High school critical thinking algebra microsofts for GATE

This set of rebus puzzles is a fun, engaging activity that practices critical thinking. You will receive a worksheet with 12 puzzles as well as an answer key. Each puzzle names a kind of pie!

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

Also included in: BUNDLE: Pi Day 3.14 3/14 Resources

Classified Ads For Classroom Jobs, Application Form, & Student Checkbook

Created by

Bylow and Reach High

This item contains classified ads for classroom jobs in a newspaper format. You can personalize all parts of the product to make it suit your personal needs. The packet also contains a job application form, & student checkbook register. The checkbook register is an easy way to track classroom money that may be used with or without actually using class money.

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

GATE, Classroom Forms

AP Language Argument Fishbowl Activity

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Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

This presentation includes a comprehensive experience with fishbowl discussions. The power point includes 4 open-ended questions with directions, goals, extensions, and a reflection. I was inspired to create these questions and implement this routine in my class due to last year's argument question. The seemingly simply question really stumped students, and I realized that my own students needed practice deconstructing and exploring these "simple" questions that are actually pretty complex. Wi

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Algebra, Applied Math, Graphing

Zach's Eraser: Linear Functions and Line of Fit

Created by

Teacher to Teacher Press

This is an effective and thought-provoking way to helps students apply functions to real situations. The resulting function shows a negative slope. Though it is a simple linear function, the data is not perfect, so a line of fit must be employed. Because it is based on real data, even students who have only a beginning experience with functions can understand the concepts and mathematics. The lesson can incorporate slope-intercept and point-slope forms as well as independent and dependent variab

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Algebra, Math, Word Problems

CCSS:

7.EE.B.3

, 7.EE.B.4a

, 8.F.A.1

, 8.F.A.3

, 8.F.B.4

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Problem of the Month - Family Tree Expressions

Created by

The Masked Mathematician

Problem of the Month: Through fun, quirky, challenging word problems, students will apply their knowledge of expressions to finding ages of family members an creating a family tree. Students will tackle a series of problems with increasing difficulty. The level A problems involve finding the ages of their cousins, and the level E problems involve using a expressions/formulas to create a detailed family tree with birthdays and ages. This is designed for middle schoolers - sixth graders will be ab

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

6.EE.A.2

, 6.EE.A.2c

, 7.EE.B.4

, MP2

, MP8

Also included in: Problem of the Month Bundle

Transformations of Linear Functions with TI-84

Created by

Math Mom Resources

This inquiry packet guides students through invesitigating common transformations of linear functions. Using a graphing calculator, students explore how a function changes as you add, subtract, etc. Also inlcudes a bonus section on transformations of quadratic functions.

Subjects:

Algebra

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Ancient History, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking

CCSS:

HSF-BF.B.3

Awesome Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi Activity

Created by

Adrienne Boone

This Qin Dynasty activity brings Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi to life for students! This obituary activity is a fabulous writing activity that ties into the ancient China curriculum. There is a creative component as well, including artwork and advertisements for students to create. All of your students will be engaged during this project!

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, GATE

100 Word Essay Power Point

Created by

Thinkng and Learning for Students Grades 4 to 12

Students need to write often and for a variety of purposes to gain command of the written word. We all know this, but large class sizes might be causing you to look for ways to accomplish this without taking home hundreds of 750 word essays to read and grade. Students can gain much of the same facility with the written word and additional skill in writing concisely when creating 100 word essays. This power point presentation leads students through a mini essay on success. It guides students

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, GATE, Lesson

Political Philosophy

Created by

Matthew Wills

This power-point presentation includes background notes on each page and video links embedded, with video content to support the teaching of this unit. Teachers can add to the power-point presentation and adjust it to use with their classes.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, International Baccalaureate, Religion

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, GATE

Also included in: Theoretical and Applied Ethics

Quick Writes for "A Modest Proposal"

Created by

From the Brookshelf

Product includes three quick writes all pertaining to Swift’s “A Modest Proposal.” I have only used this product with AP Language and Composition students, but it can easily be modified for students who have read Swift’s work. As there are three quick writes, there is one for before reading, during the reading, and after reading. Two of the pieces are rhetorical in nature, and the last one is for the students to write their own proposal (creative). My students loved it, and I hope that yours do

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, International Baccalaureate

Vampires and Vegetarians: Introduction to Ethics

Created by

Dr. Broome

This file contains presentation slides for a lecture on ethical philosophy. In order to draw students into the discussion, the presentation posits the following question: Should vampires be allowed to hunt and kill humans for food like humans hunt and kill animals for food? The lecture teaches students about various philosophical concepts, including necessary and sufficient conditions; argument construction; deontology; ethical agents; philosophical persons; and moral imperatives. It takes stud

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Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, GATE

Pie, Oh My! Pi Day 3/14 Logic Puzzle Brain Teaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Can they use the clues to determine which kinds of pie each person sampled? Answer key included!

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: BUNDLE: Pi Day 3.14 3/14 Resources

High School Scheduling Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryFour students completed their high school scheduling. Each of them picked four elective courses, and each elective was picked by exactly two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who picked what?

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Logic Puzzle Bundle #2: Lunchroom, HS Scheduling, Back to School Brainteasers

Spring Break Logic Puzzle Brainteaser Critical Thinking Activity

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This logic puzzle requires your students to think critically. Answer key included!The StoryFour students in Mrs. Danielson’s class shared what they did on spring break. Each student did four things, and each activity was completed by only two students. From the clues on the right, can you determine who did what?

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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