebra 1 BUNDLE projects, activities, notes, and more
Create a Survey - Research Skills
Scaffolded printables to guide every step of the survey process! Can be used for ANY survey design. Designing a survey is an exciting way for students to conduct research and discover information about a group of people. Throughout the survey process, students have an opportunity to be creative, engage in problem solving and develop critical skills in analytical thinking. A powerful data-gathering tool, surveys are a thought-provoking and dynamic method of research that students love to engage
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5th - 8th
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Super Bowl 2024 Trip Budget PBL - (Updated Each Year)
Send your students to the big game with this guided planning sheet. They will be using real life problem solving skills to plan a trip to the Super Bowl using a computer, laptop, or iPad. They will find airfare, hotel accommodations, dining, souvenirs, and game ticket prices. Since it is guided, it also tells them which websites to use and where to click on them. When they are done, they will use math knowledge to find a total amount they would need for a real trip to the Super Bowl. Have
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3rd - 8th
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Design a Drive-Through Zoo: End of Year Math Project PBL
About this resource:Your students are ready for this STEM challenge! They will design a zoo that people can drive through, and it must include 12 different kinds of lines, angles and shapes. Students will love to choose their 5 featured animals, then research each animals' space, safety and vegetation requirements. They will create a map of their zoo, then an advertisement to announce its opening. Last, students will present their zoo using a script that helps with grading criteria. What's inclu
STEM Challenge Reference Sheet - Catapults - Use with ANY STEM Challenge!
This 2 page reference sheet is perfect for students to use while they are working on any STEM Engineering Challenge for catapults! It gives students information about different types of catapults as well as vocabulary, how they work, and a catapult diagram.
You can copy it front to back and laminate it for multiple uses. You could also copy them side by side on a sheet of 11 x 17 papermr.
Stay tuned for additional STEM reference sheets for other topics!
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3rd - 8th
Back to School Math Interest Survey Inventory
This math survey is two pages and is a great introduction to get to know your students at the beginning of the year. It can also be a great resource for conferences. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDATED AND NOW INCLUDES A GOOGLE FORM VERSION OF THE SURVEY. You can edit the Google Form. :)Are you working on your National Boards? This math interest survey is a great addition to get to know your students at the beginning of the year!Students learn math when incorporated into interdisciplinary units. Chec
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Parent, Reading, Writing, & Math Interest Surveys Bundle
Simple Interest - Financing a Vehicle Poster Project
Aligned to TEKS 7.13(E) calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings CCSS.7.RP.A.3Your students are ready for this STEM challenge! First, they search the internet for a vehicle they wish to "purchase." Then they use the question prompts to record the make, model and purchase price. They choose a financing option from the table and use their purchase price to calculate tax, interest and monthly payment. Last, students use all of these calculations to design a poster to ill
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Simple Interest - Notes and Project Mini Bundle
Mathematician Project - Math Research - Creating Comics!
