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Willow Tree

Linear Relationships

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
There's just something special about lines in algebra. Introduce your classes to linear equations by analyzing the linear relationship. Young mathematicians use input/output pairs to determine the slope and the slope-intercept formula to...
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Charleston School District

Graphs of Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
What does a slope of 2/3 mean? Develop an understanding of the key features of a linear function. Pupils graph the linear functions and explain the meaning of the slope and intercepts of the graphs. 
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Charleston School District

Equations of Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
Teaching linear function relationships using contextual information is beneficial to pupils' understanding. The lesson uses problem solving to build linear functions given different information for each problem. This is the second...
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Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
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Charleston School District

Tables of Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
Don't forget the tables! The previous lessons in this five-part series examined the linear equation and graph relationship. The current lesson adds tables to the mix. At completion, individuals should be able to create a table of values,...
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Curated OER

Parent Functions Review Sheet

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
No laundry or cooking dinner here: these parent functions are all about math. Every graph you could think of from basic linear functions to the hyperbolic arccotangent function are included. With 40 parent functions, the worksheet...
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Del Mar College

All About Lines

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This resource should be called "All About Lines, and Then Some!". Packed full of all the key components of linear functions, learners review how to set up different equations, find intercepts, and graph. All the main topics are included...
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Charleston School District

Sketching a Piecewise Function

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
How do you combine linear and nonlinear functions? You piece them together! The lesson begins by analyzing given linear piecewise functions and then introduces nonlinear parts. Then the process is reversed to create graphs from given...
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Charleston School District

Graphing Functions

For Students 8th Standards
How do letters and numbers create a picture? Scholars learn to create input/output tables to graph functions. They graph both linear and nonlinear functions by creating tables and plotting points. 
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Charleston School District

Exploring Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
What does a graph or equation say about a situation? Lots! The lesson uses the concepts explored in the previous four lessons in the series and applies them to problem solving situations. Learners create an equation from problems posed...
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Charleston School District

Contextualizing Function Qualities

For Students 8th Standards
Let the graph tell the story! Adding context to graphs allows learners to analyze the key features of the function. They make conclusions about the situation based on the areas the graph is increasing, decreasing, or has a maximum...
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Curated OER

Algebra 2 Desmos Graphing Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Encourage class members to get creative with functions. Pairs write their names and draw pictures using a graphing application with a collaborative graphic project. The resource provides the requirements for the project, as well as a...
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Ohio Literacy Resource Center

Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphing

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Do you need to graph lines to see the point? A thorough lesson plan provides comprehensive instruction focused on solving systems of equations by graphing. Resources include guided practice worksheet, skill practice worksheet,...
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Charleston School District

Increasing, Decreasing, Max, and Min

For Students 8th Standards
Roller coaster cars traveling along a graph create quite a story! The lesson analyzes both linear and non-linear graphs. Learners determine the intervals that a graph is increasing and/or decreasing and to locate maximum and/or...
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Chapman University

Fundamental Theorems of Mathematics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
There are four fundamental theorems of mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, calculus, and linear algebra listed here. Each one is described on this poster or handout. The challenge for a student of math is to figure out why they are...
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Charleston School District

Analyzing Scatter Plots

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Scatter plots tell a story about the data — you just need to be able to read it! Building from the previous lesson in the series where learners created scatter plots, they now learn how to find associations in those scatter plots....
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University of California

Student Workbook: Algebra I

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Need a helping hand in Algebra I? How about a giant, super-sized worksheet packet? Here is a resource that has worksheets for virtually every concept with some accompanying examples. 
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Del Mar College

Quick Reference Card

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
A neat and organized formula handout makes the circle go round, doesn't it? Full of higher algebra topics, formulas and rules, graphs and definitions—there is a way to support everyone in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus. 
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Teach Engineering

Edible Rovers (High School)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Design and build a rover ... then eat it? This activity has groups of two design and build Mars rovers. The teams determine what instruments they want to include with their rover and plan a budget. They calculate the cost of the body of...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Standard Form of Conics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a complete go-to guide for the standard form of conics? This five-page packet does a nice job of connecting conics to prior knowledge of functions and transformations. Adapt the resource as Algebra II lesson plan...
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Del Mar College

Finding the Domain

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Domain to a math teacher makes perfect sense, but it can seem like gibberish to high schoolers. As it is laid out in clear terms, domain is introduced and explained among all types of functions throughout the handout. The first three...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Polynomial Division

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
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Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
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Virginia Department of Education

Equation Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th Standards
You'd feel bad if someone called you by the wrong name — and equations are no different. Young mathematicians learn the vocabulary associated with equations and expressions identifying these components in sample equations.

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