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Curated OER

Peter's Third String

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Explore the solution to a word problem involving area and perimeter. Learners read and discuss how to approach the problem. In small groups, they determine the maximum area of a rectangle with a given perimeter using a piece of string....
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Fixing the Furnace

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This comprehensive resource applies simultaneous equations to a real-life problem. Though the commentary starts with a graph, some home consumers may choose to begin with a table. A graph does aid learners to visualize the shift of one...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Not all linear functions are linear transformations — show your class the difference. The first lesson in a unit on linear transformations and complex numbers that spans 32 segments introduces the concept of linear transformations and...
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Activity
Curated OER

Algebra 2 Desmos Graphing Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Encourage class members to get creative with functions. Pairs write their names and draw pictures using a graphing application with a collaborative graphic project. The resource provides the requirements for the project, as well as a...
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Flipped Math

Unit 5 Review: Systems of Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Activate transformers along with algebra systems. Pupils use 10 problems to review transformations of functions to solve a variety of systems of equations. Individuals identify the types of transformations from an equation along with...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving a System of Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are...
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Curated OER

Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations (Systems Project Part 1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations worksheet, high schoolers identify and explore three ways to solve systems of equations:  graphing, substitution, elimination.  They discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and write an algorithm for each method. ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet  uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Practice solving linear systems of three equations with three unknowns using the elimination method and substitution method. This handout includes graphics of different combinations of intersecting planes to help illustrate the different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real World Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations with fluency. In this algebra lesson, students graph, use elimination and substitution to solve systems of equations. They identify the point of intersection using algebra.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using a Graph to Solve a System of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use graphing to solve a system of linear equations.  The one page worksheet contains one multiple choice question.  Answer is included.
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Curated OER

Slopes and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing instructional activity, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Curated OER

Systems of Equations and Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a great classroom resource! The intention of this lesson is to show that real-world math can and should be applied to the community in which your students reside. The class relates properties of equations to solving for species...
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Curated OER

Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Equations: What Method Do You Prefer?

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of solving systems of equations. In this solving systems of equations lesson, students watch YouTube videos about how to solve systems by graphing and by elimination. Students use an interactive website to...
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Activity
5280 Math

Aquarium Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Take a look at linear functions in a new environment. A three-stage algebra project first asks learners to model the salt concentration of an aquarium using linear functions. Then, using iterations, pupils create a set of input-output...
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Curated OER

Podcasting Parabolas

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore parabolas.  In this algebra and technology lesson, students construct the equation of a specific parabola, then take digital photos of real-life representations of these parabolas.  Students create a podcast with a...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Exploring Quadratics and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians first graph a series of quadratic equations, and then investigate how various parts of the equation change the graph of the function in a predictable way.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models: Bernoulli Effect

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
How can an object as heavy as an airplane fly? Turns out the answer is quadratic! Your classes explore the Bernoulli Effect through an interactive graph representation. As a plane increases in speed, the lift force also increases. Young...
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Curated OER

Other Equations of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
For this algebra worksheet, students find equations for 4 lines when given their slope and one point on the line. They write two linear equations when given two points on a line. Students analyze the equations of 3 sets of linear...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Algebra I worksheet, students determine the graph of the equation of a line.    Students determine the x- and y-intercepts and graph. The three page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders write the equation of a line given a point and the slope and write the equation given a graph. The two page instructional activity contains fourteen problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Curated OER

Systems of Linear Equations Modeling!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students focus on finding solutions to situations found in everyday life. Students participate in activities to solve a system of equations, identify the system as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent or inconsistent. ...