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Miami Metrozoo & Mathematics
Twelfth graders use Algebra and Geometry to solve a real life problem at the Zoo.
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Eliminate What?
Young scholars are introduced to the elimination method in Algebra. As a class, they solve two linear equations with two unknowns using this new method. They discuss the positive and negative aspects of using this method to solve...
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A Sick Astronaut
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Solving Systems of Equations
Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range and...
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use substitution to evaluate algebraic expression, including absolute values, factorials, and exponents. The two page worksheet contains eighteen multiple choice questions. Answers are...
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Percent and Percentage Problems
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve application problems involving percents, percent error, and percent of increase or decrease. The two page worksheet contains a combination of fourteen multiple choice and free...
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Order of Operations
Ninth graders investigate the order of operations. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the rules of arithmetic and algebra as they review and practice simplifying increasingly complex numeric expressions using the order of...
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Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth
Students solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Equations in the Park
Learners explore algebraic concepts using real life situations. In this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Learners participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Introduction to Functions
Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.
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Solving Literal Equations
Learners solve literal equations. For this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, learners view a PowerPoint presentation about solving literal equations. Learners have the opportunity to complete an interactive worksheet on the...
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra instructional activity, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y...
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Dividing by 4's
Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson plan, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems...
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Conic Sections
Young scholars explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and other conics....
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Quilts Galore
Students explore patterns. They observe a video, "Math Monsters." Students determine the next item in a sequence. Students read books about patterns. They discuss patterns in quilts. Students visit a specified web site and design...
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Slope and Topographic Maps
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra lesson, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.