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Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve logarithmic equations. They graph and plot logarithmic functions and use algebraic steps and the calculator to simplify and solve the equations.
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Eliminate What?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students are introduced to the elimination method in Algebra. As a class, they solve two linear equations with two unknowns using this new method. They discuss the positive and negative aspects of using this method to solve problems. ...
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Let's Play Ball with Families of Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore quadratic equations in this Algebra II lesson. They investigate families of quadratic functions by graphing the parent function and family members on the same graph. Additionally, they write the equation of the parabola...
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Equations and Inequalities Projects

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compose equations and inequalities whose solutions are the integers 1-31 and utilize them to number one month of a calendar. They take notes on two ways to work backwards from a solution: by using the number and by setting x...
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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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How Many Solutions to the System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. In this algebra lesson plan, 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
Learners 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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Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
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Horizontal and Vertical Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations and graph-their solutions. In this algebra lesson, students, identify the type of line using the slope of the equation. They graph and observe their lines.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders rewrite exponential numbers using scientific notation and condense the equations and expand using the standard form. There are 6 word problems applying the use of scientific notations.
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Introduction of Single and Multiple Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve linear inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite inequalities using one and two step equations. They graph their findings and identify the slope and solution of the line.
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Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Texas Instruments

The Determinant of a Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the determinant. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the determinant and use to calculate the area of a triangle. They calculate the area of a quadrilateral in a plane.
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You Sank My Battleship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply the concept of transformation to the game of battleship. In this algebra lesson plan, students relate their linear equations to how they would graph or set up their game pieces to win.
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Characteristics of Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What can an upper grader do with an exponential function? They can solve and graph it, identify its important characteristic, and differentiate graphs based on shifts in graph bases that are greater or less than one. This 45 minute...
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and...
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Slope of Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the slope of a line. They graph a linear equation given the slope and y-intercept and identify the slope and y-intercept given a linear graph. There are 15 questions.
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Leonardo of Pisa and the Golden Rectangle

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate geometry and algebra and the history behind these two interesting subjects. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the Fibonacci Sequence and relate it to solving exponential equations. There are alot of links and...
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A Wet Welcome Home

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate data collection and analysis.  In this Algebra I instructional activity, students create a scatter plot and find the equation of best fit in a simulation of a leaking water pipe.
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Sequence Investigation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate arithmetic sequences.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders create an arithmetic sequence and explore the effect of each variable in the formula of the nth term of an arithmetic sequence. ...
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Cartesian Coordinates

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate rational numbers through data analysis and statistics. In this algebra lesson, students represent, rename, compare and order rational numbers. They collect and represent data correctly on a graph.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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A Geological Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast the various types of rocks on each continent. In groups, the calculate the rock ages and types to determine if the continents, in their opinion, were joined at one time. They develop two imaginary...