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Lesson 2: The Quadratic Equation
Pupils graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.
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Inequalitities Mixed Review
Students solve inequalities and graph it on a number line. In this algebra activity, students rewrite word problems into algebraic equations and graph it using compound inequalities.
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Compound Inequalitites
Learners graph compound inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations with inequalities and graph the results on a number line. They distinguish between "or" and "and"
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Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value
In this math worksheet, students solve 6 open sentences and graph solutions using a line graph. Students then express 2 story problems in terms of inequalities. Students then write open sentences for 2 graphs.
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Cinco De Mayo
Students make a graph identifying the immigration of Mexicans to the US. In this algebra lesson, students practice graphing as they review different trends in immigration over the past 100 years. They interpret and analyze their graphs.
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Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable
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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Exponential Decay
I just bought that car, how can its value decrease already? Individuals use the data of a depreciating car value to create an exponential decay model. They then compare exponential decay and growth equations.
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Finding Equations
Learners make equations from everyday data. They create a graph from the equations. Students predict and analyze the results. Learners complete the second scenario on their own and turn in their handout.
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"You're Hired!'
Students investigate linear programming using the TI. For this algebra lesson, students collaborate and graph linear inequalities on a TI. They analyze their data and present it to the class.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree. Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Solving Linear Equations
Practice solving linear equations by graphing. Scholars learn to solve multi-step linear equations in one variable by graphing both sides of the equation separately. They use graphing calculators to find the intersection of the graphs.
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How Alike Are We?
Fourth graders find the range, mode, median, and mean for each of the data sets (height and shoe size). They discuss which measure of central tendency for each data set best represents the class and why. Students graph the shoe size and...
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Worksheet 1 - Equation of a Line
For this equation of a line worksheet, students determine the equation of a line, use the distance formula to identify the relationship between two moving objects, and solve inequalities algebraically. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Homecoming Tickets
Students solve word problems using systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.
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Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and plot width v. area on a...
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Matching Representations
Pupils explore the many representations of linear functions by completing a matching activity to connect the multiple representations of a function. They then reinforce the connection as individuals create the different representations...
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Solving Systems of Equations
Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range and...
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Buying Your First New Car!
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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How Many Solutions 2
High schoolers solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Cramer's Rule ID: 8793
Mathematicians are introduced to Cramer’s Rule and use it to solve three systems that have one solution, no solutions, and an infinite number of solutions. Learners use TI-Nspire to graph the systems to verify their answers and...
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Slopes of Lines
Learners examine a graph and relate it to the real world situation it depicts. They investigate changes in an equation and the appearance of a line. They investigate the connection between the graph of a situation and the meaning of the...
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Walking Home II
Students explore the relationship between distance and time. They analyze a situation involving distance traveled in a given period of time, represent the situation graphically and algebraically, and discuss the concept of slope as a...
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Asymptotes and Zeros
Learn how to explore rational functions and investigate the graphs rational functions and identify its singularities and asymptotes. Students approximate the solutions to rational equations and inequalities by graphing.
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AnaLyzing Equations Through Slope and Y Intercept.
Young scholars analyze and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve inequalities using the slope and y intercept. They rewrite word problems into algebraic equations and solve for the unknown.