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Linear Piecewise Functions
Students explore the concept of piecewise functions. In this piecewise functions lesson plan, students graph piecewise functions by hand and find the domain and range. Students make tables of values given a piecewise function. Students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
As If Numbers Weren't Complex Enough Already!
The class explores the concept of complex numbers on a website to generate their own Mandelbrot sets. They will practice performing operations with complex numbers and then to get a visual understanding, graph the absolute value of a...
Curated OER
Whole Numbers
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
Curated OER
The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Battle to the Death: Adding Integers
Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers. In this adding integers lesson, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae. Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent positive and negative...
Curated OER
Conjectures and Conclusions
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
Curated OER
Squaring Function of Natural Numbers
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution. In this hybrid vehicles instructional activity students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional...
Curated OER
Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines
Students observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
Curated OER
The Corner Problem
Learners explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Learners use similar triangles to...
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Complexity
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
Curated OER
How Many Bears in the Forest?
Third graders model the tag and recapture of bears and use proportions to estimate the population of the bears in their forest. This is a statistical sampling method used by scientists and naturalists to determine population numbers.
Curated OER
Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers
Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
Curated OER
Mean, Median, and Mode
Eighth graders practice using the LIST key on graphing calculators using the proper syntax. They work with the functions of mean, median, and mode in a teacher led lesson and then with a partner on a second data set. They follow...
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Saylor Academy: Solving Rational Equations
Explains and models the steps to follow for solving rational equations, along with two examples for literal equations. Includes practice exercises with answers provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Rational Equations Using Proportions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use cross products and LCDs to solve rational equations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Rational Equations (Advanced)
Solve equations that have one rational expression whose numerator and denominator are polynomial expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Rational Equations Using Proportions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve rational equations using proportions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving rational equations. Examples are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Using Cross Multiplication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving rational equations using cross-multiplication.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Clearing Denominators in Rational Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to solve rational equations by clearing denominators. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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Mainland High School: Algebra Lab: Solving Rational Equations
Rational equations are examined through notes and practice problems. Hints and solutions are included with the practice problems.