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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Students explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Limits
Students practice the concept of limits graphically, numerically and algebraically. They participate in an exploration lab, BINGO game and complete a puzzle.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Linear Patterns in Data
Eighth graders extend their learning of graphing linear equations and are introduced to connecting patterns in tables and graphs to represent algebraic representations. They then determine patterns and extrapolate information from these...
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Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan
Students investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...
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Translating Transformations in Geometry
High schoolers create an image using given coordinates and evaluate how the coordinates change when a slide or rotation takes place.
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Dividing Polynomials
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders perform the indicated polynomial division. The one page worksheet contains two problems. Solutions are provided.
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Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator
Seventh graders follow a step-by-step guide for using graphing calculator to determine equations which best fit data graphed. They gather data from various sites on the web, or they do searches to find information necessary to complete...
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Christmas Presents
Seventh graders create a graph of their Christmas gifts. They develop categories, compute fractional and decimal parts for each category, identify the number of degrees to represent each fractional part, and create a circle graph to...
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
Eighth graders extend skills for representing and solving linear equations to linear inequalities. Lesson activities build understanding and skill by plotting ordered pairs of numbers that either satisfy or do not satisfy a given...
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Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution. In this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and linear...
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How Many Bears in the Forest?
Third graders model the tag and recapture of bears and use proportions to estimate the population of the bears in their forest. This is a statistical sampling method used by scientists and naturalists to determine population numbers.
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Love Algebra?
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Integration of Rational Functions
Good lesson explaining integration of rational functions in calculus. Also includes a link to partial functions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Analyze Vertical Asymptotes of Rational Functions
Given the formula of a rational function, determine how it behaves around its vertical asymptote. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Math Online: Functions
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
Other
Binghamton University: Graphing Rational Functions [Pdf]
This site is a 16-page excerpt from a textbook that discusses the topic of graphing rational functions. The book includes numerous worked out examples. Topics that are covered include the domain of a rational function, zeroes of a...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Math Notes: Excluded Values in Rational Functions
A description and example of which values are excluded from the domain of a rational function.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Rational Functions and Asymptotes
This site contains basic information on rational functions. Gives definition, how to find domain and roots, and how rational functions apply to asymptotes and holes in the graph.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rational Functions (1)
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...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Lamar University: Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Rational Functions
Detailed tutorial features notes and numerous examples that illustrate how to graph rational functions.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Graphs of Rational Functions
Students explore the graph of a rational function given by its formula. The tutorial examines vertical and horizontal asymptotes. The activity consists of examples with solutions.