Standard Course of Study :: Mathematics

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Using percent of change to measure NC growth: Students will work in small groups to use the internet to gather data on the population growth for each of the 100 counties in NC from 1992 to 1995. From this data students will find the percent of increase/decrease for the counties they have been assigned. As a follow-up, the students will enter their data into a computer spreadsheet and from that spreadsheet, produce graphs of the information.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Social Studies); By Wanda Washburn.

Building a paper bridge: An introduction to problem solving: This activity allows the student to explore problem solving strategies while working with a partner. This activity (building a paper bridge), requires students to question word definition and the application of those definitions. Through problem solving strategies, students discover the need for applying math skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Steve Walston.

Baseball fun: Percentages, decimals, and fractions: Students will learn the concepts behind fractions, decimals, and percents by using sports statistics found on baseball cards.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Adrian Bustle.

ACC basketball: The students will use ACC basketball statistics to practice the process of converting fractions to decimals then to percents and will learn how to create and edit a spreadsheet. They will then use this spreadsheet to analyze their data. This unit is done during the basketball season.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); By Susan Dougherty.

Where does the money come from?: This lesson provides information about the costs of government programs. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 8 Mathematics and Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Travel in the Solar System: This lesson, from Illuminations, affords students the opportunity to think about two aspects of the time required to complete space travel within the Solar System. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Multiplying Integers Using Videotape: In this Illuminations lesson plan, students experience beginning algebra concepts through discussion, exploration, and videotaping. The concept of multiplication of integers is presented in a format which encourages understanding, not simply rote memorization... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Making your own product game: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students review strategies for playing the Product Game. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Football finances: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students analyze pictures of football stands to make estimates related to attendance at the Super Bowl, and then they make estimates about the television audience. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Classifying numbers: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use Venn diagrams to organize information about numbers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics