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Curated OER

Transformations and Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 11th
There are four activities in this extensive lesson covering the identity matrix and scaling, the linear representation of translations, the linear representation of rotations, and reflections. In small groups, they use the Cabri II...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

What Is a Trigonometric Identity?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Protect yourself from identity theft! Establishing a strong understanding of the Pythagorean identity allows learners to prove that sine^2x + cos^2x = 1. They then use the identity to find sine or cosine ratios given the other.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Trigonometric Identity Proofs

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Proving a trig identity might just be easier than proving your own identity at the airport. Learners first investigate a table of values to determine and prove the addition formulas for sine and cosine. They then use this result to...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Fundamental Trigonometric Identities: Tangent Identity

For Students 10th - 12th
An identity that thieves can't steal  the tangent identity. Scholars manipulate ratios to investigate the tangent ratio and connect it to the sine and cosine ratios. An interactive that uses color coding helps with this task.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Matrix Notation Encompasses New Transformations!

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Class members make a real connection to matrices in the 25th part of a series of 32 by looking at the identity matrix and making the connection to the multiplicative identity in the real numbers. Pupils explore different matrices and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Power of Algebra—Finding Pythagorean Triples

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The Pythagorean Theorem makes an appearance yet again in this lesson on polynomial identities. Learners prove a method for finding Pythagorean triples by applying the difference of squares identity. 
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Assessment
Concord Consortium

Not So Identities

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Don't compromise the identity. Given pairs of equations, scholars determine whether the equations are true for the same set of values. They explain their reasoning, considering whether it's possible to combine the equations into an...
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Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Sorting Equations and Identities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Identify the identity. Learners first solve equations to find the number of solutions. Scholars then determine if given equations are always, sometimes, or never true, leading to the concept of identities.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Constant, Identity, and Power Rules: Power Rule

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Learn to gain power in finding derivatives. The resource introduces the power rule. Using the sliders in the interactive, pupils create polynomial functions and find their derivatives. Given the derivative of a polynomial, learners...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proof of Identity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore trigonometric identities.   In this Algebra II lesson, students use graphing to verify the reciprocal identities.  Using Cabri Jr, students investigate the Pythagorean trigonometric identities and the geometric c proofs...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

6.5 Skill Builder: Trigonometric Identities

For Students 9th - 12th
In this trigonometric identities worksheet, students solve 16 multi-part short answer problems. Students use the quotient identity and Pythagorean identity to simplify trigonometric expressions. Students factor trigonometric expressions.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Ancient Egyptians sure knew their trigonometry! Pupils learn how the pyramid architects applied right triangle trigonometry. When comparing the Pythagorean theorem to the trigonometric ratios, they learn an important connection that...
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EngageNY

Using Matrix Operations for Encryption

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Data encryption is an important security measure for sensitive data stored on computers. Pupils learn how to utilize matrices for creating code. They also get a great review of matrix multiplication, inverse matrices, and the identity...
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Assessment
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Illustrative Mathematics

Calculations with Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Practice makes perfect and perfecting those trigonometric functions are vital in trigonometry. The task requires evaluating cosine and sine values at common degree measures before looking at the results. Is there a pattern when the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Practice Worksheet

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Precalculus worksheet, students apply an elementary knowledge of calculus to apply the identity to four different problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Evaluate Integrals

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this evaluating integrals instructional activity, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they use the trigonometric identity to rewrite the integrals. Then, students substitute and use integral formulas for...
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Trigonometric Ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take an alternative route with trigonometry and let learners connect a tweaked version of the pythagorean theorem to the original in terms of triangle sides. The assignment leads participants towards deriving the Pythagorean identity...
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EngageNY

Radicals and Conjugates

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Make the irrational rational again! Continuing the theme from previous lessons in the series, the lesson plan relates the polynomial identity difference of squares to conjugates. Learners develop the idea of a conjugate through analysis...
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Assessment
EngageNY

Algebra II Module 2: End-of-Module Assessment

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Will this be on the test? Learners demonstrate their understanding of trigonometric functions with an end-of-module assessment. They investigate two different real-world situations, one function in pure mathematics, and one potential...
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Curated OER

Using Technology to Represent Mathematical Identities

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of trig identities. In this trig identity lesson, students use Mathematica to graph trig identities. Students see the trig identities graphically and enforce the notion that two trig functions can be equivalent.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Topic 4.5 - Identity and Inverse Matrices

For Students 7th - 9th
In this inverse matrix worksheet, students find the inverse of 9 matrices. If the inverse does not exist, they explain why. Students then determine whether each of 4 inverse statements is true or false.
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Worksheet
Easy Work Sheet

Easy Worksheet: Properties

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
In this properties worksheet, 10 short answer problems are solved. Learners name the property illustrated such as the inverse property or associative property of multiplication.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
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Curated OER

Matrix Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve problems with matrices. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse of a matrix. They calculate the determinant and solve for the identity.

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