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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weighing Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students devise a strategy to solve problems that is done in a systematic and mathematical fashion. The finding of the unknown value is the focus of the lesson. To solve linear equations proficiently is the skill of the lesson.
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Unit Plan
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EngageNY

Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a scatter...
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Assessment
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Inside Mathematics

Quadratic (2009)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to quadratic...
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Lesson Plan
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NASA

Lights on the International Space Station

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Groups explore illumination with NASA's Lighting Environment Test Facility (LETF) as a context. Using the TI-Nspire app, groups determine the lux equation that models their simulation. They then use the lux equation to solve problems...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Between The Extremes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze graphs for specific properties. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph using the TI calculator. They find the different changes that occur in each graph,including maximum and minimum.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Optimization For Breakfast

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slope Calculation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compute the slope of a line based on the coordinates of two points on the line. In addition, they examine the relationship between the numerical value of slope and its properties on a graph.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rewriting Equations &Formulas

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Practice with literal equations. Solve for one variable in terms of another.  Find the value of y given specific values of x. This short worksheet would make a good warm-up activity at the beginning of class or a quick assessment at the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Slope & Rate of Change

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Buying Your First New Car!

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Are The Chances

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students calculate the probability of an event occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between independent, dependent or compound events. They find the range of the data.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conjectures and Conclusions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson plan, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Kangaroo Conundrum: A Study of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students play a game and collect data for their graph. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations and identify properties of their graph. They describe the pattern created by the graph and the game.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Study of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students play a game as the collect and graph data. they identify properties of their parabola and make predictions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Swinging Pendulum

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students observe a pendulum and graph their observation. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calcualtor to graph the motion the pendulum makes. They analyze the graph and make predictions.
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Activity
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This activity provides an opportunity for students to examine how to find solutions to linear inequalities by graphing.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Formulating Systems of Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a contextual situation, the student will formulate a system of two linear inequalities with two unknowns to model the situation.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Systems of Linear Inequalities and Equations 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Nineteen problems present a variety of practice finding the system of linear inequalities or the system of linear equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphing and Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty problems present a variety of practice graphing and solving systems of linear inequalities. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The student will represent linear inequalities using equations, tables, and graphs. The student will solve linear inequalities using graphs or properties of equality, and determine whether or not a given point is a solution to a linear...
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Activity
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Systems of Linear Inequalities in the Real World

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The video lesson explores an example of how systems of linear inequalities can be applied in the real world.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph linear inequalities in two variables.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph and solve systems of linear inequalities.