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The mathematical secrets of Pascal’s triangle- Wajdi Mohamed Ratemi
This high school math resource explores Pascal’s Triangle through patterns, binomial expansion, and real-world applications in probability and combinatorics. Students analyze mathematical relationships while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 | Print-a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
Volume Extension Project (Set of 2)
Need a challenge for students who already understand the basics of volume. Use these 2 volume projects to help extend your student's learning! Students will be asked to problem-solve real life situations as they apply what they know about volume in new "out of the box" ways of thinking.
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.C.4
, 5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5a
+2
SAT Prep Course-Math
This 12-week SAT Prep Course in Mathematics is designed for students preparing to meet or exceed college readiness benchmarks on the SAT Math section. The plan provides daily, ready-to-use lessons that systematically build algebraic fluency, problem-solving strategies, and data analysis skills through structured routines, guided practice, and authentic SAT-style questions. This resource supports teachers in providing targeted small-group instruction, test-taking strategies, and differentiated re
10th - 11th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Python Coding 2025 Lessons -Grade 9 Destreamed MATH (MTH1W1)
This complete coding unit introduces Grade 9 students to Python through engaging, real-world math and financial applications. It’s aligned to Ontario MTH1W Destreamed Math (Strand D: Coding) and CodeHS / Google Classroom integration, focusing on computational thinking, financial literacy, and problem-solving. Students learn to analyze, model, and automate mathematical and financial scenarios using core programming concepts — with scaffolded lessons, guided examples, student worksheets, and
9th - 12th
Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Statistics
Design a Safe Drop System
🪂 Design a Safe Drop System: A Phenomena-Based STEM Engineering Challenge (5E Lesson)Engage your students in authentic, high-impact learning with this real-world STEM design challenge where they investigate a compelling phenomenon and apply physics, math, and engineering principles to solve a critical problem: How can we design a system that safely controls the motion of a falling object? 🌍 PHENOMENA-BASED LEARNING THAT DRIVES CURIOSITY This project begins with an observable, real-world phe
6th - 12th
Applied Math, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSF-IF.A.2
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.B.6
+5
Also included in: STEM Night Expo Bundle
AP Calculus Limits Review Bingo
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONMake reviewing limits engaging, interactive, and AP-level rigorous with this AP Calculus Limits Bingo Review Activity! This resource combines a teacher-led PowerPoint presentation with a student-centered bingo game to reinforce key limit concepts in a fun and effective way. Students will solve a variety of AP-style limit problems, including algebraic limits, trigonometric limits, limits involving infinity, L’Hôpital’s Rule, and derivatives in disguise, while actively pa
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Calculus, PreCalculus
T-Shirt Entrepreneurs PROJECT BASED LEARNING Math Economics GATE 4-8th
Your students will be excited for this “gold medal standard” project-based math, design, and economics activity. It’s appropriate and adaptable for 4th – 8th grade. It has been a staple for my 4th grade gifted and talented math group since 2013. You won’t be the sage on the stage. Students will problem-solve their way through the project working in collaborative teams, and the teacher will guide, be a resource, spur discussion, play devil’s advocate, and provide mini lessons when necessary. I
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Dividing Fractions Real-World Math Project
Looking for a meaningful, real-world way to teach dividing fractions? This engaging, hands-on math project turns your students into potluck party planners! They’ll explore how to divide fractions in the context of preparing and serving food for a community meal. What's Included: Student-friendly worksheet with clear instructions A realistic math chart to organize food items, amounts, serving sizes, and equations Word problems and real-life applications of dividing whole numbers by unit fract
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions
Build a Rolling Robot : STEM + Math Integration Lesson & Student Worksheet
Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that gets your students building, measuring, and thinking critically? This Rolling Robot project is the perfect blend of engineering design and real-world math application! Students will design and build a simple robot that rolls forward using rubber bands and everyday materials. They'll conduct three trials, measure the distance it travels, round to the nearest fraction of a foot, and calculate the speed in feet per second. Along the way, they'll engage
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Fractions
Geometry Trig Project_ How Tall is It? (w/ Writing Component)
Trigonometry Project! Get ready to take your math skills to new heights with our STEM Math Project/Activity! Students will have the chance to put their trigonometry knowledge to the test as they use sine, cosine, and tangent to determine the height of tall structures using a clinometer. This real-world application of right triangle trigonometry will have students engaged and excited as they venture outside (or inside) to measure the height of various objects. Whether it's a take-home project or
9th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-SRT.A.3
, HSG-SRT.B.4
, HSG-SRT.C.6
+1
Real World FRACTION Project Based Learning
In this project, you’ll turn your real school schedule into a fraction challenge!First, you’ll create an hour-by-hour schedule of a typical school week. ⏰ Next, you’ll group your time into categories (like class time, homework, sleep, activities, and free time) and simplify each category into fractions of your week. Finally, you’ll put your math skills to work by comparing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying your fractions to analyze how your time is really spent. By the end, you’ll see yo
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
Computer Science: Loop Relay Race
Relay-Loop Race — Summary Overview This activity turns for loops into a physical relay race. Students take on roles to act out loop execution: Counter — reads the loop header, tracks the counter (i, k, etc.), and signals laps. Runner — physically runs laps (or steps) and announces variable updates. Variable Tracker — records variable changes without seeing the runner. (Optional) Recorder — writes down final values for submission. The structure helps students internalize loop iteration, in
9th - 12th
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology
Let's Plan a Vacation
Your students are going to plan a vacation for their family. First, they need to pick a destination. They will choose from Disney World in Orlando, Florida where they can enjoy the thrill of an amusement park or choose the mighty Grand Canyon in St. George, Utah where they can see camp, hike and enjoy one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
In this highly motivational math project the students will figure gas mileage and cost. They will also calculate hotel, food and entertainment costs and c
3rd - 5th
Applied Math
Probability Worksheet
Students can use this as a study guide or assessment for the probability unit.
