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Infinity

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the sum of an infinite geometric series.  In this determining the sum of an infinite geometric series lesson, students discuss how the sum of an infinite geometric series is a paradox.  Students use the sum...
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Monster Functions in Space Science I

For Students 10th - 12th
In this solar magnetic field worksheet, students are given 2 equations and use them to find the magnetic field strength and the Bp and Bz for given conditions. they express their answer using scientific notation.
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine functions and function notation. They use computer activities to discover how to graph functions, and conduct a vertical line test. Students describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.
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Traveling Through the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Get Your Numbers in Shape - TI-83

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers use the TI-83 calculator to produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. They find the Y-value of a...
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Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of logarithms.  In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties.  High schoolers use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b...
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Connecting Factors and Zeros

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In this Algebra II lesson, students explore the connection between the factored form of a quadratics and the zero of a function. Students use a graphing calculator to verify factoring numerically and graphically.
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Around The Stop Sign

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze a drawing of a regular octagon inscribed in a circle to determine angle measures, using knowledge of properties of regular polygons and the sums of angles in various polygons to help solve the problem. They use...
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Factoring Quadratic Function

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students factor quadratic functions using nay methods they want. They can use complete the square, quadratic formula or factoring. There are 26 questions with an answer key.
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Linear Systems and Calories

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define and graph properties of linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students write systems of equations to represent functions. They relate linear equations to the real world.
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The Rocket Sled

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use the given information regarding a rocket’s distance and time to calculate the speed of sound.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution. 
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Angles in Standard Positions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify positive and negative angles using the Unit Circle. For this pre-calculus lesson, students identify the different angles on a unit circle using the coordinate plane and the four different quadrants as a guide. They...
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New York State Testing Program

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra review lesson, students work review problems to get ready for their exam.  There are 16 worksheets in this booklet.
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Surface Area of a Leaf (Grades 7-9)

For Students 7th - 9th
In this math and science worksheet, students read about the process of photosynthesis and plant growth. They determine how a plant's ability to create food is dependent on the surface area of its leaves using geometric calculations. They...
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Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson is...
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Tangram Puzzles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the origin of tangram. In this algebra lesson, students form different shapes and figures using tangram. They solve for the area of different shapes without using any geometric formulas, but the idea of tangram being put...
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Finding and Estimating Square Roots

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve the square root through estimation and through the calculator. They graph their solutions on a number line. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Factoring the Difference of Squares

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners factor special equations using difference of squares. They follow the formula to factor. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Graphs involving Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students graph exponential functions and analyze it for growth and decay. There are 9 problems with an answer key.
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra Ii worksheet, students use factoring to solve quadratic equations.  The three page worksheet contains a combination of thirty-one multiple choice and free response questions.  Answer key is...
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TI-89 Activities for PreCalculus and AP Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using the TI-89 calculator, young scholars explore the statistical, graphical and symbolic capabilities of the TI-89.  Students investigate topics such as solving systems of equations, finding inverse functions, summations,...
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Solving Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Learners solve literal equations.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, learners view a PowerPoint presentation about solving literal equations.  Learners have the opportunity to complete an interactive...
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Cosmic Measurements

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Students develop two units of measurement to relate to the astronomical unit and the light year. In this astronomy instructional activity, students use a Twizzler to develop a measurement unit similar to the astronomical unit. They use a...
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Multiply Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve polynomial problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students multiply polynomial equations using FOIL and quadratic formula. They complete the square and factor by grouping.