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Interest Calculation and Spreadsheets
Students, while in the computer lab working on a spreadsheet program, calculate interest and accumulated value of a savings plan. They follow specific directives on how to create their spreadsheets. At the end of the lesson they print...
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Tile Patterns that Grow
Middle schoolers explore how a pattern built with square tiles grows and describe the change from stage to stage. They predict later stages of a tile design sequence and create math equations related to the growth of tile designs.
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Intro to Polynomials
Seventh graders participate in a lesson introducing the mathematical concept of polynomials. They are asked questions and assessed according to the answers given during working in small groups.
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Fractions Continued
Students investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations...
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Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
Pupils solve equations by elimination and use the TI to graph the lines and find the point of intersection.
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Using Math Concepts to Collect and Document Specimens
Learners determine the length and width of leaf samples to the nearest millimeter and the circumference of trees. They participate in a discussion about the importance of collecting specimens carefully. They compile accurate...
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Beat the Wheel
Students recall basic multiplication facts by writing answers on a wheel form, competing against other teams to finish the wheels. They review multiplication facts on a Spinning Wheels Web Lesson.
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Are We Sure They Are Parallel?
Fourth graders explore the definition and properties of parallel lines. This high level lesson has students calculate the slope of the two parallel lines, and draw the lines on a Caretsian coordinate system.
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The Coordinate Plane
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concept of graphing using the coordinate plane. They view a PowerPoint presentation and practice solving different problems. Students discuss vocabulary words with the help of the PowerPoint.
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Worksheet 11
In this math worksheet, students define a function f(x) by the following rule: for any x ∈ R,set. They also define the domain and range for the functions.
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Linear Systems: Graphical Interpretation of Vectors
In this graphical interpretation of vectors worksheet, students execute operations of addition and multiplication by a scalar. They sketch results and determine the commutativity of vector addition. This three-page worksheet contains...
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Linear Systems: Graphical Interpretation of Vectors and Linear Systems
In this interpretation of vectors and linear systems worksheet, students describe the geometric appearance of two vectors. They add the two vectors and sketch the sum as well as the vectors to determine the commutativity of vector...
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Talk the Talk
High schoolers interactively learn multimedia terminology while using the Alice Programming. In this multimedia lesson plan students become the director of a movie or video game.
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M 2 = Math Mediator
Students are given instruction on how the class will work. For this math class lesson, students are given a breakdown of what is expected of them on a daily basis. They are given basic math problems as an introduction to the class.
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Multiplying by 3
Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.
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Finding the Measure of Segments
High schoolers observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.
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A Cylinder Workshop
Students work with given formulas to solve for specific variables. The calculation of the volume of a cylinder and the change in volume when there is a constant surface area is analyzed in this activity.
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Family Vacation
Students use math to plan a trip by houseboat down the Mississippi River. They research and obtain information on the Mississippi River and its surroundings and use multiple graphs to represent their data.
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Exponent Rules
Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the rules of exponents. They practice solving problems that use exponents in a variety of contexts. Students are shown how to use the rules in numerical sequences and after translation...
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Math 212: Vectors
For this vector worksheet, students find the coordinates of a midpoint, compute the position of vectors, and write a vector equation. This two-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Using Objects to Object to Objectification
Students use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical lesson on tolerance. In this math and tolerance lesson, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Students then...
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Mini-Metric Olympics
Eighth graders participate in the mini-metric Olympics. In this measurement lesson plan, 8th graders solve real-world problems that require them to calculate length, area, and volume in metric units.
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Scale Factor- Surface Area and Volume
Learners calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. In this geometry activity, students create different scales and calculate the volume and area for each shape. They compare and contrast between the different scales and shapes.
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Geometry: Lesson 10
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean theorem and how it is used in geometry. Measurements for different triangles is given and then students must solve problems in order to practice using the formula.