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Applications and Writing Functions
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students use polynomial and rational functions to solve application word problems. The three page worksheet contains forty-four problems. Answers are not included.
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Solving a System of Equations
In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation. The two page instructional activity contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response...
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Automobile-Accident Reconstruction
Young scholars investigate an accident and relate it to math. In this trigonometry lesson, students measure the accident scene, the friction produced, and the speed from the skid marks. They create a poster of their findings.
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Coordinating Coordinates
Third graders explore coordinate pairs and coordinate grids. They use a grid on which each letter of the alphabet is assigned a coordinate pair, 3rd graders decipher a coded message. Pupils compare coordinate pairs on a coordinate grid...
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What's That Tree?
Fifth graders identify trees along a nature trail. Using a dichotomous key, 5th graders answer questions to aid in their identification of trees along a specified nature trail. Observations are recorded in their science journals. Sample...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Regular Ploygon Centroids
Students investigate geo-profiling. In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students use geo-profiling to determine the most probable location of a criminal. Students find the centroid of a polygon where the vertices...
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Geometry Concepts and Applications
In this concepts and applications review instructional activity, 10th graders solve and complete 40 various types of multiple choice problems. First, they write the equation of a vertical line passing through a point. Then, students find...
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Buying Your First New Car!
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson plan. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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The Southern Ocean
It this reading for comprehension learning exercise, students read an informational article about the Southern Ocean and answer questions about it. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Indirect Measurement with Similar Triangles
Students use similar triangles to find missing heights. In this using similar triangles to find missing heights lesson, students use proportions to find the heights of missing side lengths. Students find the height of trees and...
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The Greeley, Colorado Problem
In this Greeley, Colorado problem, students read a word problem. They use given directions and a coordinate plane to determine the number of ways to satisfy given travel conditions. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step...
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Quilt Squared
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Special Triangles and Circles
Young scholars investigate special triangles and circles. In this geometry lesson, students construct a perpendicular bisector and discuss angles of a triangle. They find the angle bisectors, vetex and the types of circle constructed.
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Altitudes and Orthocenters: Making Connections to the Nine-Point Circle
Students practice various equations for constructing nine-point circles for triangles.
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Dangerous Roads in Your Community
Students interview police and city officials, find out what makes these places dangerous. Students develop a plan to get the city or county or state +++ whichever is in charge of these spots to make changes that would make them safer for...
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Classifying Quadrilaterals
Fourth and fifth graders learn to classify quadrilaterals and use more than one name for each. They follow the directions and classify three quadrilaterals. There are also activities which can be done with a partner.
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Feeding the Birds
Students build bird feeders. In this aviary lesson, students build different types of bird feeders. This web page includes information on which type of feeder attracts which birds and what food to use with the certain feeder type.
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Graphing Systems of Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use graphing to determine the solution to a system of linear equations. The two page worksheet contains explanation and three guided problems. Answers are not included.
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Teen Pregnancy: Investigating Cubic Functions
In this teen pregnancy worksheet, students use a scatter plot and cubic functions to solve word problems about teen pregnancy. Students complete 7 problems.
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Drawing a Perspective Floor
Tenth graders investigate the three D world of building. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate math as it relates to the real world, increasing their perspective on mathematical concepts. They realize there is more to math...
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Exploring Angle Pair Relationships
Students investigate the relationship between angles of triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify properties of right and non-right triangles. They differentiate between vertical and supplementary angles.
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Geometry
In this line and angles worksheet, students explore basic geometry vocabulary. They classify polygons. Students determine the area and perimeter of given shapes. They examine the parts of a circle, find volume and surface area of...
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Orthocenter Of a Triangle
Students find the orthocenter of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify where the altitudes meet in a triangle. They use Cabri software to explore acute, obtuse and right triangles.
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Scooter Drivers Test
Students increase muscular strength and endurance and are introduced to basic traffic safety rules.