Flipped Math
Quadratics in Standard Form
Get ready to set the standard! Pupils watch a video on how to graph a parabola from a quadratic in standard form without converting the form. Scholars learn how to find the axis of symmetry from the equation and from there the vertex....
American Statistical Association
What Fits?
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
Concord Consortium
The Line and the Ellipse
What do a line and an ellipse have in common? Maybe zero, one, or two points! Learners consider the equation of an ellipse and a line to determine if their graphs have any shared points. They then write a system of equations, including...
Curated OER
Calculate Percentages
Sixth and seventh graders study the concept of finding the percent of a number. They calculate the percent of any given number. Pupils describe ways to use calculating percents in their daily life, and change percents into decimals,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Puppy Weights
Nobody can say no to puppies, so lets use them in math! Your learners will take puppy birth weights and organize them into different graphs. They can do a variety of different graphs and detail into the problem based on your classroom...
Curated OER
Chapters 8 & 9: Functions and Graphing
How many problems can your learners solve without using their calculators? They solve problems containing absolute value, exponents, and rational roots. This three-page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems, and it was originally...
Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire™ CAS
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire™
We landed on the moon with less computing capabilities than you can find in this app! Here is a multiple function calculator that takes all the power you get from a handheld and adds the wonderful large screen that only a tablet can...
Curated OER
Parabolas
Students investigate parabolas and their equations. In this parabolas and their equations lesson plan, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator. Students find the axis of symmetry of a parabola. Students discuss...
Curated OER
Move My Way: A CBR Analysis of Rates of Change
Learners match a given velocity graph and sketch the corresponding position graph using a graphing calculator. After collecting data from their everyday life, students use specific functions on their calculators to create graphs and...
Curated OER
Calculator-Based Lessons Help Examine Real-World Data
Students may determine equations based on graphs and regression models.
Curated OER
Making Predictions from Data with a Graphing Calculator
In this making predictions from data worksheet, high schoolers solve 15 short answer problems. Students determine average miles per gallon given data on miles traveled and gas used. High schoolers make predictions using the data and a...
Curated OER
Geometric Sequences and Series
Learn to calculate the nth term of a sequence defined by an algebraic expression. They examine geometric sequences and series, relate geometric sequences to their explicit forms, find the partial sums of a sequence in a table, and...
Curated OER
How’s My Estimating?
In this algebra activity, students complete two tables of information comparing their estimate versus actual amount with the aid of a graphing calculator. There are 12 questions.
Texas Instruments
Graphing Calculator Investigation Graphs of Relations
Learners investigate relations in this algebra lesson. They graph the set of ordered pairs that determine a relation. Using a TI-83 Plus, your learners will enter the coordinates in a list, create a scatter plot, and manipulate the...
Curated OER
Walk-A-Thon
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. In this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...
Curated OER
Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson plan to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
BW Walch
Creating and Graphing Exponential Equations
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...
Curated OER
Profitable Soda Stand
Am I making any money? Help learners determine if their fictitious soda stand is turning a profit. They graph linear equations using the slope and y-intercept and identify the best price to use to sell soda. They identify the domain and...
EngageNY
Translating Graphs of Functions
If you know one, you know them all! Parent functions all handle translations the same. This lesson examines the quadratic, absolute value, and square root functions. Pupils discover the similarities in the behavior of the graphs when...
Curated OER
Exponential Growth versus Linear Growth II
Your algebra learners discover that exponential functions, with a base larger than one, outgrow linear functions when the inputs increase sufficiently. Their analysis includes using a graphing calculator to produce tables.
Curated OER
It Has Been Rubbish For Years
Students are presented with the problems of percentages and focus upon numbers in contrast to 100. They calculate problems with money and are engaged with the use of games as a teaching tool. Students also interpret data as presented in...
Curated OER
Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
This study guide is a great resource to help you present the steps to graphing linear inequalities. Show your class two different ways to graph an inequality and work on a real-world example together. The document could also be easily...
EngageNY
Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form
Graphing doesn't need to be tedious! When pupils understand key features and transformations, graphing becomes efficient. This activity connects transformations to the vertex form of a quadratic equation.