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Three Forms of an Equation of a Line
An equation is an equation is an equation. Scholars see there are many ways to solve them when they first sort a set of linear equations as written in standard form, point-slope form, or slope-intercept. They then write equations in all...
Balanced Assessment
Multi-Figures
Apply concepts of scale and ratio to determine relationships in irregular figures. Learners determine the ratio of the perimeters of two figures composed of rectangles and circles. After, they apply similar concepts to find the ratio of...
101 Questions
Best Circle
Drawing the perfect circle is harder than one would think! What makes a circle a circle and how can you define that with a formula? Young mathematicians devise their own methods of analyzing the imperfections of circle drawings. Using...
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Betweenness III
Don't let a little challenge get between your pupils and their learning! Scholars compare two absolute value functions to recognize patterns and use them to build their own functions with outputs that are between the given. They then...
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Betweenness IV
Challenge your classes to think between the curves. Given two function formed by the combination of two exponential functions, individuals must write three functions in which all values would lie between the given. The question is...
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Writing and Sketching II
Find the function that fits. Scholars first identify the graph of a function that looks the same after a horizontal translation. They must then find the equation of a function whose graph lies only in two adjacent quadrants.
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Sum and Product
From linear to quadratic with a simple operation. An exploratory lesson challenges learners to find two linear functions that, when multiplied, produce a given parabola. The task includes the graph of the sum of the functions as well as...
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Food for Spaceflight
When astronauts get hungry in outer space, they can't just call and have a pizza delivered. In order to gain an appreciation for the challenges associated with space travel, young learners are given the task of selecting,...
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Student Workbook: Algebra I
Need a helping hand in Algebra I? How about a giant, super-sized instructional activity packet? Here is a resource that has worksheets for virtually every concept with some accompanying examples.
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Product Rule
In this calculus worksheet, students find the derivative of a function. They use the product rule to to differentiate each problem. There are 21 problems with an answer key.
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Differentiation Using the Quotient Rule
In this calculus worksheet, students use differentiation to solve problems. They apply the quotient rule as they solve rational expressions. There are 19 questions with an answer key.
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Integration of Trigonometric Integrals
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use integration to solve for the six different trigonometric identities. They use indefinite integrals to solve problems. There are 27 questions with an answer key.
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Logarithmic Differentiation
In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders perform logarithmic differentiation on functions for which the ordinary rules of differentiation do not apply. The one page interactive worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers are...
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The Algebra of Summation Notation
In this algebra learning exercise, students use the summation notation correctly as they solve problems. They define the integral of a function and solve problems involving i. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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The Integration of Exponential Functions
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using integration. They solve exponential functions using differentiation formulas. There are 12 problems with an answer key.
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The Method of Integration by Parts
In this calculus learning exercise, learners perform integration by parts. They solve differential equations as they use integration by part to solve unlike terms. There are 23 problems with an answer key.
Teach Engineering
Magnetic Materials
The design challenge: develop a method to separate steel from aluminum. The first lesson plan in an eight-part series introduces the class to the grand challenge of ciming up with a method to streamline a sorting process at a...
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Hidden Hundreds
This is a great puzzle like challenge for your advanced learners. They are given 5 problems to solve, they must show how many ways they can make to provided number using the given numbers in the box. For example: To make 800 they need to...
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Thanksgiving Internet Math Fun
In this Thanksgiving Internet math fun worksheet, students interactively choose from 16 different activities with links to other websites, all with a Thanksgiving and math theme.
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Math Club #4: Combinatorics
For this combinatorics worksheet, 8th graders work in a group to solve 5 problems finding the total number of combinations in a situation.
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Greater or Less
In this comparing mixed numbers worksheet, students respond to 10 problems that require them to compare the values of mixed numbers and improper fractions.
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Area and Volume
What is the difference between area and volume? Have your charges build models of square centimeters, square inches, square feet, square meters, etc. It's definitely challenging, but there is no better way to learn than by trying...
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Graphing of Functions Using First and Second Derivatives
In this calculus activity, students solve problems using the first and second derivatives. They define the behavior of the function based on the derivative. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Writing up Math in English
Seventh graders review the steps in writing a math problem. They write story problems stating the situation, the problem to be solved, explaining the process used to solve the problem, and state the answer. Students view a PowerPoint...