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A Study of a Quadratic Function
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as the collect and graph data. they identify properties of their parabola and make predictions.
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Spreadsheet Function Machine
Students create a spreadsheet to analyze functions. In this algebra lesson, students use spreadsheets to find the intersection of systems of equations. They identify the dependent and independent function as it relates to a line.
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Money and Business
Third graders use play money to complete tasks that allow them to see if the budget they came up with works. In this budget lesson plan, 3rd graders create their own budget and test it out with the play money.
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Problem Solving Using Pattern Blocks
Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.
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Facts That Add to 4
In this addition learning exercise, students write addition sentences that equal 4. Students use the 5 spaces surrounding the number four in the center of the graphic organizer and create equations with 4 as the sum.
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Facts That Add to 5
In this addition worksheet, students write addition sentences that equal 5. Students use the 5 spaces surrounding the number four in the center of the graphic organizer and create equations with 5 as the sum.
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Facts That Add to 6
In this addition worksheet, students write addition sentences that equal 6. Students use the 5 spaces surrounding the number four in the center of the graphic organizer and create equations with ;6 as the sum.
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Using Excel, the Internet, And Word To Create a Spreadsheet, Chart, And Instructions
Students improve data entry in a spreadsheet.
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Cook Me Up Some Equations
Students study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. In this math lesson, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.
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Using Missing Factors in Equations
In this math worksheet, students learn how to use a multiplication chart to help find missing factors. Students are directed to use the "chart on page 5" (not included here) to solve 45 problems.
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Geometry: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
This basic handout would be good for skills practice or a review of parallel and perpendicular lines. Review the definitions, then practice writing equations of lines that pass through a specific point and are either parallel or...
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Creating Polygons
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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Lift Equation Problem Set
Students, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it, along with FoilSim, to complete an activity to graph and interpret the lift equation.
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Four 4's
Young scholars use the numbers 24 and 44 as well as four more fours to create a series of equations. Each equation should equal a number from 1-20. They work to find an equation for each number.
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Algebra I: Scatter Plots
In this scatter plot activity, students write an equation for a line that would fit the given scatter plot. They create scatter plots from given information. This two-page activity contains eight problems.
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More preparation for the Picture Project
Students graph linear equations and make a poster. In this algebra lesson, students write the equation of a line, and identify the domain or x-value of the graph. They create picture for their project.
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Reciprocals of Quadratic Functions
Eleventh graders investigate inverse functions. In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use their prior knowledge of linear, exponential,and quadratic functions to create a graph of an equation they have never seen before.
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Algebra
Learners learn that speed is a function of time and distance, a quadratic equation can be used to figure out the path of fireworks, a photographer can use Algebra to figure out how many rolls he can afford if he needs twice as much of...
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Functions Mixed Review: Pracctice A
Ninth graders review their knowledge of functions. In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders determine if equations are linear or nonlinear, determine the slope and y-intercept of equations, and determine if a relation is a function in...
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Solving Equations as Word Problems: Practice B
Ninth graders investigate solving word problems. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the four step process for solving word problems: Step 1-make a table of values, Step 2-identify the constant, Step 3-indetify the variable,...
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Trains in Motion
Students compare two object as they find the distance between them. In this geometry lesson, students create an equation describing the distance of time as a function. They use the navigator to observe the distance.
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The Circle Graph
In this circle graph instructional activity, students complete problems involving many circle graphs including a compass rose, degrees, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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Pre-Test Unit 4: Linear Funcitons
Let your classes show you what they know! Use this pre-test to assess the current knowledge of your learners. The assessment includes all pre-algebra concepts related to functions: writing and graphing linear relationships, comparing...
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Narrow Corridor
Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).