Differentiate between calculus concepts. The beginning of a helpful calculus resource begins with a short review of functions and moves right into limits to define derivatives. The six-chapter resource continues with applications of...

How many points are needed to define a unique parabola? Individuals work with data to answer this question. Ultimately, they determine the quadratic model when given three points. The concept is applied to data from a dropped...

More than just data, scatter plots are full of information that can be used to answer a variety of questions. This activity uses a plot with information about bird egg sizes to answer questions about the relationship between length and...

How many cups does it take to reach the top? Learners attempt to answer this through a series of questions. They collect dimension information and apply it to creating a function. The lesson encourages various solution methods and...

The coordinate plane links key geometry and algebra concepts in this approachable but rigorous unit. The class starts by developing the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem, then moves to applications of slope. Activities...

Small groups use rubber bands to accelerate an Android device along a track of books. They collect the acceleration data and analyze it in order to determine the device's velocity. 

Students represent relationships between variables by writing, creating, and solving linear equations, and using tables and graphing.

Ninth graders investigate the slope-intercept form of a line.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders graph linear equations by using the slope and y-intercept. 

Students practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing what...

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.

High schoolers explore the concept of logarithms.  In this logarithms activity, students discuss the logarithm properties.  High schoolers use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log...

Young scholars explore the concept of systems of equations. In this system of equations lesson, students enter data into lists on their calculators about 100 meter dash times. Young scholars plot the points using a scatter plot and...

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 plan provides an extension in which students are challenged to write a...

In this parallel and perpendicular line instructional activity, students find equations of a line, then determine an equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to the original one. They graph problems and plot points. There are...

Save the time creating an assessment because these function problems should do the trick. With 10 multi-part questions, they each focus on a different topic including radical, polynomial, linear and piecewise functions. The majority of...

Full of problems with polygons, angles, lines, and triangles, your learners get a multi-page packet that provides all they need to know. It contains many of the standard problem types as well as some more challenging questions. 

Students create a table of values to help them plot. In this algebra lesson, students plot their points on a coordinate plane creating a graph. They observe and analyze linear functions.

In this review activity, learners read circle graphs and line graphs. They identify quadrants in a coordinate plane and match graphs to their appropriate linear equation. Students find the slope of a line and identify the y-intercept. ...

In this test worksheet, students interpret circle graphs, bar graphs, and line graphs. They match graphs to their appropriate linear equation. Students determine the slope of a line. There are 20 problems on this six page worksheet. ...

Learners investigate linear functions.  In this linear functions lesson, students are given a situation where two race cars start at the same point.  Learners have four graphs that they match to the race car scenario. ...

Ninth graders graph linear inequalities.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders examine the graph of a linear inequality and in a game format, test coordinates to determine the region of the graph that satisfies the inequality. 

In this linear inequalities worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various forms of linear inequalities. First, they determine the relationship of the numbers. Then, students multiply or divide to get like terms...

An activity that could function as a review or as a quiz, this worksheet prompts students to find two different linear functions that satisfy the given equation. Students sketch the graph of two linear equations. They identify the domain...

The intent of this resource is to show algebra learners that there is a proportional relationship between two lines that have an intersecting point. As the coordinate x increases by a constant, the y coordinate also increases.  It...