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Graphing Linear Equations Using Data Tables
Pupils review the Cartesian plane and the process of plotting points. In groups, students create tables, identify the slope and y-intercept, and graph the equation. Afterward, pupils perform the same process, only, individually. As a...
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Linear Equations Data Tables
Pupils graph linear equations on a Cartesian plane. After describing data tables and their use, students explore how the information from a table can be used to create a line graph. They discuss reasons for plotting a minimum of three...
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Write the Equation of a Line Given the Slope and a Point
Young scholars write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students are given a point a the line and the slope of the line and are asked to write an equation of the line. They relate lines to...
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Linear Systems
In this linear systems activity, students explore the effect of two identical columns in a matrix on the null space of the matrix. They consider the column space of a matrix. Students compare the column space of a matrix to the column...
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Chapter 7 - Objective 1.1 Polynomials
In this polynomial learning exercise, students factor polynomials. Equations contain two to three terms, with one to two different variables. This one-page learning exercise contains ten problem.
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Linear Systems: Identifying Pivots and Multipliers
In this identifying pivots worksheet, students use algebra to find equivalent systems of equations. This four-page worksheet contains examples, explanations and approximately ten problems.
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Algebra Challenge
In this equation worksheet, students solve a total of 20 problems that use one variable. Worksheet is part of a resource directory with multiple activity links.
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Algebra Challenge #2
In this equation worksheet, students solve a total of 20 problems using one variable. Worksheet includes link to a resource directory with multiple activities.
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
In this graphing linear inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve 5 different pairs of problems. For each pair of equations, they graph the solution set for each the given inequalities. Then, they determine if any or all of the solution...
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Parabolas
In this parabolas activity, 10th graders solve and draw 10 different problems with figures related to various parabolas. First, they determine the vertex, focus, and the directrix in each equation. Then, students draw the parabola on a...
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Imaginary Unit
In this imaginary unit activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving with imaginary units. First, they define an imaginary unit as a number whose square is negative. Then, students solve each expression for x....
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1.7 Worksheet: Absolute Value
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve absolute value equations. They solve inequalities with absolute values. This four-page worksheet contains 24 problems.
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Algebra Age Problems
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders are presented with age word problems which are solved by writing an equation in one variable. The one page worksheet contains 2 worked examples and sixteen practice problems. Answers are not...
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Drag Equation - Level 1
Students, after reading the Drag Equation page from the NASA Web site, demonstrate an understanding of this equation and how drag is dependent on the variables included in the equation.
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Drag Equation - Level 2
Students, after reading the Drag Equation page from the NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of this equation and how drag is dependent on the variables included in the equation.
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Write Function Rules Using One Variable
In this function rules worksheet, students solve the problems by finding the output numbers using the given inputs in the function table. Students solve six problems that contain one variable.
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Showing the Lift Equation
Learners read an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, then demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it, along with FoilSim, to complete an activity that manipulates the lift coefficient equation.
Noyce Foundation
Truffles
Knowing how to scale a recipe is an important skill. Young mathematicians determine the amount of ingredients they need to make a certain number of truffles when given a recipe. They determine a relationship between ingredients given a...
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How Much is that Tune?
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2006)
When told to describe a line, do your pupils list its color, length, and which side is high or low? Use a worksheet that engages scholars to properly label line graphs. It then requests two applied reasoning answers.
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Narrow Corridor
Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).
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Stressed to the Breaking Point
Young scholars explore the relationship between the amount of weight that can be supported by a spaghetti bridge, the thickness of the bridge, and the length of the bridge to determine the algebraic equation that best represents that...
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On the Road Again
Students work with patterns to develop formulas that will help them determine total cost. In this patterning lesson, students watch a video about an NBA trainer. (not included) They work in groups to access the assigned Internet websites...
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Data Displays with Excel
Students collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students display their data using excel. They plot the data on a coordinate plane and draw conclusion from their data.