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Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News, I've Got a Bad Case of Loving Math
Solve a real-world problem of discovering how many doctors and nurses can be hired within budget and building constraints. Using different colored pencils to shade each graph, they then find the intersection points and use these to solve...
5280 Math
More or Less the Same
Tell the story of the math. Given a graph of a linear system, learners write a story that models the graph before crafting the corresponding functions. Graphs intersect at an estimated point, allowing for different variations in the...
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 1)
What do your young geniuses really know? Assess the procedural knowledge of your pupils at the same time as their higher-level thinking with an assessment that identifies their depth of knowledge. Topics include solving...
Inside Mathematics
Squares and Circles
It's all about lines when going around. Pupils graph the relationship between the length of a side of a square and its perimeter. Class members explain the origin in context of the side length and perimeter. They compare the graph to the...
Virginia Department of Education
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Claim 2
Math can be a problem in eighth grade. Sample items show how problem solving exists within the eighth grade standards. Part of the Gr. 8 Claim 2 - 4 Item Slide Shows series, the presentation contains eight items to illustrate the...
Noyce Foundation
Granny’s Balloon Trip
Take flight with a fun activity focused on graphing data on a coordinate plane. As learners study the data for Granny's hot-air balloon trip, including the time of day and the distance of the balloon from the ground, they practice...
Inside Mathematics
Party
Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...
Inside Mathematics
Sorting Functions
Graph A goes with equation C, but table B. The short assessment task requires class members to match graphs with their corresponding tables, equations, and verbalized rules. Pupils then provide explanations on the process they used to...
Fredonia State University of New York
Watch Your Step…You May Collide!
Can two lines intersect at more than one point? Using yarn, create two lines on the floor of the classroom to find out. Cooperative groups work through the process of solving systems of equations using task cards and three different...
Curated OER
Compound Inequalities
Pupils solve problems with compound inequalities. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They graph-their solutions on a numbers line.
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Graphing Systems of Inequalities
In this systems worksheet, students solve 6 systems of inequalities by graphing. Students then write 1 systems of inequalities for a given graph.
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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Learners graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.
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Graphing Systems of Inequalities
In this systems of inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different sets of problems that include graphing systems of inequalities. First, they graph each inequality separately. Then, students solve each system of inequalities and...
Curated OER
Problem Solving Application: Using a Bar Graph
In this bar graph worksheet, students use a set of 2 bar graphs to answer 6 related questions. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Curated OER
Linear Inequalities
Students imagine that they own a sneaker company. They are asked how they would know if their company made a profit. Students determine the number of sneakers of each type they need to sell in order to "break even." They are asked how...
Curated OER
Solving Inequalities
In this solving inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include defining inequalities. First, they name each of the inequality signs and draw an example of each solution. Then, students determine...
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Systems of linear inequalities in standard form
Learners practice graphing linear inequalities and explain their solution sets to the solving of a system of linear equalities graphically and symbolically. They utilize programming techniques in setting up and solving systems of linear...
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Systems of Linear Inequalities in Standard Form -- Lecture
Students participate in a lecture about linear inequalities. Individually, they graph different inequalities and describe its solution. They participate in a demonstration in which they solve a system of inequalities and complete a...
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Easter Bar Graph- A
In this Easter math activity, students first solve 13 problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Using the answers, students make a bar graph.
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Absolute Value Inequalities
Students solve inequalities. In this absolute value lesson, students solve inequalities containing absolute value. They graph the solution of each problem.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities
For this systems of linear inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various linear inequalities. First, they solve each equation for y. Then, students graph each individual inequality and locate where...
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Solving Quadratic Systems
In this solving quadratic systems worksheet, 11th graders solve 8 different problems. First, they solve each system of equations algebraically. Then, students solve each system of inequalities by graphing on the grids provided for each...
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Systems of Linear Inequalities #5
In this systems of linear inequalities learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice problems about linear inequalities. Students determine the maximum and minimum values of systems of linear inequalities.