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High school algebra simulations for Montessori
Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots
Who doesn't love a good mystery?!!!! In this engaging students use a real life scenario to apply scatterplot data of shoe size and height and the line of best fit to capture the correct suspect. This product has lots of great reviews! Many middle school math teachers state this was a great way to review the concept of line of best fit and scatterplots. Aligned to CCSSM8.SP.A.2 and CCSSM8.SP.A.3This activity is also available in a bundle at a discounted rate:Scatterplots and Line of Best
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:ย Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
Linear Equations Project Cost of College
Bring real-world applications that are relevant to students with this linear equations project on college costs. Students examine the cost of individual colleges and compare colleges using linear equations. For students ready for systems of equations, students evaluate the impact of grant money on the overall cost. Great to get students thinking about and researching colleges now! Included in this resource:- Ready-to-use student pages- Teacher's Guide- Answer Key- Separate powerpoint file w
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:ย Algebra 2 Curriculum
Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
This bundle includes 2 engaging activities where students can apply the skills of plotting points in a scatterplot, making a line of best fit, and finding the slope of the line to find missing data. Fun scenarios of Sasquatch and a crime scene hook kids into learning. Please leave feedback, you can earn TpT credits for future purchases. If you enjoy these activities consider following my store as I work to increase my middle school math inventory. Check out my other middle school math produc
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7th - 9th
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Budget Spreadsheet Project (personal finance & math skills)
A step-by-step project with detailed instructions on how to set up an Excel spreadsheet budget. Students will apply math skills in context of a real-life budgeting situation.
Students will create a budget:
-Based on their future career choice.
-Independently by following the instructions using an Excel Spreadsheet.
-Over the course of at least 2 class periods (typically students take at least 2.5 hours to complete this project).
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6th - 12th
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Additive Inverse and Integers Discovery Lab 7.NS.A.1
Students will get a great introduction to additive inverse and integers on a number line. Using a work mat and integer models students will make predictions and model additive inverse and positive and negative integers. Using this discovery lab, or inquiry activity, to start the unit helps students understand this concept in a deeper and richer way.
Supports 7th Grade standards: CCSS 7.NS.A.1 and TEKS 6.3D and TEKS 7.3B
Included in this 9 page download is:
-Teacher directions and tips
-2 page
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in:ย 7th Grade Number Systems Activity Bundle
Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Student - Scenario 1
The question listed on Scenario 1 is as follows:
"In this scenario we purchased 1 item for $1000. (This could be a new TV, summer vacation, Laptop, etc.) We did not have the cash at the time so we charged it to our Visa. This particular credit card requires that we make a minimum payment of 13% each month. It also has an APR of 10%. Fill out the chart to find out how much you have paid at the end of the year and if you have a remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to disc
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7th - 10th
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Real Life Math: Percents: Credit Card Debt Worksheet - Scenario # 2
The scenario on this chart is as follows:
"MasterCard sent you a fabulous new credit card offer in the mail. It is a special card for teens with really low minimum monthly payment percent of 4%. In exchange for the low minimum monthly payment percent, MasterCard raised your APR to 18%. You decide to use this credit card instead of the Visa in Scenario #1. Fill out the chart and determine the amount of money you spent and your remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to di
Grades:
7th - 10th
Investigating the Spread of a Viral Outbreak
Students in grades 5 - 9 model the spread of an infectious disease under the entertaining theme of a zombie outbreak. One student unknowingly is patient zero and students simulate the spread of an airborne illness. This highly engaging activity covers health topics, nature of science, and math skills as students graph data in a line plot. Higher level students can be challenged to find the function of the exponential growth of the outbreak.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit
This engaging activity allows students to apply their knowledge of slope, scatterplot data, and line of best fit to figure out how tall Sasquatch is. Taking the role of engineers, students use a foot print of sasquatch to approximate his height which is needed to construct a trap. An engaging newspaper article sets the scene of the recent Sasquatch sightings at the local park. This activity is also available in a bundle at a discounted rate:Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit BundleAligned to C
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:ย Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
What would Barbie Look like if she were Real?
Ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she were real? Now you can work with your students to find out!
Part 3
In order to save you and your students time, I measured various segments of Barbie's actual doll measurements. Students can use their measurements from Parts 1 and 2 of the Human Body Proportion Lab (available on TCP) OR measure their height or foot size to determine the SCALE FACTOR between their body and the doll's body. Using the SF, students will determine Barbie's measure
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Algebra or Pre-Algebra Vocabulary Sort
This card sort includes the terms variable, algebraic expression, coefficient, constant, term, evaluate, dependent variable, and independent variable. Each term includes a word card, a definition card, and an example card. These cards can be laminated and cut apart for centers or Montessori shelves, or they can be cut and pasted into student notebooks. Both color and black and white versions are included.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Approximating Irrational Numbers Discovery Lab
This lesson provides students with a great introduction to approximating irrational numbers on a number line in a engaging way.
Supports CCSS 8.NS.A.2 and TEKS 8.2B
Using plastic or paper tiles students will make predictions and model squares roots, and draw conclusions. Included in this 63 page download is:
-Teacher directions and tips
-Presentation for teachers to use in introducing the activity to students and guiding them through the beginning of the lab.
