Radford University
Land Development
Groups work with polynomials to devise functions that will model a selling price for property. The teams determine variables to create expressions to represent the cost required to develop land into a housing addition. Classmates then...
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...
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Solve By Completing The Square
In this completing the square worksheet, student solve equations by completing the square. Students may place their answers on the webpage for immediate feedback. In addition, step-by-step instructions are provided. There are 20...
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Roots and Zeros
In this roots and zeros worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 9 different problems. First, they state the number of positive real zeros, negative real zeros, and imaginary zeros for each function. Then, students find all the zeros...
Rice University
Elementary Algebra
Find all the Algebra 1 content in one location. A helpful eBook contains the content typically found in an Algebra 1 course. Concepts range from solving and graphing linear equations to solving and graphing quadratic equations. Pupils...
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Practice: Word Problems
Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians busy...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Claim 3
Communication is the key. A presentation provides 25 sample items for Claim 3, Communicating Reasoning, for the Smarter Balanced High School Math assessment. Items require pupils to answer the question and provide logical reasoning to...
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Operations on Functions
In this operations and functions worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions. This one-page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems.
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Factorizing
In this math instructional activity, students factor quadratic expressions into binomials. Each quadratic expression is in the form x^2 +/-bx+/-c. The first set involves only addition. On the second page, each quadratic equals zero and...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 7: Modeling with Functions
The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and multiplication....
EngageNY
Choosing a Model
There's a function for that! Scholars examine real-world situations to determine which type of function would best model the data in the 23rd installment of a 35-part module. It involves considering the nature of the data in addition to...
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Algebraic Fractions
In this algebraic fractions instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various polynomial denominators. First, they factor the numerator and factor the denominator. Then, students divide out the common...
Los Angeles County Office of Education
California State Standards: Algebra I
Starting a year of Algebra I? This mighty packet practices all of the major topics with different ranges of difficulty. Standards include everything from linear to quadratic to rational expressions. Use it in a variety of ways to...
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Using Electronic Manipulatives in Multiplication
Factor polynomials using electronic manipulatives. Your class will create a spreadsheet in excel and use it to multiply and perform basic operations and solve problems correctly. They create a visual to go along with each multiplication...
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FOILing
Pupils practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
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Test 4: Exponential Notation
In this exponential notation worksheet, learners solve problems involving exponential notation, and simplify polynomial equations. There are 25 problems on this three-page practice test. An answer sheet is included.
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Rationalizing Denominators with Radicals
In this radicals worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include rationalizing the denominators in each problem. First, they rationalize the denominator. Then, students write the conjugate for each binomial. In addition,...
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Multiplying Binomials
In this multiplying binomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 32 various types of problems. First, they use the Distributive Property to find each product. Then, students use the FOIL method to find each product. In addition,...
EngageNY
Overcoming a Second Obstacle in Factoring—What If There Is a Remainder?
Looking for an alternative approach to long division? Show your classes how to use factoring in place of long division. Increase their fluency with factoring at the same time!
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NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Convergence" - Air Hockey
Learn how to use a matrix to organize data to solve a problem. This activity uses wins and losses to rank players for an air hockey tournament they wish to have. After practicing some basic matrix operations the class could do the...
Virginia Department of Education
Rational Expressions
Demonstrate the progression of operations with rational expressions through a multi-day lesson, equipped with worksheets for each day. High schoolers develop the concepts needed to perform operations with rational expressions. They learn...
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra
Explore the concept of this perfect square trinomial and difference of squares lesson. A hands-on activity that uses paper rectangles and squares to illustrate the perfect-square trinomial and difference of squares formulas.
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Perfect Squares and Factoring
A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.
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Cost Calculations Lesson Plan
Students analyze data using graphs and equations. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the cost of lumber, convert price per foot to price per piece, solve equations using addition and subtraction and give exact answer when needed....