Curated OER
Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
Young scholars examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
The Difference of Two Squares
Students practice the use of number properties through exploring the difference of two squares, creating an array model for multiplication, and work with decimal numbers. In groups, students explore patterns in an array and determine...
Curated OER
The 3 R's of Common Denominators
Third graders are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
PLANETS IN PROPORTION
Students discover scales for both the solar bodies' relative sizes and their distances from the sun. They find equatorial circumference and volumes of their solar bodies. Students apply estimation strategies and proportioanl reasoning to...
Curated OER
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
Pyrotechnics
Learners discuss pyrotechnics and what they have noticed about their height and speed. They think about the path which fireworks follow which is a parabola. They follow multiplication patterns to determine the Zero Product Property and...
Curated OER
Around and Around We Go
Fourth graders discover that a polygon is a closed figure formed by line segments, and that the perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of its sides. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain lots of practice with...
Curated OER
Every Breath You Take
Middle schoolers explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on...
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
Diagonal Lengths
Young scholars collect, organize, and analyze data while studying the Pythagorean Theorem, measure length and width of several rectangular objects, and compare the measured results to the calculated results.
Curated OER
Which Is the Better Car Deal?
Students investigate whether it is more economically sound to take a low financing rate or rebate when purchasing a car.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Exponential Model Word Problems
Solve word problems about exponential situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]
This worksheet provides exercises in writing expressions in exponential form, multiplying and dividing powers, and working with zero and negative exponents. A series of challenging word problems are included.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Rational Exponents and Nth Roots
Twenty-two problems present a variety of practice working with nth roots and rational exponents. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
The Math League
The Math League: Decimals, Whole Numbers and Exponents
This tutorial has definitions and examples of decimals, whole numbers, and exponents. In addition, a variety of topics are covered, such as comparing, multiplying and subtracting.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Get Going With Rate
Explore the concepts of rate, distance, and speed in this interactive lesson. Discover how to use formulas to solve word problems and calculate salaries. A concise lesson with excellent examples, connections to real world experiences,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Exponents and Radicals: Targeted Math Instruction
This lesson focuses on exponents and radicals as they apply to problems involving squares, perfect squares, and square roots.
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Exponents Jeopardy Game
A Jeopardy game where students solve a variety of math problems with powers and exponents. This game can be played alone or in teams.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Population
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve population problems by using exponents and logarithms.
Other
Kuta Software Llc: Algebra Worksheets
Free downloadable algebra worksheets covering the basics, equations, linear equations, inequalities, trigonometry, exponents, polynomials, quadratic functions, radical expressions, rational expressions and word problems.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Amortization
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve mortgage problems by using exponents and logarithms.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math:applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Interest Rate
A set of examples and exercises that cover interest rate problems and how to solve them using exponents and logarithms.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions /Radioactive Decay
A set of examples and exercises that show how to solve radioactive decay problems by using exponents and logarithms.
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...