West Contra Costa Unified School District
Introduction to Logarithms
Build on pupils' understanding of inverse functions by connecting logarithmic functions to exponential functions. This activity allows individuals to see graphically the inverse relationship between an exponential and logarithmic...
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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.
Del Mar College
Quick Reference Card
A neat and organized formula handout makes the circle go round, doesn't it? Full of higher algebra topics, formulas and rules, graphs and definitions—there is a way to support everyone in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus.
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Academic Algebra II 1st Semester Exam
In the semester exam, students solve problems dealing the the discriminant of quadratic equations, systems of equations, linear equations and inequalities. Students also simplify radicals, complete squares, and find the inverse...
Helping with Math
#9: Solving Equations (1 of 2)
Twelve very simple equations are presented for learners to solve. What is the value of x? What is the value of n? Individuals apply operations to find the answers. You will find the final answers by clicking on the appropriate box at the...
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Rational Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the greatest common factor to simplify equations. They cancel out GCF to reduce rational expressions. They find the LCD for addition and subtraction problems.
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Solving Fractional Equations
In this fractional equations instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of rational expressions. First, they determine the least common denominator in each. Then, students compare the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Bookstore Account
We use debt often to describe negative numbers and your learners will be able to see how it translates into math. They will be asked to go through a series of transactions and make simple equations for each one, following it with a...
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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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Fruit Salad
Playing with values in this fruit salad problem allows learners to find out how many cherries were mixed in. Your middle schoolers can organize their thoughts in a chart before going into the equation. Eigth graders can skip the chart...
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Basketball
Tap into the competitive nature of teenagers as your class practices setting up and solving rational equations. This activity starts with a specific ratio of games won to games played, then asks how many more games must be played to...
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Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students reduce algebraic fractions to lowest terms. The one page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response problems. Answers are provided.
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Dividing Fractions
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students multiply and divide algebraic fractions. The one page worksheet contains four free response questions. Answers are included.
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Linear Equations a/x = c (D)
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 20 one step linear equations. Students solve each linear equation by multiplying to isolate the variable.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 2: Linear and Exponential Functions
Write, graph, and model all things linear and exponential. Building on the previous module in a nine-part Algebra I series, learners compare linear exponential modeling. They write equations, graph functions, and analyze key features.
Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2004)
Show your pupils that perimeter is linear and area is quadratic in nature with a short assessment task that requests learners to connect the graph and equation to a description about perimeter or area. Scholars then provide a...
EngageNY
Another Computational Model of Solving a Linear System
The process of elimination really works! Use elimination when substitution isn't doing the job. The 29th segment in a series of 33 introduces the elimination method to solving linear systems. Pupils work several exercises to grasp the...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Module 2
A seven-question assessment determines how well your learners understand the procedures to add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed rational numbers. Pupils show their understanding through problem-solving situations.
California Education Partners
Least and Greatest
Squares can be magic. Pupils use their knowledge of addition of positive and negative rational numbers to create a 3 X 3 magic square where the sums are 1. Scholars create addition and multiplication expressions with a set of rational...
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Dental Impressions
What an impressive task it is to make dental impressions! Pupils learn how dentists use proportional reasoning, unit conversions, and systems of equations to estimate the materials needed to make stone models of dental impressions....
5280 Math
Pythagorean Triples
From Pythagorean triples to the unit circle. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to find Pythagorean triples and then relate their work to the unit circle in a fun algebra project. Their discovery that x^2+y^2 is always equal to one on...
EngageNY
Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 2)
Trying to find a linear transformation is like finding a needle in a haystack. The second lesson in the series of 32 continues to explore the concept of linearity started in the first lesson. The class explores trigonometric, rational,...
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Skeleton Tower
Your algebra learners build a quadratic function in this task of counting the blocks used to build objects. The arithmetic sequence that shows up brings up a shortcut to the long addition using the Gauss Method. Eventually, learners...
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Multiplication Equations
In this algebra learning exercise, learners solve one step equations using multiplication. They are reminded of an equation needing the same thing done to both sides. There are 12 linear problems.