Subjects
Grades
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Gifted & Talented
Brief Description
Students use the sum of four numbers to find dates on a calendar that
form a square.
Objectives
Students demonstrate abilities using algebraic equations to calculate numbers
and find number patterns.
Keywords
algebra, calendar, fun, puzzle, calculation
Materials Needed
monthly calendar, calculator, paper, pens or pencils
Lesson Plan
Link to the lesson Algebra -- Fun With Calendars.
Extension: Have students create other calendar date patterns (for example, three-number diagonals). Link to Design Your Own.
Assessment
Evaluate how well students calculate the calendar dates.
Lesson Plan Source
Mathematics Lessons That
Are Fun!
Submitted By
Janet Riehl
National Standards
Math:
NM.5-8.7
NM.5-8.1
NM.5-8.9
NM.9-12.1
NM.9-12.5
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Originally published 01/11/2005
Last updated 10/02/2007
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