-2 pages for students to record t
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in:ย Approximating Irrational Numbers Activity Bundle
Combining Like Terms: Hands-On Algebra Activity Packet
This Combining Like Terms Activity Packet includes cards and a card mat that gives student a tangible way to understand simplifying expressions. Simply cut out the cards and follow the included instructions. The students will place like cards together to make simplifying the equation make sense. Great for math literacy and all things algebra, since it includes whole numbers, different variables/coefficients, and exponents. Teachers can choose between multiple activities where students are as
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6th - 9th
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Statistics Mode, Median, Mean, Range Worksheet for Math or Psychology
What's in the Hand: Activity makes learning mode, median, mean, and range fun. You will need two packs of playing cards in order to use 10 different variations. I use giant clothes pins to hold a total of 9 cards for each station. Each student gets a worksheet and is assigned to a group of 4-5 students. Students will complete the first rotation by figuring the mean, median, mode, and range, and then rotate to each other station in about 5 min intervals. At the end they will answer the questions
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Marshmallow Bridge Project - STEM / Pre-Algebra / Algebra 1 PBL!
An excellent STEM project to explore equations and inequalities, while also using creativity and engineering! Student develop and plan a marshmallow bridge, purchase materials from you using an imaginary budget, and then construct it over the next couple of days. At the end, the students create a poster of their design and thinking.It's an extremely fun project and the students really enjoy the hands on approach to working with money and mathematics.Materials to provide are small marshmallows an
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7th - 10th
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Montessori 6-9 Math Album
-Enjoy over 30 lessons step by step presentations for your class with pictures and visual aids.
-You will have all you need to run a successful Montessori Class and Math corner.
-This album includes a 25 pages introduction and full explanation for the Math curriculum rationale and scope and sequence in an Elementary Montessori classroom
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1st - 9th, Adult Education
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8th Grade Map Out A Town Writing Linear Equations Project (End of Year Activity)
Writing Linear Equations Project8th Grade Math - Map Out A TownMy collection of Add-Ons include activities to enhance your classroom. They are the perfect way to both enrich and remediate the math concepts taught while also incorporating collaboration. This project is absolutely perfect for the end of the year. It is engaging and let's each student explore the career of Urban Planning. Check out my entire shop to make your life easier! We all know that teachers work way too hard, so treat yourse
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7th - 9th
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Solving Multi-Step Equations Interactive Lesson and Presentation
This interactive powerpoint presentation will get your students solving multi-step equations with ease, understanding the process of solving multi-step equations, and explaining multi-step equations to others. It is designed with special education students and other students who take more time to learn, in mind. When using this lesson and graphic organizer we went from about half of our students getting it, to about 95% of them being able to solve multi-step equations with ease.Supports 7th gr
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6th - 9th
Also included in:ย Solving Multi-Step Equations Partner Activities
3D Geometry Lesson Bundle Geometric Solids Shapes Surface Area and Volume
Complete your unit lessons with this Three-Dimensional Geometry Lesson Bundle. Students begin with fantastic hands-on activities like cutting clay and wrapping cubes. With this foundation, they continue to surface area and volume using fillable solids and nets. This lesson bundle includes plenty of hands-on learning, worksheets for class and home, and quizzes to determine mastery. There are practice cards and a Playing Card deck of games for extra practice or as anchor work for students who are
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7th - 9th
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Linear Systems Of Equations Candy Lab
Linear Systems of Equations Candy LabThis hands-on lab provides an opportunity to connect with a mathematical concept in a meaningful way. Students will work together to model real life system of equations in order to discover how many candies are sealed in their bags. You can utilize this printable as a summative experience for the end of your unit on Systems of Equations.This resource includes:ยท PDF printable Benefits of this resource:Students will learn about Systems of EquationsStudents see
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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Non Functional Vending Machine
This powerpoint is used to engage students before learning about functions. When you click on a number it will go to the coresponding candy. If you press the push button on the machine it will lead you to a table. The A2 button is special, if you click on the A it will lead to the Pops candy. If you click on the 2 it will lead to the Dots. (This is the non function part) You can ask the students is this a functional vending machine. They will say no because when you pressed the A2 button you got
Grades:
9th - 12th
Concession Stand - A Full Unit Business Simulation
Concession Stand is a business simulation for grades 8 - 12. Students will open a business and use their math skills to complete order forms, update inventory, pay bills, keep a ledger, and open for days of sale. This project works with higher level Blooms Taxonomy and allows students to work together in groups.
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8th - 12th
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Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Students - Scenario 3
This chart covers the following scenario:
"Capital One offers a special credit card for teens. It has a spending limit of $100 per month and a very low monthly payment of 2%. The APR for this card is also pretty low at 7%. You talk to your parents and they agree that it sounds safe so they cosign the card with you. You now have your own credit card to use for monthly purchases and do not have to constantly ask your parents for money. You will owe your parents the remaining balance at the end
Grades:
7th - 10th
Predicting Population Size Lab Activity - New and Improved!
Egg Ecology is a great way to bring some math into your biology class.
In this lesson, students get to use the capture and recapture method on a population of wild plastic eggs that have been dispersed through the classroom habitat.
This lesson is perfect for:
1. Learning about population ecology
2. Seeing how mathematical models can be applied to real-life biology problems.
3. Testing a mathematical model to see how reliable it is
4. Discussing assumptions and limitations of mathematical mod
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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