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Particle Motion
Derivatives are useful for many things — they can even keep track of particle motion. An informative lesson plan provides an introduction to the idea of the second derivative in particle motion. Class members determine the velocity...
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Investigating Newton's Second Law Of Motion
Students participate in a lesson that investigates Newton's Second Law of Motion. They conduct an experiment of observing balls that are rolled down a ramp. The lesson includes background information for the teacher for preparation and...
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Point-Slope Application Problems
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
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Using Factoring to Solve Equations
Eleventh graders use factoring to solve 44 different problems involving area, intercepts, quadratic equations, and functions.
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Unit 3, Worksheet 1, Exponents and Algebraic Expressions
Need exponentt practice? Then this exponent worksheet will be helpful to have learners evaluate exponent expressions and algebraic expressions. They use the distributive property to solve equations. This three-page worksheet contains...
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Introduction to Conic Sections
Learners slice cones and identify the different conics formed. They then derive the formula to solve problems involving cones. Pull out the TI calculators to visualize the slicing and the different parts and properties created.
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How Has Math Evolved?
Eighth graders pick a topic or person to research related to the history of mathematics. They brainstorm and create a concept map, using the multimedia software inspiration, about what they are researching and want to examine. They then...
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Solving a System of Equations
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation. The two page activity contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are...
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Precalculus, Droodle Review Sheet
In this pre-calculus worksheet, students solve 20 problems in order to determine the "Droodle." Each correct answer the students achieve will be associated with a letter, that letter will be used to uncover the identity of a strange...
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Applications of Quadratic Functions
In this math activity, learners investigate the quadratic functions. They solve the word problems while writing the new algebra expressions.
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Chronic Conics
Fourth graders use two activities to draw four different conic sections. One activity is of a physical nature and one is traditional paper and pencil.
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Quadratic Equations and Binomial Square Theorem
Students factor quadratic equations. In this algebra activity, students apply the binomial square theorem to solve quadratics. They complete the square and use the complex number system to solve for the roots.
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Don't Fence Me In: Prisms
In this prism worksheet students explore the best way to divide a rectangular region into four areas using parallel lines. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Loyalists
High schoolers explain why some colonists remained loyal to England during the American revolution. In this social studies lesson, students write a letter to an editor about their reasons for remaining loyal to England.
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Introduction to Slope Fields
Students plot slope fields. In this introduction to slope fields lesson plan, students plot 12 slope fields for given differential equations.
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Technology - Chaos Theory Lab
Ninth graders gain an understanding of Chaos Theory that exists in one's everyday environment.
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Quadratic Formula
Students explore the use of the quadratic formula. After solving problems using factoring and completing the square, students then use the quadratic formula. They evaluate the discriminate, determine the nature of the roots and...
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Ellipse
Students explore the concept of ellipses. In this ellipses lesson, they construct ellipses on their paper and follow directions on a worksheet that allow them to investigate an ellipse in more depth by looking at the major axis, foci, etc.
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Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students answer 15 questions about quadratic equations. Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Epidemic or False Alert?
In this rate worksheet, students use the SIR model to determine if a disease is spreading at an epidemic rate. They find the slope of a curve and the slope of a line that goes through a given point. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Maximum and Minimum Points
In this maximum and minimum points activity, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a box that has...
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Modeling With Quadratics
Students investigate quadratics through word problems. In this algebra lesson, students models the number of registered males in apprenticeship programs. They investigate the transformation of quadratic function on a coordinate plane.
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Math 155 Worksheet 6
In this college level calculus learning exercise, students determine the derivatives of the indicated functions and solve application problems. The two page learning exercise contains seven problems. Answers are not included.