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Curated OER

Application of Completing the Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.
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Curated OER

Multiplying Polynomials using the Distributive property.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor polynomial functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems through factoring and distribution of the negative sign correctly.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

SOL Review

For Students 10th - 12th
For this SOL worksheet, students solve inequalities, identify equivalent fractions and graph polynomial functions.  They find the geometric means and compute average rates.  This eight-page worksheet contains 20 multiple-choice problems.
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Curated OER

Watch Your P' and Q's

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve polynomial functions by graphing. They factor rational expressions to find the roots of the equation and apply the rational zero theorem to find the zeros of a polynomial.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factorize

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students factor polynomials by determining the greatest common factor.  The one page worksheet contains seven problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Curated OER

Algebra Exam

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph, parabolas, absolute value and cubic functions. They factor polynomials and simplify roots. There are 75 questions.
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EngageNY

Overcoming a Second Obstacle in Factoring—What If There Is a Remainder?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Looking for an alternative approach to long division? Show your classes how to use factoring in place of long division. Increase their fluency with factoring at the same time!
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Lowest Common Multiple through the Grades

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The LCM will be your new BFF. Learners review least common multiple and least common denominator applications, mostly on fractions, from middle school. Scholars then see how the LCM can be applied to various types of problems from...
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Curated OER

"A Slice of the Cone"

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is a set of lessons that explore conics in a number of different ways. Starting with modeling how a conic is produced by the way a plane cuts the cone, to solving complex word problems, algebra learners progress through a series of...
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Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students factor trinomials with a leading coefficient on one.  The one page instructional activity contains four multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 
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Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson plan, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson plan is...
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Curated OER

Families of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
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02 x 02 Worksheets

Inverse Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians look for patterns in inverse functions as they relate to the original functions. The comprehensive lesson emphasizes vocabulary throughout as well as algebraic and graphical characteristics of the inverse functions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Test

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify monomials, perform basic operations on two polynomials, and factor binomials and trinomials. There are 20 questions and a bonus.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils determine the degree of polynomials.  In this determining the degree of polynomials lesson, students find the difference between consecutive y-values.  Pupils find the degree of a linear, quadratic, and cubic function by this...
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Curated OER

Matrices at the Speed of Light!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Perform operations using matrices in this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers add, subtract, and multiply matrices. Additionally, they solve systems of equations using matrices.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders examine the graphs of rational functions, identifying the points of discontinuity and the vertical and horizontal asymptotes.  The three page instructional activity contains...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations

For Students 11th
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving radical equations.  The worksheet provides an explanation and worked examples.  The two page worksheet contains three problems.  Solutions are not provided. 
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Curated OER

Mathematices: Pre-Calculus

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students relate polynomials to real life situations. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations through modeling and data collection. They must be comfortable doing word problems.
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Curated OER

Finite Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve problems with polynomials. As they graph and analyze polynomial functions, learners define constant and finite, and determine the relationship between the constant set of differences and the slope of a linear...
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Curated OER

Exploring Power Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
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Curated OER

Exploring Power Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Power Function Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils graph polynomial functions and analyze the graphs. They identify the inverse of the functions and find the domain and range. Learners will then label the functions as one to one and use the horizontal and vertical line test to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Asymptotes And Zeros of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Budding mathematicians graph polynomial functions and examine their zero and y-intercepts. They analyze how the zero and y-intercepts of the numerator and denominator affect the graph of a rational function. Several great additional...