Shodor Education Foundation
Algebra Four
Everybody wins when you play Algebra Four. Players solve linear and quadratic equations to earn pieces on the Algebra Four game. Make a row of four pieces and you win the game. But everyone gets practice with solving equations, so really...
EngageNY
Inverse Functions
Undo the functions. Learners refresh their knowledge of inverses of functions from Algebra II in the 19th section of a 23-part Precalculus unit. Pupils look at inverses in tables and graphs. They then add to their understanding of...
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Modeling Video Game Motion with Matrices 2
The second day of a two-part lesson on motion introduces the class to circular motion. Pupils learn how to incorporate a time parameter into the rotational matrix transformations they already know. The 24th installment in the 32-part...
Curated OER
MT-A315 Introduction to Linear Algebra: Worksheet 1.5
In this linear algebra worksheet, students examine a matrix, determine the vectors, list the parameters, and identify the null space. Students explain the parameters in the description of the null space There are four problem solving...
Shodor Education Foundation
Ordered Simple Plot
Open your imagination to make algebra-inspired creations. An interactive lesson has scholars graph images from a set of parameters. Users can practice minimum values, maximum values, and scale as well as key features.
BW Walch
Linear & Exponential Functions
Positioned inside the framework of linear and exponential functions, this lesson is more of an investigation into the effects of changing variables and constants inside an expression. The author takes familiar formulas, those for...
Curated OER
Algebra II: Exponential Functions
Students investigate, describe, and predict the effects of parameter changes on the graphs of exponential functions; describe limitations on the domains and ranges of these functions; and examine asymptotic behavior.
Curated OER
Effects of Parameter Changes
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
EngageNY
Transforming the Graph of the Sine Function
Build a solid understanding of trigonometric transformations through exploration. Learners work in teams to analyze the effects of different algebraic components on the graph of a sine function.
Curated OER
Families of Functions
Students investigate families of functions. For this families of functions lesson, students discuss how changing a functions parameters affect its' graph. Students vary slope and y-intercepts of linear functions. ...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Modeling Motion: Rolling Cups
Connect the size of a rolling cup to the size of circle it makes. Pupils view videos of cups of different sizes rolling in a circle. Using the videos and additional data, they attempt to determine a relationship between cup...
Curated OER
Plugging Into The Best Price
Examine data and graph solutions on a coordinate plane with this algebra lesson. Young problem-solvers identify the effect of the slope on the steepness of the line. They use the TI to graph and analyze linear equations.
Curated OER
Scatterplots and Regressions
For this scatterplots and regressions worksheet, students solve 6 different types of problems related to graphing scatterplots and interpreting regressions. First, they create a scatterplot from the given data coordinates and then,...
Curated OER
Data Analysis Using Technology
Analyze data using technology. Middle schoolers design data investigations, describe data, and draw their own conclusions. Then they select the best type of graph, graph and interpret the data, and look for patterns in trends. They also...
Curated OER
Exploring Quadratic Data with Transformation Graphing
Using a data collection device to collect data regarding a bouncing ball, students use various features on graphing calculators to experiment with the parameters of the vertex form of the parabola and their effect on the shape of the...
Curated OER
Stretching the Quads
Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...
101 Questions
25 Billion Apps
Learn to use mathematics to your advantage! Using linear modeling, scholars predict the date and time the Apple App Store reaches 25 billion downloads. Considering the prize for the 25 billionth download was a $10,000 gift card, modeling...
Curated OER
Introduction to Parametric Equations
Students write and solve parametric equations. In this algebra lesson, students find and eliminate parameter of equations. They graph parametric equations and analyze the graphs.
Curated OER
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Review the form of a quadratic function, and the parabola it creates. Continue on with the whole group to work through a mini-lab, practicing how to graph quadratic equations with one variable. The goal of this lesson is for the group...
Curated OER
Real World Equations!
Help your math class "get the picture" in a quadratic equation instructional activity that integrates digital photography. Individuals take pictures to help them model the shape of an item or situation using algebraic equations. They...
Curated OER
Families of Functions
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
Curated OER
Standard Form of Quadratic Functions
Students factor quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students identify the factors and use them to graph the parabola. They find the parameters and vertex of each graph.
Curated OER
Wrapping It All Up
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, high schoolers explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The lesson is designed to be a...
Curated OER
Parabolic Paths
Students investigate properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different paths of a parabola. They use the navigator to make observations of the parabola.