Do you want your students to learn about famous mathematicians in a fun way? Using Luetta and Wilbert Reimer's books "Mathematicians Are People, Too" (or other mathematical stories) your students will create comic strip stories to tell the tales of their beloved mathematicians! At the same time, they will create (or copy) mini-biographies of their mathematicians. When the class is finished with their individual stories, you can compile them together and create one massive "Mathematician Comic
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3rd - 12th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt Webquest Activity: Math in the Real World - 50 Facts
This inquiry-based learning WebQuest is designed to enrich students' scholastic journey by providing a thought-provoking and engaging internet scavenger hunt focused on mathematics. This latest edition of the Internet scavenger series is designed to help students learn essential mathematical facts while developing vital skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and comprehension.Google FormsAs a seasoned educator, I am thrilled to offer you this meticulously designed Webquest scavenger hunt
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
My Special Number Math Project
A highly engaging math project! Always a big hit in my classroom! Students choose a number between 10 and 100, exploring both its mathematical and real-world significance. A great way to extend studies of even and odd numbers, factors and GCF, multiples and LCM, primes, composites, prime factorizations, etc. Also great for making math real, accessible, and interesting! Now includes a grading rubric based upon the Standards Based Grading system (or the Four-Point, A-F scale). Appropriate for thir
Transformations Webquest Reflection Rotation Translation Dilation
Students will need a device for my math webquest on transformations. Students will be given a link that goes to my website containing information about reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations. Students will learn how to: (1) identify a transformation, (2) perform a transformation, and (3) use the transformation rules to give the coordinates of an image. I have included a worksheet that aligns to the information on my website. All you need to do is print and go! In addition, there is
Rates and Unit Rates - Create tables, graphs and charts math project - PBL
About this resource:Combine fitness with rates and unit rates in this fun math project! Students will collaborate with a partner to count the number of times they can perform three different fitness tasks. Then they will use their data to create equivalent ratio tables and use the table to graph the data. Last, students will use sentence stems to write an 8-sentence reflection of learning.What's included?Google Slides™ version3 column analytic rubricproject organized by 6 separate tasksgraphic o
Famous Mathematicians Cube Project
This project is very interesting in that the students learn who developed the math that we use in the world. This project combines creativity, research and math content into one project. The project can be used as an end of the grading period, semester or year project. Note: Some construction is necessary by the teacher - Measuring, creating patterns on poster boards.Other projects you may be interested in:Circle Graphs using a Sport SurveyLine Plot & Bar Graph Using Real-Life Data Mini-Proj
Famous Mathematicians Research Project
The Famous Mathematicians Research Project allows students in grades 6-9 an opportunity to research one of 30 famous mathematicians and present their findings in a biographical essay. It is an excellent project to allow students to research the many different aspects of the history of math.
There is also an optional digital storytelling component utilizing the free iPad app, Shadow Puppet EDU. This part of the project again is optional. Students can still complete the biographical essay.
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7th - 9th
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Differentiation Chart
This 13 page pdf contains charts and graphs designed to help teachers differentiate their lessons and units for students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Asperger's. It also suggests activities and projects to use with students of each of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, VAK, and Felder/ Solomon's Index of Learning Styles. Additionally, it contains charts for Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain, Moffet's Universe of Discourse, Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, VAK, Felder and Solomon's Index of Le
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Back to School Algebra Project
Do your students know what Algebra is??This is a project idea I use at the beginning of the year with Algebra 1 students. The goal of the project is to get them thinking about, researching and dabbling in what it means to be studying Algebra. The student creates a poster defining Algebra and decorates it with concepts and symbols that they will be learning this year. I use this project as extra credit in the first grading period. It is easy to complete and lets them use their creativity and arti
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8th - 11th
Pinball Machine - Intermediate - STEM - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Introduce your students to the fundamental laws of physics!Pinball is a classic arcade game that has entertained people since the 1930s. The goal of pinball is to move a ball around the playing surface to score as many points as possible. There are many different varieties of pinball machines. For this project, students research, design and create their own hand-held pinball machine. Af
Black Mathematicians' Calendar
Celebrate Black History Month by honoring Black Mathematicians and their contributions to the field of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology! This resource introduces you and your students to 28 Black Mathematicians. There is a short 3-5 minute video linked to each image of the 28 mathematicians. Each video will share the impact each mathematician has had in the field or what they do with math in their careers. From astronauts, engineers, artificial intelligence experts to teachers,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Slope Project
This is a project idea that has the student finding real-life examples of all 4 types of slope (positive, negative, zero & undefined). Directions, a grading rubric and a complete example (see preview) are included. Great for extra credit! This project can also be purchased in my Algebra Projects Bundle. There are a total of 12 Algebra Projects in this bundle - great for project based assessment!© 2015 Secondary Math Solutions This purchase is for one teacher and for classroom use only. All r
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8th - 9th
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