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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conjectures and Conclusions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomial Divisions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  In this hybrid vehicles instructional activity students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buying My First Car

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Using the Lcd

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving rational equations using the LCD of the denominators to eliminate them.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph and compare inverse variation equations and rational functions.
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Primary
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Advanced Rational Function Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of more difficult exercises on rational functions, complete with solutions. Asks for students to find the asymptotes of the equations given and to sketch the function.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Equations & Inequalities Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
HSA-CED.A.1: Interactive resource which create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Equations With Variables on Both Sides

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice solving linear equations with variables on both sides (decimals and fractions). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Common Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how to graph a wide variety of equations and functions. Topics explored are lines, rational functions, parabolas, ellipses, and transformations. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are...
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Rational Functions (1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore the properties and graphs of rational functions. The tutorial examines the equations of rational functions, intercepts, vertical asymptote, and horizontal asymptotes. The activity consists of examples with detailed...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations With Fractional Exponents

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving equations where the variable has a rational exponent.
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task about canoeing, paddling speed, and current speed, students examine how long a trip would take at different speeds. They write a function equation, graph their equation, and explain their thinking. The primary purpose of the...
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Activity
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Building Boxes [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By determining the dimensions necessary for building a box with the greatest volume, young scholars will explore the world of polynomial and rational expressions. Graphing calculators can be used for this activity.
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Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in factoring a general polynomial, including using the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Shows how to "cheat" with a graphing calculator.
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Activity
Other

Algebra.com: Homework Solvers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers both instruction and homework help in several algebraic topics, including topics within Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Precalculus Concepts 2.0

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A complete high school Precalculus Concepts course. Includes 'Related Modalities' for each lesson that teach the same concept in different ways. The text materials follows Algebra II and comes before Calculus or Statistics. The content...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Irrational Numbers and Radicals Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review irrational numbers and radicals. Examples are included.