Students receive a copy of a "Spaghetti Measure" task sheet along with the scoring rubric. Students preview the task and the rubric prior to starting the task. tudeThey determine the circumference of a circle of spaghetti that will...

In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary.  The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in the 12 by 12...

Students explore cultural diversity.  For this secondary mathematics lesson, students use jelly beans to explore diversity.  Students collect and analyze data into a matrix as they determine probabilities.

Students work with a partner to record observations on various materials. Working together, they calculate the mass and volume of each material and then combine them and shake them for a period of time. In their journals, they record...

For this linear algebra worksheet, students examine a matrix, determine the vectors, list the parameters, and identify the null space. Students explain the parameters in the description of the null space There are four problem solving...

Students solve problems involving exponential, logarithmic, and scientific notations. Using calculators, students explore investment problems. They use a formula and logarithms to determine the years to earn a particular income, figure...

Students investigate the current welfare system in Utah. They research and discuss the different type of programs that are offered. They conduct an analysis of the reports that are provided. The standard of living is also investigated...

Third graders explore the elements of a story using fairy tales from all over the world. They compare and contrast story elements, key ideas and concepts found in a variety of texts from around the world.

Compare protein fragments, count amino acids, and use the information to explore common ancestry. The resource mentions a student worksheet, however, a separate printable worksheet is not provided. The exercises are written into the...

In this geometry worksheet, students create words making a right angles each time. There are 50 questions to be solved with an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, learners solve for the heat index using the correct variable. There is an answer key with this worksheet.

Students select which bank would best meet their needs. In this lesson on personal banking, students write a summary stating which bank and bank accounts best suit their own needs.

Students work together to collect soil samples from different locations. In the samples, they identify the macroorganisms and classify them. They identify the conditions that affect how macroorganisms grow. They also analyze and identify...

Learners demonstrate using tools correctly in order to make concrete. For this concrete lesson plan, students brainstorm on how to use waste to make concrete and take a safety exam.

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using an algebraic equation to find the answer. There are 14 questions with an answer key.

Students relate health information text to themselves and society.  In this health information lesson, students answer questions using the 5 W's based on the health issue they are reading about.  Students discuss life...

Students use the Geometer's Sketchpad to illustrate possible answers to a parallelogram problem. As a class, they discuss the point-slope and linear equation forms. Individually, students solve their equations and check the results on...

Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...

Students examine live potted plants and create a hypothesis regarding their relationships in this upper-level introductory lesson on phylogenetic reconstruction using morphological characters. The lesson can be accomplished in...

The University of St. Andrews allows you to look through the history of matrices.

Find the determinant of a given 2x2 matrix. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given a pair of matrices, determine whether they are inverses of each other. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides resources for working with 2 x 2 matrices as transformations of the plane, and interpreting the absolute value of the determinant in terms of area.

Learners explore the Algebra II topic of matrices. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the determinant of 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.