If you know one, you know them all! Parent functions all handle translations the same. This lesson examines the quadratic, absolute value, and square root functions. Pupils discover the similarities in the behavior of the graphs when...

Pupils explore the concept of transformations.  For this transformation instructional activity, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet.  Pupils manipulate the applet to examine the change in...

A piece of this and a piece of that, add domain restrictions and create a piecewise function. Young scholars explore piecewise functions with and without context. Functions include both linear and quadratic parts. The module is the...

Play a game of capture the points. Young scholars receive a number line with specific points graphed and must write an inequality that captures all the points. The second task of the algebra project is to write an inequality with...

Put geometry skills to the test! Learners solve compound inequalities and then graph the inequalities on a coordinate plane using their geometric skills. They identify the slope and y-intercept in order to graph correctly. I like this...

Sometimes there just isn't a parent function that fits the situation. Help scholars learn to combine function types through operations and compositions. Learners first explore a new concept with an introductory activity and then follow...

Learners explore the concept of sine and cosine.  In this sine and cosine lesson, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions.  Learners examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function shift the...

Students apply the concept of transformation to the game of battleship. In this algebra lesson, students relate their linear equations to how they would graph or set up their game pieces to win.

Students investigate Microsoft excel. In this technology instructional activity, students create formulas using excel and apply these formulas to solve relative, absolute and mixed reference cells. They perform immediate and delayed...

There are three parts to this lesson on integers. In the first, learners explore positive and negative numbers on an actual painter's tape number line and by playing a "Hot Seat" game. In part two, they view a BrainPop video and work...

Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...

An interesting instructional activity on hypothesizing about the diameter of a drop of blood that is splattered. To test their theories, learners work in groups to make blood droplets splatter from different heights. They use graphed...

Explore the power of mathematics through this two-week statistics unit. Pupils learn about several climate-related issues and complete surveys that communicate their perceptions. They graph both univariate and bivariate data and use...

Young mathematicians look for patterns in inverse functions as they relate to the original functions. The comprehensive lesson emphasizes vocabulary throughout as well as algebraic and graphical characteristics of the inverse functions.

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...

Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.

Students solve exponential functions and inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students find the roots of equations and use it to graph and evaluate exponential functions. They simplify exponents using the law of exponents.

Students define a functions and solve problems using functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate functions from non-functions. They differentiate between polynomials of higher degrees.

Students determine the density of different substances. In this physical science instructional activity, students rank them according to their density. They discover the relationship between volume and density.

Young scholars add integers using a number line. In this algebra lesson plan, students add one and two digit integers. They compare zero pairs and the addition of integers.