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Solving Multi-Step Equations (Ch. 2.3)
Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...
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2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns
Students recognize patterns in a numerical sequence, create new patterns and predict outcomes to established sequences.
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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
Students 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 plan 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
Students 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
High schoolers 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...
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M 2 = Math Mediator
Students are given instruction on how the class will work. In 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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Linear Systems: Graphical Interpretation of Vectors
In this graphical interpretation of vectors activity, students execute operations of addition and multiplication by a scalar. They sketch results and determine the commutativity of vector addition. This three-page activity 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
Students interactively learn multimedia terminology while using the Alice Programming. In this multimedia instructional activity students become the director of a movie or video game.
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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 lesson.
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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 lesson 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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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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Scale Factor- Surface Area and Volume
Young scholars calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. For this geometry lesson, 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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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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Mini-Metric Olympics
Eighth graders participate in the mini-metric Olympics. In this measurement instructional activity, 8th graders solve real-world problems that require them to calculate length, area, and volume in metric units.
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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
Students 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.