Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Bank Account Balance

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Represent the ups and downs of a bank account. The two-part task points out that some types of graphs may better show discrete functions than others. Pupils analyze a graph on how well it represents the situation. They develop their own...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Balanced Assessment

Garages and Phones

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Examine and compare a linear and step function. The task provides two scenarios, one modeled by a linear function and the other a step function. Pupils create a graph for each and explain how each compares to the other.
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 4: Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 2: Linear and Exponential Functions

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Write, graph, and model all things linear and exponential. Building on the previous module in a nine-part Algebra I series, learners compare linear exponential modeling. They write equations, graph functions, and analyze key features.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 3: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving. 
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Balanced Assessment

Melons and Melon Juice

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Model the difference between the graphs of discrete and continuous functions. Scholars examine two scenarios and construct graphs to model the situation. They then compare their graphs that illustrate the subtle difference between these...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Data Management and Probability: Applications

For Students 8th
In this data management and probability applications worksheet, 8th graders solve 20 various types of probability problems. They find the mean, median, mode and range of various numbers. Then, students use the spinner illustration to...
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Other

The University of Edinburgh: Discrete Mathematics Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th
This article is an in-depth look at graphs. Topics covered are graph models, terminology, representations of graphs, graph isomorphism, connectivity, Euler and Hamiltonian Paths, and more. Examples and explanations are included.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Discrete Mathematics Topics List

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough list of topics in the study of Discrete Mathematics. Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Point Lattices are three of the many areas given in-depth explanations here. Many of the links contain discussions of the topics that both...
Interactive
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Alpha: Examples for Discrete Mathematics

For Students 10th - 12th
Discrete mathematics deals with areas of mathematics that are discrete, as opposed to continuous, in nature. Sequences and series, counting problems, graph theory and set theory are some of the many branches of mathematics in this...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Graph Theory Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of activities incorporates the concept of graph theory into the discrete mathematics classroom. Students work in a group to solve problems using graph theory.
eBook
Other

Core Plus: Discrete Mathematics

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The Contemporary Mathematics in Context series provides a common core of broadly useful mathematics for all students. The discrete mathematics strand develops student ability to model and solve problems involving enumeration, sequential...
Handout
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Discrete Mathematics Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th
A pdf version of lecture notes covering a variety of graphical representations.
eBook
Other

Discrete Mathematics: Euler Paths and Circuits

For Students 10th - 12th
Explanation and questions about Euler paths and circuits with solutions to the questions.
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Other

Study.com: Graphs in Discrete Math: Definition, Types & Uses

For Students 10th - 12th
This lesson will define graphs in discrete mathematics, and look at some different types. You'll also see how these types of graphs can be used in some real-world applications.
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Other

Graphs, Stories, and Games: Games on Graphs

For Students 3rd - 5th
What a great way to make math fun for your elementary students! Learning happens almost by osmosis by using this interesting game that uses stories, a graph (the kind of graph defined in the branch of mathematics called Graph Theory),...
Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice: Discrete Mathematics and Probability

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice using your graphing calculator for factorial, combination, and permutation expressions. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Graph Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an introduction and overview of graph theory. In addition to introducing the basic terms, there are related links to classic problems in graph theory such as the traveling salesman problem and Dijkstra's algorithm.
Activity
Other

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Games on Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to understand graphs and graph theory by playing games from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The site also provides definitions and related links.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining Reasonable Domains and Ranges (Verbal/graph)

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a graph and/or verbal description of a situation (both continuous and discrete), the student will identify mathematical domains and ranges and determine reasonable domain and range values for the given situations.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices and Technology

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator and matrices to solve a system of equations.