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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Students explore inequalities. For this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Students learn about the Cartesian coordinate plane, understand the four quadrants of the Cartesian coordinate plane, and plot points on the plane. Students read coordinates for a point from a graph and give the ratio of rise over run...
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Guess the Age
Students describe graphically, algebraically and verbally real-world phenomena as functions; identify the independent and the dependent variable. They translate among graphic, algebraic, and verbal representations of relations and graph...
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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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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data
High schoolers investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given...
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Algebra I - Test
Students participate in a lesson that reviews the concept of linear functions in connection with preparation for an exam. The teacher reviews problems with the students for scaffolding. Students practice graphing linear functions.
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Graphing Data from the Chemistry Laboratory
Young scholars graph and analyze data using a spreadsheet.
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The Factor Connection
Pupils investigate the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs of quadratic functions. The lesson requires the TI-nspire handheld.
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Parent Functions Reference
In this functions worksheet, students explore the graphs of fifteen parent functions. This worksheet is meant as a reference for students.
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Incorporate technology in your classroom by teaching your students how to graph systems of linear inequalities as they apply to an area of land. The lesson provides an extension in which students are challenged to write a system of...
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Solving Systems using Elimination
Using elimination to find the point of intersection of two lines, students learn to solve systems of equation. They graph their solutions and use the TI to verify the solution.
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Comparing Costs
Students compare the costs of two cellular phone plans and determine the best rate. They use a table and a graph of points plotted on a Cartesian plane to display their findings. Students write an equation containing variables that could...
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Analyzing Birds and Planes
Students find a variety of topics and subjects in this lesson. In the math section of this lesson, students graph linear equations and analyze their data. They solve one and two step equations to find the variable.
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Cockroach Slope
Learners identify the slope of linear functions. For this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Lines in the Plane
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.
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Multiplying Monomials
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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2D Grpahing Functions
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders graph linear equations using a line. They find values for x and y and plot them on a coordinate plane to make a line. There are 6 questions.
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Investigating School Safety and Slope
Learners investigate the slope of various stairways through a "news report" approach and employ mathematical knowledge of applied slope to report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act. They...
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Rising Water
An engaging, and not to mention attractive, lesson plan has prealgebra and beginning algebra scholars examining linear relationships. They consider the rising water level as a swimming pool is being filled. They do so by charting and...
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Charles’ Law
Searching for a relatively interesting way to demonstrate Charles' Law? Here is a lesson in which pupils heat air inside a flask and then cool the flask to quickly cool the air. They make observations about what occurs during the...
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Exploring Function Graphs
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
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Rotational Equilibrim: A Question of Balance
Students explore the concepts of rotational equilibrium. They examine the history Alexander Calder and his mobiles. Students solve simple algebraic equations. They predict, draw conclusions, graph equations and examine the rotational...
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The Slope of a Curve
Students graph the slopes of a line using the intercepts. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of a curve slope. They find the limit and use a graping calculator to graph their lines.