Inside Mathematics
Number Towers
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
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A Functional Housing Market
Students access the Internet to search for housing prices in Houston, Texas,(the location can be changed to accommodate any location) and compare the prices to the number of square feet found in the living area of a house.
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Rate Equation
In this rate equation worksheet, students use Euler's method to estimate the value of rate equations. They use the piecewise linear function approximation to determine the solution of an initial value problem. This two-page worksheet...
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Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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Applying Properties to Variables
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write...
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Choosing a Summer Job
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Writing a Function Rule
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the equation that correctly represents the relationship between the x and y values provided. The one page worksheet contains four multiple choice problems. Answers...
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Straight Line Motion with a Stomper
Young scholars explore average speed, and graph distances and time. In this speed and velocity lesson students complete a lab then calculate distances, acceleration and velocity and graph the data.
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Discovering The Ratio Pi And The Diameter
Students relate the ratio of Pi to the diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the relationship of the chord of the circle the the number Pi. They define ration, chord, circumference and diameter and find...
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Graphing Review
Students review the principles of graphing linear functions. They discuss plotting points on a coordinate plane, solving using a table, and then graphing. Students solve problems and determine the slope of the line, y-intercept and if...
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Slope Between Two Points
Young scholars, in groups, plot points on the coordinate plane.
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The Definition Derivative
In this derivative learning exercise, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page learning exercise contains eight...
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Differentiability and Linear Approximation
In this linear approximation instructional activity, students determine the derivative of a function and explore properties of the error when using a tangent line to approximate a function graph. This two-page instructional activity...
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Mystery Liquids: Linear Function
High schoolers determine the linear equations of the density of water and oil by collecting data on the mass of various volumes of each liquid. They construct scatter plots from the data and use these to write the linear equations for...
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Linear Inequalities - Parallelogram Problem
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...
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Velocity vs. Time
Twelfth graders read and interpret v-t graphs. After studying velocity and time, 12th graders read graphs to calculate the acceleration of a moving body and determine the distance and displacement of a body. Students explore the...
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Twenty-Eight Multiple Choice No Calculator Allowed AP Calculus BC Practice Exam
In this AP Calculus BC practice exam, students solve twenty-eight multiple choice problems without the use of a calculator. This learning exercise should be completed in fifty-five minutes.
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AP Calculus Practice Exam
In this Calculus instructional activity, students are provided with problems of a similar nature to those on their exam. Problems include limits, derivatives, and integrals. The four page instructional activity contains...
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Optimization For Breakfast
Students identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.
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Compound Inequalities and Graphing
Put geometry skills to the test! Learners solve compound inequalities and then graph the inequalities on a coordinate plane using their geometric skills. They identify the slope and y-intercept in order to graph correctly. I like this...
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AP Calculus Practice Exam: BC Version - Part A
In this calculus instructional activity, students solve 28 multiple choice problems. Students find derivatives, volumes, limits, convergent series, etc.
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Uniform Motion
Students identify when uniform motion occurs. They watch a teacher made PowerPoint explaining the concept of uniform motion and carry out an experiment to understand the concept.
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The Way to Better Grades!
Pupils collect and analyze data. In this statistics activity, learners create a scatter plot from their collected data. They use, tables and graphs to analyze the data and mae decisions.
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Logarithmic Differentiation
In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders perform logarithmic differentiation on functions for which the ordinary rules of differentiation do not apply. The one page interactive worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers are...