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Modern Math Teaching: In this course, we will examine specific failings of current mathematical instructional models and, over a fast, three-week course, develop useful solutions to those problems using, among other things, multimedia and a classroom culture of curiosity.; Take this course: Begins April 7.

Mathematical translations: This lesson develops knowledge of algebraic expressions and their verbal equivalents. Students will establish a foundation for future Algebra I tasks by identifying mathematical symbols and expressions through group work and individual tasks. This lesson contains modifications for the novice high English Language Learner (ELL).; Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 English Language Development and Mathematics); By Seth Beale and Wendy Sumner.

Grouping skills for mastery: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 4; Thematic planning helps relate mathematics to students' lives.; By Gretchen Buher.

Research and strategies for problem-centered math: In Problem centered math, page 7; A bibliography of research-driven strategies for teaching problem-centered math at all grade levels.; By Libby Montagne.

Measuring pots: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.7; Students will use an activity sheet or modern pottery rim sherds to compute circumference from a section of a circle and construct analogies based on their own experience about possible functions of ancient or historic ceramics.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics and Social Studies)

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education: Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, 402 U.S. 1 (1971) was an important United States Supreme Court case dealing with the busing of students to promote integration in public schools.; Format: court decision/primary source

Reflect on your work: In this lesson, students examine, re-examine, and compare the results obtained in previous lessons to enrich their mathematical understanding. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Exploring Other Number Patterns: Students make and extend patterns with numbers in a variety of mathematical contexts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Exploring linear functions: Representational relationships: This lesson presents a series of explorations based on two linked representations of linear functions. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Light it up: In this Illuminations lesson, students are presented with a real-world problem: Given a mirror and laser pointer, determine the position where one should stand so that a reflected light image will hit a designated target. This investigation allows students... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Seeing music: In this Illuminations lesson, students calculate terms of a geometric sequence to determine frequencies of the chromatic scale. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Make a conjecture: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students explore the development of a mathematical model for the decay of light passing through water, in a rich exploration of exponential models in context. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Modeling Orbital Debris Problems: Students examine the problem of space pollution caused by human-made debris in orbit to develop an understanding of functions and modeling. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Analyzing the data: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students explore the development of a mathematical model for the decay of light passing through water, in a rich exploration of exponential models in context. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Trout pond population: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use iteration, recursion, and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Investigating fire environments: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students consider the meaning of the term variable, both in a mathematical and an everyday sense, by considering a text-based “equation.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

SCORE - Mathematics Lessons: A collection of mathematics lesson plans created by K-12 teachers for the SCORE mathematics workshops. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Kings County California Schools

Gather data: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students explore the development of a mathematical model for the decay of light passing through water, in a rich exploration of exponential models in context. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Chairs around the table: In this Illuminations lesson, students investigate the number of chairs that can be placed around an arrangement of square tables. Three related problems in this lesson yield different linear relationships for students to discover. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics