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Reflections of a Linear Function
Students reflect functions about the X-axis, Y-axis, and origin. They derive equations for reflected functions using the website www.explorelearning.com.
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Cutting Cordwood
Students examine a story problem in which two men are earning money by cutting cords of wood. They use data from graphs to use on a grid. They practice writing algebraic equations as well.
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Writing Equations for Parallel Lines
Acquaint your class with the concept of parallel lines. Learners watch a PowerPoint presentation about how to write equations of parallel lines. Their understanding of linear equations and slope is taken a step further by the...
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Slope Exploration
In this slope exploration learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different problems that include graphing and investigating the slope of various equations. First, they graph each pair of points and draw a line that contains...
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Transformations and Exponential Functions
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...
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Properties of Logarithms
High schoolers explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. High schoolers use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b...
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Slope and Topographic Maps
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra lesson, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.
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Sign of the Derivative
Learn how to investigate the change in a graph by dragging the cursor to observe the change in the function. They use the TI calculator to graph their parabola.
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Approximation of Pi
Young scholars explore the concept of Pi. In this Pi instructional activity, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. Young scholars record the diameter and circumference measurements from their...
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Cookie Mapping
Learners study the components of a bedrock geology map through a hands-on activity involving a cookie and graph paper.
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Hyperbolas
Students engage in a lesson that covers the concepts related to the graphing of hyperbolas looking at topics like foci, center, vertices, and asymptotes. They find multiple different points in the coordinate plain and then plot the graph.
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Worksheet 23 - Directional Derivative
In this function worksheet, students compute the directional derivative of a function and identify the xy-coordinates of the maximum and local minimum. This two page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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2 x 2
Middle schoolers work together to grid a 2 x 2 meter unit using the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem. After creating the grid, they identify the location of artifacts and create a map of their location. They develop a graph and table...
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Worksheet 4 - Math 126: Sketching Polar Equations
In this sketching polar equations worksheet, learners solve 5 short answer and graphing problems. Students describe a curve given the equation of the curve in polar form. Learners sketch a graph of the equation.
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Transformations: Reflections
High schoolers perform transformations on their graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the pre-image and image. They find and identify congruent shapes and isometry.
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Periodic Functions
In this calculus worksheet, students identify important rules and properties of the unit circle. They differentiate between polar and complex coordinates. There are 20 questions about the unit circle.
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How Many Solutions 2
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Quad Squad
Students pretend they have visited a forest research station on an overnight field trip. They study forest fires, use compass directions, read maps, interpret imagery, and think about the impact of fire on ecosystems.
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Precalculus Exam
In this precalc lesson, students write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.
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Mathematics of Doodles
Students use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and apply it to solving real life problems.
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Anything I Can Do You Can Do Better
Young scholars complete a two-week unit involving design and construction concepts. They watch a PowerPoint presentation about geometric shapes, draw the fourteen shapes incorporated in bridge construction, and in small groups design,...
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Walking Home II
Students explore the relationship between distance and time. They analyze a situation involving distance traveled in a given period of time, represent the situation graphically and algebraically, and discuss the concept of slope as a...
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Solving Inequalities
For this inequalities worksheet, students solve and graph inequalities. They shade the answer region. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the document. Answers are at the end of the worksheet. This four-page...
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Cook Me Up Some Equations
Young scholars study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. For this math lesson, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.