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The Slope of a Curve
Students graph the slopes of a line using the intercepts. For this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of a curve slope. They find the limit and use a graping calculator to graph their lines.
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Linking Algebra to Temperature
Students convert between two units as they calculate the temperature. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect data on seasonal climate and create a graph. They make conjectures based on their data collection.
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Latitude and Longitude: Geography and Geometry!
Second graders use latitude and longitude coordinates to pinpoint an exact location on the map. In this geography lesson, 2nd graders utilize handouts from the Maritime Museum in order to gain practice in finding locations throughout the...
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The Treasure Map
Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.
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The Unit Circle
Students relate the trigonometric functions to the coordinates of the unit circle with access to explorelearning.com. They determine the signs of trigonometric functions in each quadrant.
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Fly on the Ceiling
Fourth graders complete activities to increase their understanding of coordinates. They listen to Julie Glass' book, The Fly on the Ceiling, before playing fly tic-tac-toe and Swat the Flies, in which they use ordered pairs to state the...
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Complex Analysis: Polar & Exponential Forms
In this polar and exponential form learning exercise, students use Euler's Formula to write complex numbers in exponential form. They write numbers in rectangular form. This two-page learning exercise contains seven multi-step problems.
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Radical Transformations
Students transform the square root function graphically. In this transforming the square root function graphically instructional activity, students use their Ti-Nspire to change the a, b, and c values of th square root graph. Students...
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Conic Sections and Locii
Students differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Building a Rover
Learners investigate properties of lines and points by making a rover. For this algebra lesson, students plot points correctly on a coordinate plane. They identify coordinate pairs given the plots and lines.
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Integration: Statistics, Scatter Plots and Best-Fit Lines
In this math worksheet, students identify the type (if any) of correlation on 6 scatter plots. They use information given on a table to create a scatter plot and identify the type of correlation. Students use the scatter plot to make...
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Linear Functions-Learn Your Lines
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect and plot data on a coordinate plane. They use the CBL and TI calculator to graph systems of equation.
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You Can Find It!
Learners locate different places including U.S. cities using longitude and latitude coordinates. In this longitude and latitude lesson plan, students locate 10 different locations.
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Notes to Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students read notes about graphing, factoring, square roots, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Students read 2 1/2 pages of notes.
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Make Your Own "Weather" Map
Students develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, with an emphasis on multi-step and non-routine problems. They acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.
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Choosing a Summer Job
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Choose or Lose: The Electoral Process
Pupils examine the local and national election process. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the issues important to them and compare them to an overall list of issues present in the election. They analyze graphs and complete...
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Slope Fields and Euler's Method
In this slope field worksheet, students use a slope field for a rate equation. Using Euler's Method, they identify the piecewise linear function approximating the solution of the initial value problem. This four-page worksheet contains...
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Transformations and Translation of Functions
Students translate functions horizontally and vertically. For this algebra lesson, students identify the parts of the formula that allows the graph to move left, right, up and down. They perform a transformation on the coordinate plane.
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A Point of Intersection
Learners factor and solve systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students identify the point of intersection using substitution, elimination and graphing. They write an equation given a system and a graph.
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Real Estate Lesson: Monthly Payments
Students examine real-world data relating to real estate. They conduct Internet research, record data regarding real estate in major cities, graph the data, calculate mortgage payments using a mortgage calculator, and analyze the data.
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The Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation
Students investigate equations that are in the standard form of a quadratic equation represented as Y=ax2+bx+c. They factor the equations into linear factors to determine the x intercepts. The graph is also used to determine the x...
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Two Variable Inequalities
In this algebra worksheet, students solve inequalities using addition, subtractions and multiplication. They graph the inequalities with shading. There are 2 questions.
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Proportions in Stories
Learners solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. In this algebra activity, students rewrite word problems using equations and symbols. They correctly convert between percents and decimals.