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Calculator-Based Lessons Help Examine Real-World Data

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students may determine equations based on graphs and regression models.
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An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
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Modeling the Keeling Curve with Excel

For Students 9th - 12th
In this modeling the Keeling Curve worksheet, learners use given data beginning in 1960 to create a mathematical model for the changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide over time. Students manipulate the equation to predict the carbon...
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Credit Cards and Compound Interests-Exponential Growth

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the...
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Translating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. They select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning.
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Complex Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students examine complex numbers. For this Algebra II lesson, students investigate two programs that involve complex numbers: the MANDELER Program and SYNDIV program.
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Ellipses (Part 1)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work with Ellipses in Algebra II. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve an equation with a radical expression. They graph ellipses and write an equation for them.
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The Truth About Triangles and Squares

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the patterns associated with both triangular and square numbers. They use counters as manipulatives to depict the numbers as needed but focus on problem solving using mental math techniques.
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 
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Graphing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use an interactive website or cd rom to graph equations. The lesson plan is not very clearly written. The use of the website is essential or the educational software that can be purchased from the Prentice Hall publisher.
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Conic Sections

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, while using a graphing calculator, graph systems of conic sections as well as identify their solutions. They complete various word problems dealing with conic sections with their calculators. In addition, students sketch graphs...
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Conjectures and Conclusions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students 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 it is.
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Exploring Arrangements of 2, 3, 4, and 5 Cubes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use problem solving skills to create various models of tricubes, tetracubes, and pentacubes. They classify the cubes into various groupings and identify them as mirror images, regular arrangements, and irregular arrangements....
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Twelve Rational Expressions Math Regents Exam Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
For this rational exponents worksheet, students solve ten multiple choice and two free response math regents exam questions.  The solutions are provided.
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Polynomial Divisions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
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An Introdcution to Derive

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Derive.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive.  In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson, students investigate Pascal’s Triangle, graphing in...
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Numerical Analysis

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students practice analyzing iterative methods. Then they use the reading to practice problem solving focusing upon convergence.
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The Why and How of General Terms

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders find the recurrence relation for simple sequences construct tables of values for a pattern. They find the value of the general term of a sequence algebraically.
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Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and graph data. In this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Numerical Analysis/ Orders of Convergence of a Sequence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners examine the concept of orders of convergence for a sequence. They practice finding the different rates of convergence.
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Light Beam

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure and convert between units. In this geometry lesson, students investigate through measurements of distances. They relate the properties of circle to solving problems with radius, diameter and area.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars gain practice reading coordinates and plotting points by participating in the Coordinates! Game. They demonstrate and test their skills with graph paper and the Maze Game.
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Linear Graphs and Patterns

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find pairs of whole number co-ordinates and use them to draw graphs in problem contexts. They find and interpret the all meaningful pairs of whole number co-ordinates from graphs.
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Bouncing Ball Experiment

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students collect data for a bouncing ball and select one bounce to analyze. They explore the relationship between velocity, position and acceleration. They seek out connections between the graphs and the physical motion of the ball.

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