High schoolers investigate linear equations as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to explore the equations of lines in slope-intercept form. The technology allows learners to manipulate the line and observe the changes in the parameters of...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve radical equations.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of thirteen multiple choice and free response questions.  The answers are included. 

In this surface area and volume instructional activity, students solve 4 short answer and multiple choice problems.  Students find the volume and surface area of cylinders and prisms.

Students explore the concept of systems of equations. In this system of equations lesson, students enter data into lists on their calculators about 100 meter dash times. Students plot the points using a scatter plot and perform a linear...

In this area investigation worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 6 different problems that include complete a chart with given data and a graph. First, they construct as many different rectangles as possible using toothpicks. Then...

Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.

In this linear equations worksheet, students study and analyze how to solve simple equations online. Students solve forty-four simple equations and check their answers on line as they go.

Students play Chembalancer game and balance equations using the trial and error method.

In this simple equations worksheet, students examine diagrams and write equations to support the information in the diagram. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed...

In this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.

Students explore the volume and surface area of three dimensional figures. Through the use of video, students discover three dimensional shapes, their uses in real-life applications, and methods used to calculate their volume and surface...

High schoolers explore the concept of area.  In this area worksheet, students find the area of trapezoids given a drawing and given equations of lines.  High schoolers answer 9 multiple choice problems.

For this areas of triangles instructional activity, learners observe given polygons. They determine the area of triangles, rectangles and compound figures. This one-page instructional activity contains 5 multi-step problems. This...

In this area and perimeter worksheet, students are given the equations to find the perimeter and area of objects. They practice finding the perimeter by measuring the sides of given objects and adding them together. They find the area of...

Show high schoolers there is more to quadratic functions than just formulas and parabolas. Connect the math to realistic application problems with a resource that has learners consider such situations as a ball hit in the air, the...

What is the area? Because there is only one problem here (and it is followed by a detailed explanation) use this as an all-class warm up. Cover up the bottom half until scholars have shared their own answers. They examine a rectangle...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic functions through factoring and graphing. They solve for the area of a rectangular area. There are 20 questions.

Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this lesson.

Let's get the equation set. Pupils see the importance of setting up an one-variable equation in the first of two lessons on optimization problems. The presenter works four different types of problems before individuals use the included...

A deceptively simple question setup leads to a number of attack methods and a surprisingly sophisticated solution set in this open-ended problem. Young geometers of different strengths can go about defining the solutions graphically,...

Find the best way to maximize the profit. Pupils graph four constraints of a pet-sitting company, using a revenue equation to find a maximum amount the sitters can earn. By using the equation, scholars determine the number of cats and...

Through exploration of linear programming through graphs and equations of inequalities, students relate linear programming to real life scenarios, such as business. Graphing and shading is also part of this exercise.

Examine parts of an expression in this algebra lesson. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.

Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a...