Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hey, Pythagoras! Help Me Understand Your Theorem!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the Pythagorean Theorem. In this math lesson, pupils solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. They select the appropriate numbers to substitute in the formula to solve problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Remainder Theorem Using TI-Nspire CAS

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate the Remainder Theorem in this algebra lesson. Explore the relationship between the remainders of polynomial division and the function. Each of the four problems gets progressively more complicated. This might be a great...
Worksheet
Curated OER

FOIL method using the area model

For Students 9th - 11th
In this FOIL method worksheet, students multiply binomials using the FOIL method and the area model.  Students find the area of rectangles to investigate why the FOIL method works.  Worked examples are provided.
Activity
5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cruising the Internet

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the parts of an engine using a graph. For this statistics lesson, students make a graph from their collected data. They calculate the volume of a cylinder using a line of regression and a scatter plot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arithmetic Chains

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners complete a chain of numbers given the outcome. For this geometry lesson, student use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve problems. They create a formula and ways to predict numbers in the chain without starting over.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

When Am I Ever Going to Use this?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractal Fern

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the location of coordinate pairs of an image. In this geometry lesson, students perform transformation and identify the image and pre-image point of location. They apply the concept of fractals to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sectors of Pizza

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students relate properties of diameter to sections of a pizza. They calculate the measure of an arc and missing angles.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Parallelogram

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Parallelograms are pairs of triangles all the way around. Pupils measure to determine the area and perimeter of a parallelogram. They then find the area of the tirangles formed by drawing a diagonal of the parallelogram and compare their...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2004)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Show your pupils that perimeter is linear and area is quadratic in nature with a short assessment task that requests learners to connect the graph and equation to a description about perimeter or area. Scholars then provide a...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Gravity

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Weight is a function of the distance from sea level. Learners explore the many implications of this fact in an inquiry-based task. Given the function, pupils answer questions before manipulating the function to rewrite the distance...
Assessment
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California Education Partners

Animals of Rhomaar

For Students 7th Standards
Investigate the growth rates of alien animals. Pupils study fictional animals from another planet to determine how much they grow per year. The investigators plot the growth of their animals over a period of time and then compare...
Activity
5280 Math

Aquarium Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Take a look at linear functions in a new environment. A three-stage algebra project first asks learners to model the salt concentration of an aquarium using linear functions. Then, using iterations, pupils create a set of input-output...
Interactive
Curated OER

Quadratic equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems.  Answers are not...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Videobusters

For Teachers 8th - 10th
A real-world scenario, Videobusters, a video rental store has just got to get organized. In small groups, the class works on organizing and analyzing data utilizing matrices. They need to use their skills in adding, subtracting and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

New York State Testing Program Math Release questions grade 8

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra and geometry worksheet, students solve seven varying math problems.  This worksheet will help prepare students for standardized tests covering algebra and geometry.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students use special patterns and formulas to factor. They utilize algebra tiles as a hands-on method for gaining practice with trinomials.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra instructional activity, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pooling Around

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students complete a unit of lessons on computing area and volume. They play a Jeopardy game of basic area formulas, calculate surface area of shapes, develop a Powerpoint presentation, and conduct a simulation of finding the surface area...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mathematics B: High School Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve problems about numerous high school topics including trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. This worksheet contains, but is not limited to, radicals, inverse functions, transformations, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Closer I Get To You

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimating With Fire

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.