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Mystery Liquids: Linear Function
High schoolers determine the linear equations of the density of water and oil by collecting data on the mass of various volumes of each liquid. They construct scatter plots from the data and use these to write the linear equations for...
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Identifying Linear Functions from Graphs
Keep your mathematicians engaged using this group linear functions activity. Each of ten groups receives two graphs with both an image and equation, as well as a "who has" phrase to call out the next graph. Scholars stay on their toes as...
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Applying Properties to Variables
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write...
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Is It or Isn't It Proportional
How can you tell if number relationships are proportional? Mathematicians investigate proportional relationships. They compare and contrast functions and graphs to determine the characteristics of proportional relationships, as well as...
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Equal Differences Over Equal Intervals 1
Learners explore linear functions concretely using tables of values in a cooperative task. The concept of the values of linear functions changing by equal differences over equal intervals of one is emphasized. Learners will discover the...
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Finding Linear Models Part III
Explore linear functions! In this Algebra I lesson, mathematicians graph data in a scatter plot and use a graphing calculator to find a linear regression and/or a median-median line. They use the model to make predictions.
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2D-Graphing Functions
Practice graphing basic equations. Algebra learners complete a table showing values of x and y. They graph the results on a coordinate grid. There are six problems: three equations are linear, and three are quadratic. The "show your...
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Piecewise Linear Functions: Extending Stories to Graphs
Using this resource, scholars develop graphs that model situations by showing change over time. They answer 15 questions based on information from charts that show growth in weight. They extend the concepts to an assessment section of...
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Algebra I: Linear Functions
Using rates from a rental car company, young mathematicians graph data, explore linear relationships, and discuss the role of slope and the y-intercept. This lesson allows for the discussion of independent and dependent variables, as...
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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Who Shares My Function? - Linear with Negative and Fractional Slope
Students investigate linear functions with negative and fractional slopes. In this linear functions with negative and fractional slopes lesson, students match a linear equation or chart of values with the corresponding graph. Students...
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Graphs and Functions
Use this series of activities to introduce learners to graphing functions. They graph both linear and quadratic equations by hand and with a Graph Sketcher Tool. Several imbedded links and handouts are included in the lesson.
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Identify and Graph Linear Equations
Learners investigate linear functions. In this mathematics lesson, students plot points onto a graph by solving the equations y=x and y=mx+b by being given numbers for x and solving for y.
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Exponential Graph Functions
For this exponential functions worksheet, students solve and complete 13 various types of problems. First, they define what is different and what is the same about exponential and linear functions. Then, students write a rule for each...
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Linear Functions
In this algebra worksheet, students identify and label functions as linear or not. They find the domain and range of each function. There are 15 multiple choice questions.
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Applying Linear Functions
In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite word problems using algebra and relate linear functions to real life scenarios. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Calculus 30: Domain and Range
For this domain and range worksheet, students find the domain and range of 23 equations. Students find the domain and range from a graph and determine a graph given the domain and range.
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Connecting Factors and Zeros
In this Algebra II lesson, learners explore the connection between the factored form of a quadratics and the zero of a function. Students use a graphing calculator to verify factoring numerically and graphically.
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Wrapping It All Up
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The lesson is designed to be a review of...
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Flipping Coins: Density as a Characteristic Property
Young scholars explore linear functions in a crime solving context. They collect and analyze data using linear equations, then interpret the slope and intercepts from a linear model.
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Where Should They Hold the Fundraising Party?
Pupils explore financial applications of linear functions. As they investigate the steps necessary to plan a fundraising event, learners explore minimizing cost and maximizing profits.
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You Must Still Think Yourself, CAS Can Only Help
Have the class learn about and make conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic. In this making conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic lesson, learners draw lines that intersect a cubic at three different points. Students...
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Linear and Exponential Models
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models. In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data. Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by plotting the data...
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Properties of Logarithms
Students explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Students use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a for x and y.