Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.

Students develop algebraic equations to solve problems involving farm animals. They watch a video, use manipulatives to determine the number of birds and pigs on the farm, and create original problems for their classmates to solve.

Students complete the PLATO ¿¿ Educational Software instructional activity: Math Problem Solving: Car Costs to determine if he/she can afford to drive the car they are planning to buy.

Students observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.

Pupils explore percent increases and decreases. They calculate the percent increase and decrease. Students use math to solve problems and communicate. They apply the given formula for percent increase/decrease.

Young scholars calculate the distance they can travel on a tank of gas. In this algebra lesson plan, students use ratio and proportion to solve word problems. They graph their results and discuss their findings with the class.

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving direct variation.  The two page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and twenty-one problems.  Answers are not included. 

Students observe models of fractional parts. After writing the definitions of percent, part and whole, students use the calculators and computers to solve problems. Individually, they complete assigned problems where the convert the...

Learners solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.

Students solve problems. In this math lesson, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.

Students explore number sense applications and discuss strategies for multiplication and division using mental math. For cross-curricular purposes, they explore causes and effects of inequality and social injustice. Students explore...

Students practice using ratios to solve real-world problems.

Eighth graders participate in using algebraic proportional reasoning to find the missing amount that balances on a scale. Substitution is used to discover the missing objects on a scale. They answer multiple choice questions that are...

Students see how division is used to help solve probability problems. They use tables as data structures where they are used to count outcomes and to compute probabilities. Students use games to help solve probability problems.

In this differential equations learning exercise, students solve and complete 3 sets of various problems. First, they solve each of the differential equations. Then, students use the given information to evaluate the constant of...

In this inverse variation learning exercise, students solve twelve inverse variation problems.  Five of these problems are multiple choice and seven are free-response problems.  this learning exercise is designed are...

Young scholars find the identity o sine, cosine and tangent. In this precalculus lesson, students solve and identify the different parts of a right triangle. They use the ratios of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side or angle.

Students build a kite while integrating math and science. In this kite building activity, students construct a blueprint and apply mathematical formulas while constructing a kite. They use appropriate flight and kite terminology to...

Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.

Students identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.

In this online interactive math skills worksheet, learners solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding ratios. Students may view the correct answers.

Students participate in an experiment involving the square root of two. They use different methods to solve the problem.

Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.

Students, after completing a warm up exercise on one proportion word problem, distinguish between functions and non-functions. They identify domain and range on a function as well as recognize and implement function notation. They solve...