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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Limits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students practice the concept of limits graphically, numerically and algebraically. They participate in an exploration lab, BINGO game and complete a puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Patterns in Data

For Teachers 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Transformations in Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing Polynomials

For Students 11th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator

For Teachers 7th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Christmas Presents

For Teachers 7th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th
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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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 lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and linear...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many Bears in the Forest?

For Teachers 3rd
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Love Algebra?

For Teachers 8th
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...
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Integration of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Good lesson explaining integration of rational functions in calculus. Also includes a link to partial functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Analyze Vertical Asymptotes of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

Math Online: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
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Website
Other

Binghamton University: Graphing Rational Functions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Graphic
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Math Notes: Excluded Values in Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A description and example of which values are excluded from the domain of a rational function.
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Handout
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Rational Functions and Asymptotes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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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
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Lamar University: Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed tutorial features notes and numerous examples that illustrate how to graph rational functions.
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Handout
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
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Graphic
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Graphs of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.