University of California
Student Workbook: Algebra and Functions
A smorgasbord of functions, this packet has the basics required for your learners to be successful in the land of early algebra. The packet includes solving equations, graphing, evaluating, simplifying and basically everything else...
Curated OER
Math Terms- Congruent, Integer, Extrapolation, Exponent
In this math terms worksheet, students answer 4 multiple choice questions about the meaning of congruent, extrapolation, exponents, and integers.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Test Book 1
In this mathematics test bookelt, students solve problems studied during the year. They solve problems covering topics such as probability, angle intersection, commission, percent, exponents, similar figures, and reading and...
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Comparing Exponential and Power Functions
Students compare and contrast exponential and power functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the value of x, using the graph as a visual. They compare functions with base of greater than one, to base of less than one.
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Fractals Teachers' Notes
When you see a flower or a tree in nature do you see the math? This web resource contains many ideas for using fractals in a math class including Sierpinski’s triangle, Koch's Snowflake, and the Jurassic Park Fractal. Additionally, it...
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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Define, simplify, add, and subtract polynomials. Identify the degrees of a polynomial. Determine if a polynomial is a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial. Then look at simplifying a polynomial by combining the coefficient values of like...
Curated OER
Practice Exit Exam - Mat 0024
In this practice exit exam, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems on an Algebra I skill level. They simplify expressions containing variables, factor quadratic equations, find the slope of a line, identify the...
EngageNY
Bacteria and Exponential Growth
It's scary how fast bacteria can grow — exponentially. Class members solve exponential equations, including those modeling bacteria and population growth. Lesson emphasizes numerical approaches rather than graphical or algebraic.
Curated OER
Real Number System
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Credit Cards and Compound Interests-Exponential Growth
Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. For this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...
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Algebra Pinball
Students explore a website to practice math skills. In this algebra lesson, student go to Carol Fisher's web-page where there are explanations and games to follow along with an entire year of algebra.
Curated OER
TE Activity: The Boxes Go Mobile
Middle schoolers create a mobile of boxes and cubes that they made in a previous lesson that can be accessed from this page. They design the mobile using method that an engineer would use to balance the items based on surface areas and...
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using specific steps. For this algebra lesson, students factor polynomials following the steps on a smart lesson. They review important vocabulary to help with solving the problems.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Simplifying Expressions With Integral Exponents
The laws of exponents are presented using expressions containing both positive and negative exponents. Several examples and exercises are given to help practice the concept.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.2: Kepler's Third Law of Motion
The purpose of this task is to solve some expressions requiring fractional exponents in the modeling context of planetary motion. Aligns with N-RN.A.2.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Powers
The laws of exponents are presented in a simple chart along with an example of how to determine like terms.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Exponents and Radicals
This 2-part tutorial investigates exponents and radicals. Students learn about the concepts through class notes and practice problems. Topics include types of exponents, rational form, and exponential form. Radicals are discussed in Part...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Fractional Exponents
The laws of exponents are applied to expressions containing fractional exponents. Several examples are provided to practice the concept.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.2: Checking a Calculation of a Decimal Exponent
The purpose of the task is to connect properties of fractional exponents with ordering of real numbers. Aligns with N-RN.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Seven to the What?!?
At first glance, this might seem like an impossible problem because the number $7^{2011}$ is much too large to evaluate even with a calculator. It requires a starting point, and, to many, such a starting point might not be obvious....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Powers and Their Properties
The learning resource investigates the laws of exponents. Students learn how to apply the power of a power, product of a power, and power of a product rules.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Basic Algebra
Interactive lessons are provided for many topics in algebra, including: laws of algebra, powers, roots and radicals, algebraic expressions, equations, and more. Use the links to navigate the tutorial and learn more focused concepts. The...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Operations: Powers
The mathematics resource explores laws of powers. Students examine the topic through class notes and examples. Practice problems with solutions are available to check for comprehension of the concept.
Other
Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.