Illustrative Mathematics
Slopes and Circles
An upper-level treatment of what is often presented as a basic concept (the right angle of an inscribed circle on the diameter), this activity really elevates the mathematical thought of the learner! Expected to develop formulas...
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What's Its Slope
Learners identify the slope of a lines.For this algebra lesson, students define the meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation of a line that has a given slope and contains a point. Then, students determine the...
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Using Data Analysis to Review Linear Functions
Using either data provided or data that has been collected, young mathematicians graph linear functions to best fit their scatterplot. They also analyze their data and make predicitons based on the data. This lesson is intended as a...
Cornell University
Constructing and Visualizing Topographic Profiles
Militaries throughout history have used topography information to plan strategies, yet many pupils today don't understand it. Scholars use Legos and a contour gauge to understand how to construct and visualize topographic profiles. This...
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What Do Maps Show?: Lesson 4 How to Read a Topographic Map
Students examine the use of topographic maps as two dimensional representations that show elevations and slopes with contour lines. They read maps of the Salt Lake City, Utah area and complete the associated worksheets that show map...
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Do These Systems Meet Your Expectations
This lesson is all about systems of equations and their graphs. Algebra learners create and solve systems of equation using tables and graphing. They identify the point of intersection of a system of equation, and discover what the...
US Department of Commerce
Educational Attainment and Marriage Age - Testing a Correlation Coefficient's Significance
Do women with college degrees get married later? Using a provided scatter plot of the percentage of women who earn bachelor's degrees and the median age at which women first get married over time, pupils conduct a linear regression...
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Contour Map Worksheet #2
Following a contour map of a hill, a stream, and the ocean, are five multiple choice questions. Earth science enthusiasts determine elevation, direction of water flow, distance, and steepness. They also match the map to a selection of...
Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2007)
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
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Am I Straight
Identify the slope of a linear equation in this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. They identify the slope as being positive, negative, no slope, or undefined.
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Lines of Best Fit
Students explore the concept of line of best fit. For this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Students find two data points and find the line of...
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Functions Mixed Review: Pracctice A
Ninth graders review their knowledge of functions. In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders determine if equations are linear or nonlinear, determine the slope and y-intercept of equations, and determine if a relation...
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Functions and Relations
For this functions and relations worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 15 various types of problems. First, they find the slope and y-intercept for each function given. Then, students find the slope of the line passing through the...
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Analytic Geometry
In this analytic geometry activity, 9th graders graph and solve 13 different types of problems that include determining whether equations are linear to matching given equations to their corresponding equation in the second column....
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Graphing Speed
In this graphing worksheet, students read about independent and dependant variables and learn how to determine speed from the slope of a position vs. time graph. This worksheet has 4 matching, 17 fill in the blank, and 2 problems to solve.
Inside Mathematics
Squares and Circles
It's all about lines when going around. Pupils graph the relationship between the length of a side of a square and its perimeter. Class members explain the origin in context of the side length and perimeter. They compare the graph to the...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Unit 7 Review: Differential Equations
Differentiate everyone's knowledge. Pupils work through nine review questions to highlight key concepts from Unit 7. Items range from finding slope fields and reasoning with them to finding general and particular solutions of...
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Analyzing a Graph
Collaborative groups utilize their knowledge of parent functions and transformations to determine the equations associated with graphs. The graph is then related to the scenario it represents.
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Plugging Into The Best Price
Examine data and graph solutions on a coordinate plane with this algebra instructional activity. Young problem-solvers identify the effect of the slope on the steepness of the line. They use the TI to graph and analyze linear equations.
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Algebra I - Worksheet G12: Graphing Lines
In this graphing lines learning exercise, students graph 28 lines given various data. Students graph lines given two points, a point and slope, and a line perpendicular or parallel to a point.
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Graphing Linear Functions
In this linear functions learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 30 different multiple choice problems that include graphing. First, they determine the expression that is equivalent to the given expression. Then, students...
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Linear Functions
In this linear function worksheet, students examine graphs and determine the slope, the y-intercept and the equation of a line. They identify parallel and perpendicular lines. This two-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems.
Mathalicious
Domino Effect
Carryout the lesson to determine the cost of pizza toppings from a Domino's Pizza® website while creating a linear model. Learners look through real data—and even create their own pizza—to determine the cost of each topping. They...