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Hop To It!
Students determine patterns. For this mathematics lesson, students act out a skit, play a sequence game, and complete patterns. Students use problems solving skills.
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Reading Graphs
Working independently or in teams, your class practices connecting graphs, formulas and words. This lesson includes a guided discussion about distance vs. time graphs and looking at how velocity changes over time.
EngageNY
Analyzing Decisions and Strategies Using Probability 2
Explore how to compare and analyze different strategies. In the 20th installment of a 21-part module, scholars continue their analysis of decisions and strategies from the previous lesson. They then extend this concept to hypothesis...
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Multi-dimensional Modeling of Ore Bodies Making Sense of Empirical Data
Math scholars identify four different rock types in that strata and use this identification and data to construct a two dimensional geologic cross-section. They use data tables to construct a three-dimensional geologic cross-section.
EngageNY
Solving Equations Involving Linear Transformations of the Coordinate Space
Explore methods for solving linear systems with your classes and introduce learners to using matrices as a viable method. Scholars are able to recognize situations where matrices are the efficient method of solving. Application questions...
University of Colorado
Happy Landings: A Splash or a Splat?
Huygens spacecraft landed on Saturn's moon Titan in 2005, making it the farthest landing from Earth ever made by a spacecraft. In this hands-on activity, the 12th installment of 22, groups explore how density affects speed. To do this,...
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Calculus
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the activity is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
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Another Quiz on Punctuation
In this punctuation learning exercise, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the correct use of punctuation in sentences. The sentences have a college sports theme.
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Linear Equations Game
Students participate in a mathematics game in order to investigate the concept of linear equations. They practice using rotations of the game to solve the equations. The teacher can intervene as necessary.
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NEXT GENERATION SPACECRAFT-Orion
Students investigate the volume of a solid. In this calculus lesson, students use integration to find the volume of a solid generated by a region, the Orion crew module.
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Linear Equations
Seventh graders explore battle plans using grids. In this linear equation lesson, 7th graders see how math is used in battle. Students create a grid on the floor using tape and plastic army men to serve as the points. Students discuss...
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Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned
with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...
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Inequalities and Triangles
Students prove and apply theorems of triangle inequality and hinge theorem. In this geometry lesson, students will discuss which triangle is bigger and why. They will use theorems, such as Exterior Angle Inequality or the Pythagorean...
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Standard Linear Form
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Introducing Linear Terminology
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept
of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Point-Slope Form
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Multiplying and Dividing Integers/Relay Race
Give your class a list of multiplication and division sentences that contain both positive and negative integers. Have them analyze them to see if they can discover the pattern with the signs. From these patterns, help them develop the...
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Every Graph Tells A Story
Seventh graders explore linear equations. In this graphing lesson plan, 7th graders explore constant rates of change. Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read graphs and write...
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The Coordinate Plane
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concept of graphing using the coordinate plane. They view a PowerPoint presentation and practice solving different problems. Students discuss vocabulary words with the help of the PowerPoint.
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Problem Solving
Sixth graders solve problems involving money at learning situations. They solve the problems and determine if there is a solution, one solution, or many solutions. They write problems that have more than one solution and incorporate...
Other
Quick Math: Algebra Simplify
This QuickMath algebra site simplifies an advanced expression that you enter and gives answer.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Credit Card Calculations
At this site Dr. Math answers a question about credit card balance payoffs. An advanced algebraic solution is offered.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Worksheet Index
WyzAnt is a resource of many algebra worksheets. An answer key is available, or you can click on the problem to see the work. Topics include: basic algebra, simplifying, multiplication, exponents, order of operations, negative exponents,...
Cut the Knot
What's a Rational Number?
This question is answered by discussing and comparing rational and irrational numbers. For more advanced levels of Algebra, there are sections that discuss different lemmas of rational numbers and give their proofs.