Eighth graders explore ratios and proportions and how they are used in day to day life. As an activity, they find their own heart rate and then take a survey of other heart rates in the room. After organizing the data, 8th graders use...

In this triangle worksheet, students calculate the measures of the angles or the sums of the measures of the angles in twenty-five triangle problems and hands-on activities.  The solutions are provided.

Students explore basic probability.  In this Algebra II/Geometry lesson plan, students use modeling to solve basic probability problems involving real-life applications. 

Young scholars solve problems with complex numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor complex numbers and simplify equations using DeMoivre's Theorem. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using negative roots.

Students solve problems with fractions. For this algebra lesson, students review the names of fraction and equivalent fractions. They review multiplication and how to find the inverse of a division problem.

Students relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.

Students investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra lesson, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument and plot it on a...

Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. In this math lesson, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.

Students collect data on a robot and relate the behavior to prove there is an infinite minute set of numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, students verify that there is always a number between two numbers. They analyze...

Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.

Students use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical activity on tolerance. In this math and tolerance activity, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Students then...

For this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve and graph rational equations, identifying the intercepts and asymptotes. The six page worksheet contains nine problems. Answers are not provided.

Students graph linear equations on the TI calculator. For this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations in the slope intercept form and use the calculator to graph their problem. They work together to interpret the graphs off of the TI.

Students practice the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers. They view a video clip on addition and subtraction of integers. Students observe a Web site that reviews multiplication and division of integers....

Students graph inequalities on a number line and discuss how to solve for one variable. The teacher models examples as students take notes. In groups, students participate in an activity to demonstrate inequalities on a number line. ...

Students perform order of operation using integers. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of integers as they add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They work in groups to complete a RAFT assignment.

For this algebra worksheet, students estimate the square root. They rewrite the root as an exponential function and solve. They use the correct function notation. There are 10 questions.

Eighth graders participate in two data collection activities that involve direct and inverse variation. In the pre-assessment, 8th graders categorize numerical, graphical, and verbal representations as linear or nonlinear and determine...

Eleventh graders explore the spread of a disease through a population.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders analyze graphical data representing they spread of a disease.  Students produce a graph of the virus data,...

Students solve composition of functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students find the sum, difference and product of functions. They find the inverse of a function.

Students shuffle cards identifying different patterns. For this algebra lesson, students investigate the accuracy of the card shufflers in a casino. They discuss out-shuffle, faro shuffle and magicians mixing cards to perform tricks.

Ninth graders investigate the concept of an inequality. They begin the lesson by covering relevant vocabulary. They write an inequality for each word problem given. Then they translate problems from words to algebraic inequalities.

In this algorithms activity, students are provided with links to three different algorithms used to compute the date on which Easter falls for a particular year.  One link requires the students to do the computations, while the...

Students convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra lesson, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.