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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Investing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data on investments and draw conclusions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze exponential graphs as they relate to money. They discuss the cause of an account balance being high or low.
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra activity, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the line of best fit. In this statistics activity, students collect and analyze data. They calculate the regression equations and identify the different types of correlation.
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students play a memory game as they explore reasoning. In this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Cannonball

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the speed, motion and distance of a projectile. In this geometry activity, students obtain measurements while calculating velocity. They graph their results and make predictions.
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SHHH It's a Secret

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.
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Mathematical Relationships

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing what...
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Univariate Data Analysis

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars use given data to compare baseball players. They create box and whisker plots to compare the players and determine which they feel is the best player. Students use calculators to make box and whisker plots. They write...
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Box Plots

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young statisticians are introduced to box plots and quartiles. They use an activity and discussion with supplemental exercises to help them explore how data can be graphically represented.
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Relationships Round Robin

For Teachers 7th
Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.
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House Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Make young mathematicians' dreams a reality with this fun drawing project. Given the task of designing their dream home, students create drawings and physical models that demonstrate their understanding of proportion and scale.
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Carshop!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the concept of interest. In this interest lesson plan, students shop for cars and determine the payments and interest rates for various cars. Students use various websites to research cars and interest rates for car...
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Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations.In this algebra lesson, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.
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Linear Equations and Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the amount of minutes they get charged for each month. For this algebra lesson, students relate linear equations to talking on the phone and the cost to do so. They create graph to plot the cost and usage of the...
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Who is Being Left Behind?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate scores as they relate to race. In this algebra lesson, students analyze standardized scores and how race can affect these scores. They plot their findings on a graph and draw conclusions.
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Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and intercepts.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson plan, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Young scholars use inequalities to solve and graph...
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From Playing with Electronics to Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and Analyze data. In this statistics instructional activity, students identify the line of best fit of the graph. They classify lines as having positive, negative and no correlation.
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Radical Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students transform the square root function graphically.  For this transforming the square root function graphically lesson, students use their Ti-Nspire to change the a, b, and c values of th square root graph.  Students...
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve and graph linear equations. They differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 35 questions about graphing.
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Function Investigation

For Students 11th
In this functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs provided, making a rough sketch on a coordinate plane. Then, students predict what each graph will look...
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Equations and Systems of Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice using algebra to be applied to real world situational problems. The key concepts of translation of language to algebraic expressions is covered. They also look in depth at relationships between different quantities.