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Curated OER

Writing in Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover number sense by completing a math worksheet. In this scientific notation instructional activity, students identify the purpose for writing in scientific notation and practice writing large numbers in scientific...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Powers

For Students 8th - 10th
In this powers worksheet, students multiply and divide expressions containing variables and exponents. They convert numbers from scientific notation to standard notation. This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this order of operations learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they use the order of operations to help them simplify each expression. Then, students...
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Shoreline Community College

Properties of Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use a straightforward approach to understanding logarithmic properties and their role in solving exponential and logarithmic equations to your math class. The lesson begins with an overview of a logarithmic function and its connection to...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Square Roots

For Teachers 7th
Square away any doubts about using a new resource. Pupils learn about squares and square roots in the mini-lesson. They complete a worksheet identifying roots of perfect squares up to 400.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculator Curiosities: Order of Operations, Domain, And Inverse Functions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students investigate the concepts of order of operations, domains, and inverse functions while using a calculator.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Scientific Notation

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific notation instructional activity, students practice calculating area, speed, and volume being sure to write the answers in correct scientific notation. Students complete 11 problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using the Ti-83 Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this graphing calculator worksheet, students complete 11 operations on the calculator.  Students enter absolute value, exponents, radicals, fractions, mixed numbers, etc.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exploiting the Connection to Trigonometry 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The class checks to see if the formula for finding powers of a complex number works to find the roots too.  Pupils review the previous day's work and graph on the polar grid. The discussion leads the class to think about how to reverse...
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Worksheet
Mathed Up!

Powers, Roots, and BIDMAS

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Reinforce math skills with an eight-page exercise that stretches scholars' computation muscles through 13 order of operation problems. 
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Simplifying Exponential Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
This exponential expression resource has each of the class members determine the value of given exponential expressions. They use their calculator to find the values and identify patterns. Besides writing the numbers exponentially, they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate polynomial multiplication with the TI-nspire handheld calculator. Using the applications on this calculator, learners explore multiplication of numbers, binomials, a binomial by a polynomial, and polynomials. The dynamic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Approaching Limits

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
With the assistance of their Ti-84/Ti-83 Plus calculators, students develop a foundation for the limiting process as well as estimate limits from graphs and tables of values. They view how a function behaves as the input approaches a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Substitution Formula

For Students 8th - 9th
In this substitution formula worksheet, students solve 9 various types of problems related to applying the substitution formula. First, they use a number line to add or subtract negative integers. Then, students substitute numbers for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Five Number Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Surface Area

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compute the surface area. In this surface area instructional activity students are given a set of problems to calculate. They compute the surface area of cubes and rectangular boxes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BASE-ic Space Travel

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this 3-day place-value lesson, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases, exponents, and powers,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squares, Square Roots, and Exponential Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concepts of square roots and exponential expressions. For this square root and exponential expression lesson, students complete an investigation called Building A Square Patio. Students use color tiles to develop the...
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PPT
BW Walch

Creating and Graphing Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Frequently found in biology and economic application problems, exponential equations show up as stars in this introductory presentation. Taking no background or knowledge of exponentials for granted, the slides walk learners through the...
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SaveandInvest.org

The True Cost of Owning a Car

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Almost every teen wants a car, but can they really afford one? The lesson walks pupils through how to identify a budget, find all of the costs associated with car ownership, and determine if they should buy the car or keep looking.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this logarithm worksheet, students describe the steps in solving logarithm problems.  They determine the value of given logarithms and justify their answers.   This three-page worksheet contains 7 problems.  Answers are given at the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Functions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graphing functions worksheet, students write functions in logarithmic and exponential forms.  They evaluate logarithms and determine the inverse of a function.  Students graph functions.  This six-page worksheet contains 20...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this lesson.