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EngageNY

Interpreting Quadratic Functions from Graphs and Tables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Seeing functions in nature is a beautiful part of mathematics by analyzing the motion of a dolphin over time. Then take a look at the value of a stock and maximize the profit of a new toy. Explore the application of quadratics by...
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EngageNY

Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Give your classes practice at modeling using quadratic models with a resource that uses area and integer problems to allow individuals to create second degree polynomials. Young mathematicians solve equations using factoring and then...
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EngageNY

Solving Basic One-Variable Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Help pupils to determine whether using square roots is the method of choice when solving quadratic equations by presenting a lesson that begins with a dropped object example and asks for a solution. This introduction to solving by square...
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EngageNY

Piecewise and Step Functions in Context

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for an application for step functions? This activity uses real data to examine piecewise step functions. Groups create a list of data from varying scenarios and create a model to use to make recommendations to increase revenue. 
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Activity
Curated OER

Sunrise, Sunset

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
What locations on Earth get the longest number of hours of daylight in the summer? Hint: It's not the equator! Use real-world sunrise and sunset data to develop trigonometric models that can be used to estimate the number of hours of...
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Activity
Curated OER

Sunken Treasure

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
You've located buried treasure, now what? Explore how to use algebraic and geometric methods to determine where to place a recovery ship based on the location of the treasure.
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Activity
Curated OER

Changing It Up

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How should a cashier stock a cash register with coins? Learners use mathematical modeling and expected value to determine how many rolls of coins of each type they should place in a cash register.
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EngageNY

Modeling a Context from Data (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
While creating models from data, pupils make decisions about precision. Exercises are provided that require linear, quadratic, or exponential models based upon the desired precision. 
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EngageNY

Federal Income Tax

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Introduce your class to the federal tax system through an algebraic lens. This resource asks pupils to examine the variable structure of the tax system based on income. Young accountants use equations, expressions, and inequalities to...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Problems in Two Ways—Rates and Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Build confidence by using multiple approaches to problem solving! This resource uses a visual and algebraic approach to solving application problems. A discussion is included about efficient approaches to different problems.
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Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Small Ten Frame Cards with Dots

For Students K - 2nd Standards
Solidify your mathematicians' addition and subtraction skills using this ten frame printable. Here, you'll find small, ten frame cards with dots representing numbers 11 to 22, equipped to enhance math strategies and boost proficiency. 
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Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Large Five Frames with Dots

For Students Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Enhance young mathematicians' counting strategies using this large five frames printable. Here, you'll find a large one by five array with red counters to support adding and subtracting through visual images of numbers one through five. 
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Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Double Ten Frame

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Working on numbers 10 and 20? Don't forget your double ten frame! This double ten frame can also support addition and subtraction strategies and place value ideas. All on one page, ready to be printed and implemented as part of your math...
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Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Decimal Squares Template

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Model decimals and explore decimal place value with a useful printable. The worksheet showcases decimal square models representing one whole, tenths, hundredths, and thousandths.
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Base Ten Hundreds Flats (4 per Page)

For Students K - 2nd Standards
Looking for a base 10 hundreds flat? Look no further! Here, you'll find four base 10 hundreds flats with space to write under each model. 
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Illustrative Mathematics

How Thick Is a Soda Can I?

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
The humble soda can gets the geometric treatment in an activity that links math and science calculations. After a few basic assumptions are made and discussed, surface area calculations combine with density information to develop an...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Bank Shot

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Young geometers become pool sharks in this analysis of the angles and lengths of a trick shot. By using angles of incidence and reflection to develop similar triangles, learners plan the exact placement of balls to make the shot....
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Illustrative Mathematics

Toilet Roll

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a common...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Coins in a Circular Pattern

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
What starts as a basic question of division and remainders quickly turns abstract in this question of related ratios and radii. The class works to surround a central coin with coins of the same and different values, then develops a...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Tilt of Earth's Axis and the Four Seasons

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Geometry meets earth science as high schoolers investigate the cause and features of the four seasons. The effects of Earth's axis tilt features prominently, along with both the rotation of the earth about the axis and its orbit about...
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Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Blank Number Lines Template

For Students K - 6th Standards
It's no secret that number lines are one of the most useful tools for elementary math teachers. Offering a series of six separate number lines of differing scales, this versatile template can be used when teaching about anything from...
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Kids Can Have Fun

Cut and Paste Counting Monsters

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Young children will have a blast learning how to count these monster math manipulatives. Provided with a series of boxes numbered from 1 to 10, learners must place the correct number of monsters in each space to demonstrate their ability...
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Printables
Curated OER

Math Manipulative and Math Teacher Tool Labels

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Bring some organization to your class's supply of math manipulatives with this collection of printable labels. From rulers and base-ten blocks, to stopwatches and fraction circles, labels are included for dozens of different objects,...
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Virginia Department of Education

Geometry and Volume

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
The history of math is fascinating! Utilize a woodcut primary source image from 1492 and posters from the 1930s to help geometers apply their volume-calculation skills to real-life questions.