6th - 8th
Applied Math
The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg - An Introduction to Graph Theory
This historical important problem shows students that important ideas - like graph theory - can spring from the most straightforward looking applications. How do you device a walk that passes through each of those seven bridges in Konigsberg (now Kaliningrad) once and only once. Although the problem looks simple, there was not an appropriate tool for analyzing it and therefore nobody knew what could be the solution - until Euler came... This project drops your students straight in the thick of t
7th - 12th
Applied Math
Conversions with Science Topics
These word problems have students calculate common scientific rates into quantities they understand more readily. Great conversion practice and teaches them some science facts as well.
6th - 11th
Applied Math, Astronomy, Earth Sciences
CCSS
6.RP.A.3d
TED Talk: Inside your computer- Bettina Bair
This engaging resource breaks down how a computer processes a simple mouse click, helping students understand core concepts like CPU function, memory, and input/output systems. Includes • 20 comprehension and critical thinking questions • Detailed essay prompt • Structured essay with sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Discussion starters for deeper understanding Grades: 8–12 | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering, Social Studies
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+2
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Math-Was Pythagoras "Right" About his Triangles? All About His Theorem!
Learn geometry by studying the ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, and his famous Pythagorian Theorem. Using investigation and logic you will prove that Pythagoras was right!This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulness, students reflect on their Exploration by answering standards-based Questions of Mathematical Practice. Supporting
3rd - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Ciphers and Codebreaking (mini booklet)
Originally written for Algebra 2 students as a fun end-of-year after-testing activity. It's a lighthearted take on the subject but includes some more serious math. This is a 58-page mini-textbook that covers some basic elements of classical cryptography, including Caesar, vigenere, affine, and keyword ciphers, among others. It discusses modular arithmetic, solving algebraic equations with modular arithmetic, and some basic work with prime numbers (coprimes, Ulam's spiral, Mersenne Primes). The
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Other (Math)
STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE
In this unit, students will build a contraption to hit a small, wooden golf ball through a scaled version of a golf course which they and their classmates have designed. They’ll make a trundle wheel for measuring and marking the course, write down their scores on a scorecard, design putters, and learn background in physics through their work in the engineering and design process.
The Playable Golf Course is not just fun. It’s a challenging engineering, design, and construction unit including
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering
Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE
Best practices in Common Core Standards, gifted education and 21st Century Learning Skills . . .
This cross-curricular applied math activity addresses the Common Core Standards in a fun way for everyone. Balloon Mystery Messages is applied math, engineering and design, writing, geography, research skills, and internet and computer technology bundled in one mighty cool set of activities.
In Balloon Mystery Messages, students practice long division and 4+ digit multiplication as they solve th
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Geography
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Trigonometry Project - Measuring Ramps in the Community w/ Social Justice
Included in this purchase you will find links to 2 helpful videos that give background as to the ADA and the laws that were changed in the 70's and 90's. Instructions and tables are formatted so that you can adjust as you need to (in .docx format), with all required measurements listed. Omit or keep the section/s you want Contents: -Background information on ramps/ada access w/ video links -Data collection table -Space to solve for angles of elevation -Space to attach ramp photos (side view, fr
9th - 12th
Applied Math, Geometry
AP® Computer Science A | Goldie's Circuit Review Activities | AP Exam Test Prep
AP® Computer Science A Code Tracing Practice Circuit-Style Review Activity | Units 1–4 | AP CSA Exam Prep Help students strengthen one of the most important AP® Computer Science A skills, code tracing, with this engaging circuit-style review activity! Students practice reading Java code, determining program output, and checking their understanding as they move through a structured tracing circuit. What’s Included: You’ll receive TWO code tracing circuits aligned to the AP CSA CED: Tracing C
11th - 12th
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology
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