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Interest and Credit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students 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. Students apply the ideas of interest and credit...
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Natural Inspiration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners 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.
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Building Scales and Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using scales and ratios. In this algebra lesson plan, 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...
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Complex Fractions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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.
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First Rhythmic Composition

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson, 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 in...
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Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra lesson, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Learners compete against each other using different approaches to playing the game.
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Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. In this algebra lesson, students graph the solution of inequalities on a number line. They discuss boundaries and open or closed intervals.
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How Many Solutions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson plan. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson plan, 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. 
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The Great Grid

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the coordinate plane.  In this middle school/Algebra I instructional activity, 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...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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 the...
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Data Analysis and Probability

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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...
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Multiplying Matrices for Fun and Profit

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explore matrix multiplication to generate new data. In this pre-algebra lesson, students solve problems by computing with matrices. Learners explore the concept of matrices in the real-world context of running an ice cream store.
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Rectilinear Motion

For Teachers 12th
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...
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In Strawberry Fields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the origin of strawberries and employees involved with picking strawberries. In this algebra lesson, students discuss how much a worker who picks strawberry makes based on their flats. They create a table with the...
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Solving Equations as Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.
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Writing Equations from a Story

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write an equation from a story problem. In this algebra lesson, students solve liner equations they have created from a word problem. They read the problem and identify important words as they solve the equation.
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze graphs. In this algebra lesson, students find the line of best fit, using scatter plots. They calculate the sale of popcorn as it relates to the price. They then analyze the graphs for positive, negative and no correlation.
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Medieval Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the history of money as it was back then compare to now. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the type of money used in medieval times, the value of the currency and the coins used. They make a budget using...
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Large Number Concept

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare objects to large numbers. In this algebra lesson, 8th graders compare large numbers to daily objects. Relate large numbers to the real world by discussing the Holocaust and the number of people who lost their lives.
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Graphs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners explore graphs and define the different ways they are used to display data. In this algebra lesson, students collect data and plot their data using the correct graph. They draw conclusions from their graphs based on their data.
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Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...
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Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders discuss the steps for solving linear equations and work through examples with the teacher. They work in pairs to create their own linear equation and complete...

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