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Compare and Contrast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph equations using the y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students investigate functions based their slope and y-intercept. They learn to analyze graphs by comparing the y-intercepts of the graphs.
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Race Car Activity

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate linear functions.  In this linear functions lesson, students are given a situation where two race cars start at the same point.  Students have four graphs that they match to the race car scenario. ...
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Graphing Review

For Students 10th - 12th
in this graphing review worksheet, students solve a variety of problems such as interpreting parabolas, identifying intercepts and asymptotes, and identifying functions. They solve piecewise functions and rational functions. This twenty...
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Function Tables

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of function tables. In this function tables lesson, 4th graders compare the star machine in The Sneeches to function tables in math. Students practice creating and solving function tables.
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Human Body Quiz

For Students 6th - 11th
In this human body worksheet, students complete short answer questions about the organs in the body and their functions. Students complete 20 questions.
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Life As A Tree

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders design a plate to represent the three parts of a tree. In this tree parts lesson plan, 3rd graders learn about the functions of each part and design the plate to resemble the rings of the tree.
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Thirst Dilemma (Drinking in the Desert)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore linear functions.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders collect and analyze date as they investigate the question of how long will water last if you are trapped in a desert.    Students create...
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Making Connections

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate patterns with higher math. In this 7th grade math lesson plan, 7th graders analyze different methods of portraying data. They relate the data to real life scenarios.      
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Radical Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students transform the square root function graphically.  In this transforming the square root function graphically lesson, students use their Ti-Nspire to change the a, b, and c values of th square root graph.  Students...
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Introduction to functions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this functions worksheet, students plot points on a graph according to the rule. Students plot 7 points on each of the 2 graphs given to them.
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Match Me Plus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class investigate Piecewise functions by matching a position versus time graph to the function that describe the walk.
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Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze function graphs.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson, students investigate the graph of a function as they determine to which family of functions it belongs, determine the parent function and describe the...
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function.  Students examine the three graphs as they compare and...
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Functions Tables Activity

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this functions worksheet, students complete a set of 4 function tables using a given rule, then answer a set of 3 additional related questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Activity 11: Family of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate linear, quadratic, and absolute value functions.  In this Algebra II lesson plan, students observe and describe family traits that exist among functions as they use technology to graph several functions on the...
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Exploring Function Tables

For Students 3rd
For this exploring function tables worksheet, 3rd graders take the input number, follow the rule at the top of the table and write the output number for six tables.
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Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils find the difference between consecutive y-values on the calculator and write an equation that fits the data.  They continue finding the differences in consecutive y-values using lists on their calculator. Learners...
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Exponential Growth

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study exponential functions. In this exponential growth lesson, students conduct a simulation in which a population grows at random but predictable rate. Students compare and contrast linear and exponential functions. Students...
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Away we Go

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students work in groups to calculate the costs of a trip to Six Flags amusement park. In this domain and range lesson, students calculate the least and greatest amounts of money needed for tickets, food, souvenirs, and airplane tickets.
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Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. High schoolers investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...
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Graphing Integers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete an integer graphing activity. In this integer graphing lesson, 5th graders use coordinate grids to help them complete linear functions and integer graphing.
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Students use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...
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Graphing Absolute Value Functions

For Students 9th
In this graphing absolute value functions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different types of problems. First, they graph each equation shown on the appropriate graph provided, Then, students solve for each variable.
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Even and Odd Functions

For Students 9th
In this odd and even functions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 4 various types of problems. First, they determine that f is an even function and g is an odd function. Then, students show that if f and g are even functions then...