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Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool
Teach how to explore exponential equations. In this Algebra II lesson, learners investigate the graph that occurs as a hot liquid cools. Students model the data algebraically.
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Investigation the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
High schoolers investigate the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students explore the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions. The lesson promotes the idea of the derivative as a...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Exponential Growth
Mathematicians investigate exponential growth by exploring two different options for receiving allowance. Learners use technology to compare a linear function with a constant rate of growth to a function that grows exponentially where...
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Exploring Quadratic Equations
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
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Exponential Decay
Students study exponential decay and its application to radiocarbon dating. In this exponential decay lesson, students use candy to model the time it takes for something to decay. Students also graph the data they collect and describe...
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Sequence Graphs
Investigate arithmetic and geometric sequences by using a graphing calculator to determine if a sequence is linear or exponential.
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Exploration Sequence of Bounces
New skills are developed as students use graphing calculators and ranger technology to capture and graph the sequence of bounces a ball makes when dropped. After recording the height of four or more bounces, they use the collected data...
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Approaching Limits
With the assistance of their Ti-84/Ti-83 Plus calculators, students develop a foundation for the limiting process as well as estimate limits from graphs and tables of values. They view how a function behaves as the input approaches a...
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Comparing Exponential and Power Functions
Students compare and contrast exponential and power functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the value of x, using the graph as a visual. They compare functions with base of greater than one, to base of less than one.
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Exploring Quadratics in Factored Form
Young mathematicians explore quadratics equations in this lesson plan. They investigate the relationship between the standard form and factored form of quadratic equations. Learners then examine the relationship between the factoring...
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Explore graphical representation of a real-life data set and determine the exponential regression model for the data in your classroom. Learners also compare the estimated value to the given value by determining the percent error.
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NUMB3RS Activity: Financial Futures
High schoolers discuss the calculated risk example in Numb3rs about a businesswoman from a company that made its money trading in futures. They use a formula given by the teacher to compute the estimated value of an investment after...
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The Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation
Students investigate equations that are in the standard form of a quadratic equation represented as Y=ax2+bx+c. They factor the equations into linear factors to determine the x intercepts. The graph is also used to determine the x...
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Factoring
High Schoolers engage in a study of quadratic functions and focus upon the finding of equivalence and its connection between functions. They also practice factoring using the FOIL method while manipulating the equation. The lesson also...
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The Closer I Get To You
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
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Writing Word Equations
Students explore the concept of chemical formulas. In this chemical formula instructional activity, students watch a video about balancing chemical equations. Students conduct an experiment using silver nitrate and sodium phosphate. ...
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Desmos: Quadratic Bundle
A collection of activities where students investigate quadratic relationships. Activities explore uses of quadratic relationships, features of parabolas and how to describe them, graphing quadratic functions, a marble activity with...
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Brown Math: Solving Polynomial Equations
The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.
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Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
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S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Equations
Defines root of a quadratic equation. Portrays graphically what quadratic roots look like. Tutorial includes two basic examples where roots are discovered, and links to pertinent topics elsewhere on the site and a math forum organized by...
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Texas Gateway: Quadratics: Connecting Roots, Zeros, and X Intercepts
Given a quadratic equation, the student will make connections among the solutions (roots) of the quadratic equation, the zeros of their related functions, and the horizontal intercepts (x-intercepts) of the graph of the function.
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Quick Math: Quadratic Equations
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Review Factoring Polynomials
A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...
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Texas Gateway: Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Given the graph of a situation represented by a quadratic function, the student will analyze the graph and draw conclusions.