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Math Journal: Functions and Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the many uses of coordinate grids. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders write data driven equations, discuss the x and y-axis, and determine if using 2 or 3 ordered pairs is better.  Students complete several...
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Curated OER

Distance, Scientific Notation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the distance of two objects, and rewrite numbers using scientific notation. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations and plug the values back into the equations to check their answers....
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Curated OER

Transformations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify different transformations based on the x and y axis reflections. They use vectors to do their translations. There are 28 questions.
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EngageNY

Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Why is that graph wider? Pupils learn about stretching and shrinking graphs of square root, absolute value, cubic, and quadratic functions. They study both vertical and horizontal stretches and shrinks in addition to reflections. 
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Practice: Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians busy...
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Virginia Department of Education

Quadratic Modeling

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Use a one-stop resource for everything you'd possibly want to teach about quadratic functions and models. Scholars analyze key features of quadratic functions as well as transformations of functions through seven activities....
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Curated OER

Pocket Change

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...
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Teacher Created Materials

Working With Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they evaluate...
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Curated OER

Arithmetic: Division of Decimals

For Students 8th - 10th
In this arithmetic worksheet, students mentally divide whole numbers and decimals.  They translate word problems to equations and then solve them.  This six-page worksheet contains approximately 70 problems.  Answers are provided on the...
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Curated OER

The Meaning of the Puzzles

For Students 11th
In this logical and creative reasoning worksheet, student solve 20 'wacky' words puzzles. Each puzzle contains a mathematical equation that can be translated into a 'wacky' word. An answer key is provided.
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Curated OER

Angles in Triangles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders translate word problems using mathematical ideas. In this geometry lesson, 8th graders identify angles of triangles using equations and the triangle sum theorem. They create angles with a protractor and straight edge.
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Curated OER

Geometry In Space

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students Fulfill the requirements of Texas Standards as it relates to math and science. In this circle lesson, students identify the arcs and angles of a circle as it relates to Pi. They solve real life scenarios using space as an example.
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Curated OER

Worksheet, Chapter 1: College Prep Algebra (Integers, Rational Numbers)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate equations, identify the inverse of numbers, translate words into a number sentence, compare expressions, and solve radicals. This six page worksheet contains a variety of 67 problems.
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Curated OER

Homecoming Tickets

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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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Curated OER

The Spin Doctor Is In

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given the difintion of translational motion, which is the object in motion stays in motion. If you are in a car and the car stops, you keep moving. They then discuss rotational motion, which is a spinning object continues to...
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Curated OER

Guess the Age

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students describe graphically, algebraically and verbally real-world phenomena as functions; identify the independent and the dependent variable. They translate among graphic, algebraic, and verbal representations of relations and graph...
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Curated OER

Translating Words to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders translate word sentences to algebraic expressions. In groups of three, 7th graders determine the number of times their heart beats in fifteen seconds. Using this data, they calculate the heartbeats per minute, in five...
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Curated OER

Algebra II: Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and organize data, make a scatterplot, fit a curve to the appropriate parent function, and interpret the results. Students translate among the various representations of the quadratic function, formulate equations, use a...
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Graphing Square Root and Other Radical Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In this worksheet, students graph the square root and other radical functions by examining the parent function and the translations and shifts that occur within the function family. The two page worksheet contains twelve problems. 
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Curated OER

Computer Graphing Calculator Explorations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the graphing calculator feature on the Macintosh computer to explore some "parent" functions and their translations, combinations, and composites.
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Curated OER

Systems of linear inequalities in slope-intercept form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students graph a linear inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of linear equalities graphically and symbolically. Students set up and solve a system of linear inequalities using linear programming techniques. ...
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Translating Expressions

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders translate English phrases and sentences into algebra phrases and equations.  The one page interactive worksheet contains a combination of thirty-five multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Curated OER

Beginning Modeling for Linear and Quadratic Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create models to represent both linear and quadratic equations.  In this algebra lesson, students collect data from the real world and analyze it. They graph and differentiate between the two types.
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Water in the Texas Coastal Basins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, after researching a Texas coastal basin, map and graph the information they collect and then translate it into a short report to be presented to their classmates. They brainstorm unique ways to maintain Texas estuaries as well...