Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Downhill

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A car traveling down a steep hill is the model for this resource. The confusion comes when the elevation, E, is given in terms of distance, d. The distance, d, is the horizontal distance from E. Therefore, the equation, E = 7500 – 250d,...
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Curated OER

Urban Ecosystems 4: Metabolism of Urban Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Cities are compared to living, breathing, metabolizing organisms. Fourth in a five-part series of lessons, this one focuses on the flow of materials through a city. Links to interesting websites and images make your delivery of...
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Curated OER

The King's Chessboard

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Middle schoolers speculate on the better rate of pay: a dollar a day for 10 days, or a penny the first day, two pennies the second, doubling each day for 10 days. Start by listening to the story The King's Chessboard, by David Birch....
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Curated OER

Quadratic-Linear Systems 2: Solve Systems of Equations Involving One Linear Equation and One Quadratic Equation Algebraically

For Students 10th - 12th
In this solving systems of quadratic and linear equations, students complete three problems. The first problem asks students to solve a system of two equations. One of the equations is a quadratic and the other is linear. The second two...
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Curated OER

Algebraic Solution of a Quadratic, Linear System

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve systems of equations using linear and quadratics. They graph their solutions on a coordinate plane. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Discovering the Linear Relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the linear relationship between degrees Farenheit and degrees Celsius. They manually compute the slope and y-intercept of the line passing through points. They convert Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees.
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Curated OER

Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend skills for representing and solving linear equations to linear inequalities. Lesson activities build understanding and skill by plotting ordered pairs of numbers that either satisfy or do not satisfy a given...
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Curated OER

Graphing Solution of a Quadratic and Linear System

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the systems of equation as quadratics or linear. They graph their solutions. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Solving System of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the number of solutions to a system of equation. They solve using linear combination and graphing.
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Curated OER

CHOREOGRAPHING MATH

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph linear equations and choreograph dance moves to demonstrate them.
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Curated OER

Chapter 10 - Objective 6.1 Graph

For Students 11th - 12th
In this graphing activity, students solve linear and parabolic equations and graph equations on a coordinate plane. They use the discriminant to determine the number of x-intercepts of a parabola. This one-page activity contains ten...
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Curated OER

Cramer's Rule

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this Cramer's Rule worksheet, students first evaluate five determinants or square matrix. Then they solve the last five problems by applying Cramer's Rule. Students identify and define Cramer's Rule as a theorem used with linear...
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Curated OER

Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Literal Equations. For this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.
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Curated OER

More with Graphing and Intercepts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students graph the equations through recognizing the position of the intercepts. They also create a function table for each.
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Curated OER

Exponential and Exponents Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using exponential properties. In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate between exponents, exponential and log functions. They graph their functions using table and exponents.
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Curated OER

Big Wheels Keep on Turning

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...
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Curriculum Corner

8th Grade Math Common Core Checklist

For Teachers 8th Standards
Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was...
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Shodor Education Foundation

InteGreat

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Hands-on investigation of Riemann sums becomes possible without intensive arithmetic gymnastics with this interactive lesson plan. Learners manipulate online graphing tools to develop and test theories about right, left, and...
Printables
Curriculum Corner

8th Grade Math "I Can" Statement Posters

For Teachers 8th Standards
Clarify the Common Core standards for your eighth grade mathematicians with this series of classroom displays. By rewriting each standard as an achievable "I can" statement, these posters give students clear goals to work toward...
Unit Plan
Radford University

Buying A Car

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What is my monthly payment? Scholars research to find the perfect car for them to buy. Using the cost of the car, they determine a down payment and the amount of monthly payments using a zero interest loan. Finally, they investigate what...
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Curated OER

Practice: Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians...
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Claim 4

For Teachers 8th Standards
A math model is a good model. A slide show presents 10 sample items on modeling and data analysis. Items from Smarter Balanced illustrate different ways that Claim 4 may be assessed on the 8th grade math assessment. The presentation is...
Activity
Howard County Schools

Planning for Prom

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Make the most of your prom—with math! Pupils write and use a quadratic model to determine the optimal price of prom tickets. After determining the costs associated with the event, learners use a graph to analyze the break even point(s).
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Generalizing Patterns: Table Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As part of a study of geometric patterns, scholars complete an assessment task determining the number of tiles needed to cover a tabletop. They then evaluate provided sample responses to see different ways to solve the same...

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