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Let's Go Value Shopping
Students count, figure change, and find the value of saving in a classroom store.
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Pond Theme Unit
In this pond theme worksheet students research facts on pond life. Students complete comprehension questions, crosswords, word search, and math puzzles. Students write a short report.
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Order of Operations
Young scholars analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and...
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Students Speak Up
Students reflect on their use of technology for learning and communication both inside and outside of school. They consider how their math, science, and technology education is preparing them for future success. They discuss their...
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Running of the Bulls
Young scholars examine what might be in store for Wall Street following the NASDAQ's 547.57 point plunge on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. They evaluate how they might manage a heavily laden high-tech portfolio before deciding how to invest in...
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Coin Codes
Learners work on cracking coin codes in honor of the Navajo Code Talkers Medal. Students review the handout on Crack the Code. Learners race to see who can crack the code the fastest.
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Estimating School Store Purchases
Students examine uses for estimating, and round purchase prices to estimate total purchases in a simulated school store setting. They discuss what it means for an item to be on sale, and observe the teacher work through the process of...
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Conic Sections
Students 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. They...
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Family Staples: Hide and Seek Pancakes
Students cook rolled pancakes and practice culinary skills that promote an integration in a variety of foods. In this cooking activity, students develop the skill of properly measuring and mixing ingredients . Students then...
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson plan, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson plan,...
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Matrix Multiplication
Students identify, analyze, and multiply matrices. They determine if various indicated operations are possible through classroom discussion and practice. Finally, students determine matrix product dimensions through problem-solving...
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Precision and Accuracy in Measurement
In this Algebra I worksheet, students differentiate between precision and accuracy is measurement. The four page worksheet contains thirty-five problems. Answers are not included.
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What Are the Odds?
Middle schoolers identify and interpret various ways of expressing probability as a decimal, fraction, percent, or ratio. They solve problems based on probability as they apply to real world applications.
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Linear Systems: Applications of Linear Algebra to Differential Equations
In this differential equations worksheet, learners solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page worksheet contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.
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Linear Systems: Symmetric Matrices
In this symmetric matrices worksheet, students explore the characteristics of symmetric matrices. This two-page worksheet contains examples and explanations concerning symmetric matrices. Two problems are provided to solve.
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Linear Systems: The Column Space
In this column space instructional activity, students find the column spaces of given matrices. This two-page instructional activity contains examples of and explanations. One problem is provided for students to complete.
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Linear Systems: Definition of the Nullspace
For this nullspace worksheet, students find the nullspace of matrices, write a rectangular matrix upper-triangular form, and convert augmented matrix to echelon form. This six-page worksheet contains approximately 8 problems.
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Linear Systems: Fundamental Theorem of Linear Algebra
For this linear algebra worksheet, students complete matrix multiplication. They find the row space and nullspace of given matrices. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and approximately four problems to complete.
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Linear Systems: Vector Spaces
In this vector spaces learning exercise, students explore the column and rowspace of a matrix. They find the basis of subspaces associated with a given matrix. Students observe the relationship between vectors and the nullspace. This...
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Linear Systems: Independence, Basis and Dimension
In this basis and dimension worksheet, learners explore vector spaces associated with rectangular matrices. The two-page worksheet contains approximately 20 short answer questions.
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Linear Systems: General Solutions
In this linear system worksheet, students explore the characteristics of given matrices. They multiply matrices and determine pivots and multiply solutions. This four-page worksheet contains approximately seven problems.
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Linear Systems: Nullspace Matrix and Rank
In this nullspace matrix activity, students observe the rank and number of independent rows and columns a matrix has. They compute the product of matrices and describe the column space of each. This two-page activity contains...
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Linear Systems: Least Squares Approximations
In this least squares approximation worksheet, students use linear algebra to find the least square error and the equation of a line for given points. They find the equation of a parabola through provided points. This four-page...
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Linear Systems: Orthogonal Matrices
For this orthogonal matrices worksheet, students explore characteristics of an orthogonal matrix. They use Gram-Schmidt to convert linearly independent vectors to orthonormal vectors. This three-page worksheet contains approximately...