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Lesson Plan 3: Order of Operation
Order of operations is foundational for the future study of algebra. With ample time for instruction and independent practice these activities will help your class improve their understanding of this important concept. Includes the...
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Fruity Math
Learners solve one step linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students manipulate their variables and numbers to answer each problem. They make sure the equations stay balanced at all times.
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Functions in Motion
Students graph polynomials functions and analyze the end behavior. In this algebra activity, student differentiate between the different polynomials based on the exponents. They use a TI to help with the graphing.
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Chapter 10 - Objective 1.1 - Square Roots
In this square root worksheet, students solve simple square roots and square roots containing exponents. Students use factoring and the distributive property under the square root prior to solving. This one-page worksheet contains ten...
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Chapter 10 - Objective 3.1 - Square Roots
In this square root worksheet, students multiply and divide square roots and simplify the answer. Problems contain exponents and two variables. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Chapter 8 - Objective 3.1 - Factoring
In this factoring worksheet, students factor polynomials. Equations contain coefficients and exponents. The FOIL method may be used for factoring. This one-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Chapter 8 - Objective 1.1 - Factoring
In this factoring worksheet, students factor equations containing exponents and two to three terms. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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PEMDAS
Sixth graders use the mneumonic device to help them remember orderof operation. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders apply PEMDAS to help them equations. They evaluate equations through PEMDAS.
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Order of Operations
Sixth graders perform the Order of Operations. Given various story problems, groups of students solve equations requiring division, multiplication, parenthesis, exponents and other mathematical processes. They discuss the order of...
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Bacteria Populations
Your young microbiologists will interpret and solve exponential equations in this real-world context task set in a hospital research scenario. Learners think in terms of the functions as well as their rates of change.
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The Integration of Exponential Functions
In this calculus activity, students solve problems using integration. They solve exponential functions using differentiation formulas. There are 12 problems with an answer key.
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Properties of Logarithms
Students explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Students use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a for x and y.
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Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan
Young scholars investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using...
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Color, Computers, and Math
Young scholars visit a web page that gives a brief introduction to two color models and experiment with mixing different color intensities to create different colors. They visit links that give more detailed information on color.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra
This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Exponents
A tutorial with many step-by-step examples on the laws of exponents. Explains the rationale for the rules, and gives practice exercises complete with answers and discussions.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Negative Exponents
A tutorial with step-by-step examples involving negative exponents and scientific notation. Offers a review of the exponent rules and cites them to justify steps taken in the examples.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Algebra Resources
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents
The lesson from WyzAnt begins with a review of the definition of exponents then proceeds to several examples which show the definition in action. Special cases such as those involving negative bases as well as the zero exponent and the...
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Wyzant: Exponents
Review the concept of exponents and what it means to take a number "to a power." This is a good resource for a beginning unit on exponents. An online practice worksheet is available.