Mathematics Assessment Project
“Ponzi” Pyramid Schemes
Use mathematics to show your classes the power of a good model. Young mathematicians analyze the famous Ponzi pyramid scheme using an exponential pattern. They make conclusions on the reliability of the plan and why it is illegal.
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Present Continuous Tense With Fool's Garden
In this interactive grammar worksheet, students listen to the song "Lemon Tree" and type in the missing words from the lyrics. There are twelve fill-in exercises to complete and ten fill-in sentences to complete as a follow-up review of...
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Powerful Patterns
Students use logical thinking to create, identify, extend and translate patterns. In this pattern instructional activity, students make patterns with objects, numbers, and shapes. Students extend and translate these patterns in several...
Illustrative Mathematics
Graphs of Power Functions
This activity consists of three exercises in which learners sketch the graphs of various power functions on the same axes. They use their sketches to make comparisons and observations which lead to generalizations about the graphs of...
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Power Up! Addition
In this power up addition worksheet, 2nd graders use the numbers from 2 to 12 to fill in the missing addends for 10 addition problems.
Intel
Pedal Power
Show your classes the importance of mathematics in something as simple as bicycle design. The final lesson in the six-part STEM series has each group research a different aspect of the bicycle. Learners use mathematical formulas, linear...
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Grasshopper King- Choose An Adventure
Middle schoolers create a story using Power Point. In this writing and creativity instructional activity, students use Power Point to create a reading adventure. Middle schoolers use hyperlinks so the adventure can take various twists...
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Design Project: Power Inverter
In this physics activity, students design and build a power inverter given a schematic diagram. They answer 3 short answer questions about the circuit they created.
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Power and Maclaurin Series
In this calculus worksheet, learners solve 4 problems by finding the Power and Maclaurin series for different terms. They take the derivative and simplify functions.
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Properties of Logarithms
Learners explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Learners use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a for x and y.
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The Blossoming of Flower Power
Students explore the reproductive functions of flowers by participating in a flower dissection lab.
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Brain Power
Students study the brain and how it performs the memory function. In this brain power lesson students complete a memory activity.
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Design Project: Dual-Output AC-DC Power Supply
In this physics worksheet, students design an electric power supply and answer 5 short answer questions about it. They explain the functions of the different circuit components.
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Design Project: Audio Power Amplifier
In this audio power amplifier worksheet, students answer five questions about class A amplifiers, sound pressure, crossover distortion, and amplifier design.
Willow Tree
Linear Relationships
There's just something special about lines in algebra. Introduce your classes to linear equations by analyzing the linear relationship. Young mathematicians use input/output pairs to determine the slope and the slope-intercept formula to...
Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire™ CAS
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...
Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire™
We landed on the moon with less computing capabilities than you can find in this app! Here is a multiple function calculator that takes all the power you get from a handheld and adds the wonderful large screen that only a tablet can...
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Exploring Derivatives Using Lists
Learners explore lists and determine the derivative for that list. They use regressions to discover equations.
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End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph different polynomials functions and find a correlation between exponents and function behavior. They identify the effect the leading...
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Graphing Nonlinear Equations
Young scholars graph non-linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students investigate different polynomial functions and their shapes. They identify the different powers and zeros.
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Powers of Trig Functions
In this trigonometric worksheet, young scholars solve integrals by substitution and the Pythagorean theorem. Students use their trigonometric functions to solve problems. This four-page worksheet contains 20 problems.
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Computers and Satellites No Longer Function
They describe the development over time of the relationship between the national economy and the global economy since World War II. They trace the historical forces of continuity and change in the development of the contemporary global...
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Constitutional Issues: The Separation of Powers
Students research and stage a debate on the question: RESOLVED that the Constitution should be amended to provide for a parliamentary system of government. They debate if a parliamentary system of government might be better.
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Function-al Machines and Spaghetti Graphs
Sixth graders identify the relationship between patterns and functions. In this algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use a "Functional Machine" to identify the rule. Students use a function table to plot the points using play dough dots.