Curated OER
Multiplying Polynomials
Help learners study polynomials. They will review how to multiply polynomials either by using the FOIL method if they are multiplying a binomial by another binomial, or by using the distributive property.
Curated OER
Exploring Power Functions 2
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
Curated OER
Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers
Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
Curated OER
Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines
Learners observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
Curated OER
Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
Students examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
The Difference of Two Squares
Learners practice the use of number properties through exploring the difference of two squares, creating an array model for multiplication, and work with decimal numbers. In groups, students explore patterns in an array and determine...
Curated OER
Numbers Beyond Reason!
Fourth graders use the story of the discovery of irrational numbers to explore the different classes of numbers, the different ways in which numbers may be represented, and how to classify different numbers into their particular class.
Curated OER
Complexity
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
Curated OER
Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Every Breath You Take
Students explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Rational Exponents and Nth Roots
Twenty-two problems present a variety of practice working with nth roots and rational exponents. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 4th & 5th Roots
Radicals are also known as roots. Evaluate high-degree radicals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Roots, Exponents, and Radicals
Information on powers, roots, exponents, and radicals.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Discovering the Laws of Rational Exponents
This online tutorial explains how the laws of rational exponents are used to simplify expressions. The examples show exactly how the process is done. Click on the "Topic Index" to find related lessons, practice activities, and teacher...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Approximating Square Roots
Practice finding the approximate value of square roots by thinking about perfect squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Roots (Variables)
Simplify square roots that contain variables in them like square root of 27a. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Roots
Students solve simple square roots and receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cube Roots
In this exercise, students practice finding cube roots. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch a video, and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Root Expressions
Practice simplifying expressions with multiple radical terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Radicals and Rational Exponents
Interactive review of radicals and rational exponents. Students can enter their answers to questions and be told in the right sidebar whither they are right or wrong. There is also a help button that gives the answer and an explanation.
Other
Brown Math: It's the Law the Laws of Exponents
Step-by-step explanations of the exponent laws including rules for combining powers and roots. Includes practice exercises.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Squares and Square Roots
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students complete multi-step computations using order of operations in situations involving combinations of rational numbers including whole number exponents and square roots of square numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Fractional Exponents
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson introduces rational exponents and how to relate them to nth roots.