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Curated OER

Code Breakers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Curated OER

Go the Distance

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students work together to build lego cars. They make predictions about how fast they believe the cars will go. They record their observations and discuss their results.
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Curated OER

Wing Shapes and Areas

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to determine the weight of the aircraft that can be lifted by a pair of wings of each type. They also design a unique platform of a wing to lift a plane weighing 11500 pounds.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Creating Polygons

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students describe, make and compare polygons. In this creating polygons lesson, students identify properties of quadrilaterals and describe common features of two dimensional shapes.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve problems involving money at learning situations. They solve the problems and determine if there is a solution, one solution, or many solutions. They write problems that have more than one solution and incorporate...
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Curated OER

Triangular Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students are introduced to the problem and brainstorm ideas for approaching the problem and keeping track of what has been done. They work in pairs and share their answers, explaining their reasoning.
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Curated OER

How Many Bears in the Forest?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders model the tag and recapture of bears and use proportions to estimate the population of the bears in their forest. This is a statistical sampling method used by scientists and naturalists to determine population numbers.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 2 Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A more advanced review of Algebra II concepts allows students to test their readiness for higher level math courses. Topics range from absolute value to rational expressions.
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Graph Sketcher

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students can create graphs of functions entered as algebraic expressions similar to a graphing calculator.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 2

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The middle schoolers will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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PBS

Pbs: Graphing a System of Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Solve a number riddle by finding the point of intersection for two lines. This video focuses on finding the solution for a system of equations, they are represented as an algebraic expression and a set of linear equations that are...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Algebra Help

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
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Other

Algebra.com: Homework Solvers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers both instruction and homework help in several algebraic topics, including topics within Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Inequality Expressions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to express inequalities using various notation and by graphing.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The middle schoolers will develop an algebraic expression from geometric representations and ultimately graph quadratic equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic expressions by...
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University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Walking the Plank

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners use weight to collect data and investigate the linear relationship. This activity uses a graphing calculator.
Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 1: Radical Expressions: The Graph of a Radical Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides detailed information about the graph of a radical function through the use of examples and a brief video lesson. [2:10]
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Inequality Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write inequalities represented by a graph and graph inequalities on a number line.