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Challenge: Graphing Functions
Here is a functions learning exercise in which learners solve functions containing variables, graph the coordinates, and answer two questions about it. They complete 14 functions.
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Spring Fling Carnival
Think critically — and linearly by applying linear equations to solve real-world problems. Young mathematicians write equations to model the profit on popcorn and cotton candy at a carnival and solve problems using these equations.
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Where is ? ? ? ?
Students explain and explain the concept of a grid system. They define absolute and relative location and develop an imaginary city on graph paper using a grid system.
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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Use this worksheet as a warm up, a refresher exercise, or a practice after a more detailed lesson on graphing linear inequalities in two variables. Start with boundaries that are horizontal or vertical, then move into graphs with...
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Toothpick Tops
Pupils assembly tops and name them 1 - 12 so that they can compare their results. They guess which top they think will spin the best and then record data on "Toothpick Top" table. Using a stopwatch or clock to measure and record the spin...
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Properties and Attributes of Polygons
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine if a polygon is convex or concave and apply the polygon Angle sum theorem and the polygon exterior angle sum theorem to determine the measures of interior and exterior angles of a...
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What's your favorite pi?
Sixth graders toss popcorn kernels at a 12? circle inscribed in a 12? square. By counting the number of popcorn kernels that land inside the circle and inside the square the students calculate estimates for the value of pi.
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Math 53 – Practice Midterm #1
In this math worksheet, students find the length of the curve given in the polar coordinates. They also evaluate the functions and simplify them.
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Worksheet 14
In this math worksheet, students analyze a path around a circle. The interval is defined. Students sketch a graph of a given parametric curve. Five application problems give students practice using these concepts in real life situations.
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Worksheet 1 - Equation of a Line
In this equation of a line worksheet, students determine the equation of a line, use the distance formula to identify the relationship between two moving objects, and solve inequalities algebraically. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Worksheet 25
In this math worksheet, students draw a graph of functions on a polar graphing system. They graph two functions by first plotting them on the vertical axis as a function of a given angle, then by plotting them at a radial distance from...
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Solving Equations
In this solving equations activity, 9th graders solve 24 different problems. First, they find the zeros of each function. Then, students solve each equation by factoring. They also solve each equation by completing the square and...
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Solving Systems of Equations
Learners explore the concept of solving systems of equations with two equations and two unknowns. In this solving systems of equations instructional activity, they work through problems of solving systems by substitution, elimination,...
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Study in Line Direction
Students study line direction in art. In this art activity on lines, students look at art that portrays lines being used in different ways. They will use what they have learned about lines to create a final composition depicting either...
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The Exercise Fields
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
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Pirate Map
Students write directions explaining how to get from one location to another by using a map of their town and use simple maps to identify and locate places.
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Mapping a Site Using a Coordinate Plane
Learners map their playground as if it were an archeological site. They locate objects on the playground and determine their location using coordinate points. A related lesson is Coordinate Grid: Mapping an Archeological Site.
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Shapes from Shapes
Geometric shapes are really cool. Examine triangles, quadrilaterals, trapezoids, rhombuses, parallelograms, pentagons, and hexagons with your class. They draw large shapes and small shapes then compare them to understand their shapely...
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra instructional activity uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page instructional activity contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not...
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5 Vector Geometry
Students imagine the way lines look. In this vector lesson, students recognize how to find a vector equation, Cartesian equation or perpendicular distance. Students find angles between planes. Students complete an activity with...
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Tangents, Secants, and Chords
In this tangents, secants and chords learning exercise, 10th graders identify and solve 48 different problems that include using 3 different theorems for defining circles. First, they determine the area of each circle with C as the...
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Geometric Probability
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the probability of an event occurring based on the geometric sketch. The one page worksheet contains fourteen problems. Answers are included.
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Exponential Functions
In this algebra worksheet, learners evaluate exponential functions using tables and graphs. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving
Fifth graders practice solving problems. In this fraction and decimal lesson plan, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals. Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for...