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Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

Multiple Representations of Limits

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
After an introductory activity to demonstrate the theory of a limit, additional activities approach a limit from graphical, numerical, and algebraic methods. The activity looks at the multiple ways of understanding and evaluating a limit. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes of Graphs of Rational Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Get close to your favorite line. Scholars use end behavior to help find horizontal asymptotes. With the understanding of domains of rational functions, learners find vertical asymptotes and then use graphing calculators to verify the...
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Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module 3 Assessment Task

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Let's see what the class learned! The last installment of the 23-part Pre-calculus module consists of nine assessment questions designed to measure a specific portion of a standard in the unit. Learners demonstrate their understanding of...
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eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners study the law of sine and cosine. In this pre-calculus instructional activity, students create a triangle and identify the different ratios of a non-right triangle. They use the properties of sine and cosine to solve.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Product Rule

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Product Rule for Derivatives and apply it to a variety of different types of problems. They think critically while using the rule and follow the examples included in the instructional activity to help find the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extrema on an Interval

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore maximum and minimum points, slopes and tangents. In this Pre-Calculus instructional activity, students solve optimization problems and find rates of change.
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Polynomial Division

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unit Circle Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify different locations on a unit circle. For this precalculus lesson, students identify the different trig properties and rewrite the equation of a circle in standard form. They use mnemonic devices to help them remember...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

NUMB3RS Activity: Narrowing the Search

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the length of an n-dimensional vector.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus instructional activity, students investigate an expansion of the Pythagorean Theorem to n-dimensional space. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mathematics B: High School Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this mathematics activity, students solve problems about numerous high school topics including trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. This activity contains, but is not limited to, radicals, inverse functions, transformations, and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Trigonometry Problems in Two and Three Dimensions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry instructional activity, students solve trigonometry problems in two and three dimensions. The eleven page instructional activity contains explanation, examples, and twenty problems. Answers are not...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Series to Analyze Financial Situations: future Value

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students investigate a method of finding the accumulated value of an annuity by considering it a series. The eleven page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and twenty-three problems....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orbital Bliss

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Most young mathematicians are aware that the planets don’t orbit the sun in a circle but rather as an ellipse, but have never studied this interesting feature. This resource looks at the planetary orbits in more detail and helps learners...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Precalculus: Function Models for Real-Life Situations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars use calculators and "by hand" techniques to compare models of real-life data situations, determine the best model for a situation, and use their models to make predictions.
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App
Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CAS

For Students 8th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Arithmetic Series, Geometric Series, Partial Sums of Geometric Series

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve problems that involve arithmetic series and infinite geometric.  Students determine the partial sums of a geometric series. The three page worksheet contains forty-six problems. ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners solve and graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students perform basic operation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They compute the quadratic formula.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Build on pupils' understanding of inverse functions by connecting logarithmic functions to exponential functions. This activity allows individuals to see graphically the inverse relationship between an exponential and logarithmic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hunter Fred's Quest for Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners solve problems using trigonometric functions, specifically a problem about a tree stand. Pupils try to maximize the distance of hunting sight given certain restrictions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, sine, cosine, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Combination and Permutations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students decide when to use computation and permutation to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students apply the correct method to solve complex set of events. They differentiate between dependent and independent events.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cross Section and Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math lesson, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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Activity
Windstream

Ojk's Pre Calculus Study Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This online tutorial explains different topics in pre-calculus. Offers helpful information to explain different concepts. Good for review.
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Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Pre Calculus Maximums and Minimums: Finding Relative Extrema

For Students 9th - 10th
This CoolMath resource will help students find relative extrema.