Mathematics Assessment Project
Seeing Structure in Expressions
Structure makes everything easier — even math. A helpful resource contains five short problems that require pupils to use the structure of the expressions in order to answer the questions.
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Rational Expressions
Young scholars simplify rational expressions. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve rational equations using multiplication and division. They apply properties of exponents and negative exponents to solve the problems.
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Dividing Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, learners divide expressions and utilize exponent rules. There are 7 questions with multiple parts.
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Factoring Test
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify monomials, perform basic operations on two polynomials, and factor binomials and trinomials. There are 20 questions and a bonus.
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Worksheet Chapter 7.1 & 8.1 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, high schoolers solve equations through substitution and then solve for an unknown. They simplify division equations containing exponents and two variables and solve radical problems. This worksheet contains a...
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Homework 7: Hares and Foxes (Based on a problem in Cic)
For this system of equations worksheet, students use systems of equations and Euler's method to calculate the population of hares and foxes. They plot and interpret their results. This one-page worksheet contains three multi-step...
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Roots and Radical Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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9-2 Practice: Dividing by Monomials
In this division worksheet, students divide by monomials containing positive and negative coefficients, exponents, and one to two variables. Students simplify each of the 27 given monomials. An answer key is provided.
Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each activity uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
Benjamin Franklin High School
Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 9)
Section 9 of the 12 linked Saxon Math sections introduces the young algebrist to graphing periodic functions, creating graphs from quadratic roots, working with inequalities, and rational equations. Common among all the lessons is the...
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Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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The Integration of Exponential Functions
In this calculus activity, students solve problems using integration. They solve exponential functions using differentiation formulas. There are 12 problems with an answer key.
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Functions
Students explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Positive, Negative, and Zero Exponents
At this site from Oswego City School District, students are shown the basic laws which govern simplifying positive, negative, and zero exponents. Examples are provided during the explanations, and then practice problems (and their...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Exponents
Along with the definition of an exponent, this site also presents the properties of exponents. Several examples are used to demonstrate the properties. A summary of the laws of exponents is included for quick reference.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents
Review the concept of exponents and what it means to take a number "to a power." This is a good resource for a beginning unit on exponents. An online practice worksheet is available.
Understanding Algebra
Understanding Algebra: Positive Integer Exponents
This is a simplified explanation about exponents along with a few rules for combining numbers with exponents.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Rational Exponents: Practice Problems
Practice exercise reviews rational exponents including how to simplify or evaluate expressions and write the answer with either positive or no exponents.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Integer Exponents: Practice Problems
Practice exercise reviews integer exponents including how to simplify or evaluate given expressions and write the answer with either positive or no exponents.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Positive Integer Exponents
The Product of a Power and Power to a Power laws of exponents are introduced. Examples are included to demonstrate how to simply expressions with these laws.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Simplifying Expressions With Integral Exponents
The laws of exponents are presented using expressions containing both positive and negative exponents. Several examples and exercises are given to help practice the concept.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Polynomial Exponents
WyzAnt shows the difference in taking the powers of products, quotients, and sums. An online worksheet is provided for extra practice.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Multiplying Variables
A short tutorial is presented to demonstrate the product of a power law of exponents. Students can practice the concept using the online worksheet.