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Let's Go Slopey
Students create a table of values to graph a line. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope and intercept of a linear equation. They use a Ticalculator to graph their function.
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VARIABLES AND PATTERNS, USE AFTER INVESTIGATION THREE. DISCRETE OR CONTINUOUS LINEAR RELATIONS.
Pupils discover for which kind of linear function is appropriate to use the "scatter" or the "connected" term. In this lesson plan, students investigate functions using variables, patterns book, graph paper, rulers and the graphit program.
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Parabolas
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios. In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios instructional activity, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks. Students put a...
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Math 53 - Review for Midterm 1
In this review for midterm, students use parametric equations to find points on a curve, explore conic sections, write vector functions, and sketch cylindrical coordinates. This two-page review contains 10 multi-step problems.
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Graphing With RXTE
Students use data from the Rossi X-ray Tiiming Explorer (RXTE) satellite to analyze and graph.
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Equations of Conics
Learners investigate the graphs of conics. In this Algebra II lesson plan, students solve equations of conics while playing the game of Tracker. In Tracker the graphs are hidden on a coordinate plane and learners use probe...
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Plotting Coordinates #2
In this plotting coordinates worksheet, students plot sets of coordinates on graphs, then name the shape the plots formed. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Plot the Coordinates
In this plotting coordinates instructional activity, students plots sets of coordinates on graphs, then identify the shape the connected points have created. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Algebra: Reaching New Heights
Students work in pairs to measure their arm span and height and record them on a class chart. The class works together to create a scattergram to display the data. Class discussion focuses on interpreting the scattergram.
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Students Analyze Data With Scatter Plots
Scatter plot lessons can help students create different types of graphs by hand or with the aid of technology.
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How Many Solutions to the System?
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Mean Value Theorem
Students calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus lesson plan, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.
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Woody Sine
Learners explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson plan, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Learners create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle and put...
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Reflection
In this math worksheet, students practice their skills in constructing reflections of shapes that are on a grid. This worksheet has 13 problems for the students to solve, and includes an answer sheet.
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Scaling Down the Solar System
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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Frequency Tables and Stem-and-Leaf Plots
Students are introduced to the function of frequency tables and stem and leaf plots. In groups, they determine the frequency of their teacher coughing, ringing a bell or raising their hand. To end the lesson, they determine frequency...
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3D Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
How many right triangles can you find in a prism, cone, or pyramid? Using right triangles to find lengths in three-dimensional figures is the focus of the lesson. After working with the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side...
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The World of Integers
Review operations related to rational numbers and integers using the include PowerPoint presentation, "Interesting Integers." Young mathematicians classify rational numbers as being natural, whole, or integers and read an article about...
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Separate Vacations
Students plot the migration paths of birds using latitude and longitude data from a table.
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Art Class, Variation 1
Student statisticians calculate ratios to determine how many shades of green were mixed by Ms. Baca's art class. They graph the number of blue parts against the number of yellow parts for each combination and discover that some produce...
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Graphs And Ellipses
Students become acquainted with linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola. Also prepare tables of paired values as preparation for plotting a line. They study the cartesian equation of an ellipse, with a worked example.
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The Tale of Scale
Eighth graders, using a range of data, produce three bar graphs for various scales along the y-axis.
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Plotting with Pennies
Fifth graders use pennies to gather data, organize and order data, graph the data on a stem-and-leaf plot, and evaluate the range, median, and mode of the data.
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Graphing System of Equations
Students solve system of equation. For this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.