Students analyze graphs of two equations. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems as linear equations. They graph their solution and compare and contrast the two items being represented.

Students differentiate between prime and composite numbers. In this algebra lesson, students define the terminology and investigate the contributions made by Eratosthenes and Euclid as it relates to prime numbers. Students apply the...

Students analyze race and gender in the media. For this algebra lesson, students apply their knowledge of percents and ratios to determine the representation of race and gender in the media. They discuss and graph their data.

Young scholars define interest and credit. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze the pros and cons of having credit versus debit and interest as it applies to credit and debit. Young scholars apply the ideas of...

Students relate math to the real world. In this algebra lesson, students compare plants to math and relate their artistic ability to concepts in math. They draw pictures of flowers, leaves and trees.

Students solve problems using scales and ratios. In this algebra lesson, students create drawings using scales of 1:12. They follow a key to help them draw different buildings using the right scales. They also complete word problems as a...

In this algebra worksheet, students divide complex fractions using properties of division and reciprocals. They are to get rid of all negative exponents. There are 48 problems.

Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson plan, students interrelate the concept of math into music as they fill out a chart identifying the names and symbols of music notes and their equivalent values...

Students investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Students compete against each other using different approaches to playing the...

Learners calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time. 

Students explore the coordinate plane.  In this middle school/Algebra I lesson, students use dice with numbers and signs to play a game in which they must locate points on a coordinate plane.  Students work in teams to place...

Learn how to evaluate the derivatives of polynomials.  Mathematicians find the derivative of a quadratic function and determine the value at a given value.  Students compare the slope of the secant line through two points with...

Students make their own puzzle grid that illustrates the number of sit-ups students in a gym class did in one minute, then they make a histogram for this same data. Then they title their graph and label the scales and axes and graph the...

Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders calculate the velocity, time and acceleration while analyzing real life scenarios. They solve problems related to when the...

Young scholars discuss the origin of strawberries and employees involved with picking strawberries. For this algebra lesson, students discuss how much a worker who picks strawberry makes based on their flats. They create a table with the...

Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.