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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Learners solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Estimating With Fire
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson plan, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Who Does the Lottery Benefit?
Students investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument...
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Where am I Located
Learners calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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The Closer I Get To You
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.
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Triangle in the Matrix
Young mathematicians represent a triangle with a matrix and use the determinant to find the area of three given triangles. Learners also verify the formula for area of a triangle.
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An Introduction to Measuring Theory
Students investigate one, two and three dimensional objects. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between different shapes of objects and write equations to represent each. They start with what they already know and prove...
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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.
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Circles
Fifth graders investigate the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. They demonstrate why the formula works with a hands on experiment. There is detailed instructions for carrying out the technical portions of the experiment.
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Fertilizers, Pesticides and Health
Students apply real data to create and calculate algebraic equations. Students create a visual to represent the concentration for one part per million and apply unit analysis to verify measurement computations. Students define the use...
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Permutations and Combinations I
In this permutations and combinations worksheet, students read story problems and identify them as a permutation or combination. They select the correct formula and compute the answer to the problem. This one-page worksheet contains...
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Quadratic and Linear Functions
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders review and apply the basic concepts for solving linear and quadratic equation. The one page activity contains twelve problems. Solutions are not provided.
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Maximum and Minimum Values
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders complete the square to write a quadratic equation in Standard form. Students identify the vertex, sketch the graph and state the maximum or minimum value of the functions. The one...
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Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve logarithmic and exponential equations in problem solving situations. The three page worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers are not provided.
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Function Tables
Students identify function using tables of data. In this algebra lesson, students create a tale of point and plot on a coordinate plane. They analyze the graph as being a function or not.
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Graphing Parabolas and Circles
Pupils graph parabolas and circles. In this algebra lesson plan, students create a table of values and graph the coordinate pairs to create a graph. They graph a circle using the radius and center.
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Friction This
Students investigate road surface and calculate speed. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the roughness of a road and calculate distance and speed based on friction. They relate friction and energy to speed.
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Solar Speed
Students perform unit conversion. In this algebra lesson plan, students calculate the distance and speed of a solar car. They graph their result as speed versus distance and analyze it.
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Inverse Variation
In this algebra worksheet, students find the inverse of an equations. They graph their solutions and analyze it. There are 8 questions.
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Properties of Logarithms
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders apply the 3 properties of logarithms to solve equations by expanding or condensing them. There are 4 problems to solve.
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Practice Chapter Test
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the property being used in each problem. They plot numbers on a number line. There are 30 questions.
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What are the Odds
Learners predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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FOIL method using the area model
For 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.
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Who Is Faster?
Am I going to catch it? Individuals time how long it takes them to walk, jog, and run a given distance and calculate their speed. They then research two animals and find their speeds. Using a chart, pupils compare the speeds of the...