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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families

For Students 2nd - 8th
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Running a Function Machine

For Students 3rd - 8th
The connected machine is a single function that takes an input, runs it through the network inside and produces an output. You control a network of function machines along with the input and the operation performed by each machine to...
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Standard Deviation and Normal Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gain an understanding of standard deviation and normal distribution by viewing an example and a video lesson.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Function Machine

For Students 6th - 8th
Control the inputs and operations of a function machine to produce specific outputs. This interactive exercise focuses on exploring operations, making patterns, and the rules for calculations with positive and negative integers.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages students in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg Coins in a Circular Pattern

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students investigate how many coins will fit around a central coin when they are all of the same denomination, and if there is room left over. The teacher is given a chart of four coin denominations and their diameters, but...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Recursive Formulas

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson provides a review of a variety of sequence types including recursive, arithmetic, and geometric. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
Graphic
Math2

Math2.org: Trigonometry Tables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Three trig tables are provided for student and teacher reference. The first table lists the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent values of all whole-number angles from 0 to 90. The radian equivalent (to four decimals)...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Reading a Thermometer

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad learns how to read a thermometer as they try to keep their chocolate sculpture from melting.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Trig Tour

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Take a tour of trigonometry using degrees or radians! Look for patterns in the values and on the graph when you change the value of theta. Compare the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Lowdown: Made in America: The High Cost of Fashion

For Students 6th - 8th
Investigate data on changes over time in where our apparel is made and how much we spend on it in these images from KQED. In the accompanying classroom activity, students use the interactive and graph the data. They also look for...
eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Algebra: Special Sequences

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In addition to arithmetic and geometric sequences, Fibonacci Numbers, and figurate numbers, there are countless interesting sequences that don't follow a similar, regular pattern. These include prime numbers, perfect numbers, the...
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Thinking About Slopes: Part B

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Control the slope of lines passing through the origin (0, 0). Keep track of what changes when the slope becomes positive or negative, and when slope is larger or smaller than 1.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra: Practice Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from three different practice exams that cover all Integrated Algebra topics reviewed in the Regents Exam Prep Center website: number theory, operation, variables, expressions, equations, inequalities, patterns, functions,...
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Thinking About Slope

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Explore the concept of slope. Ask yourself why the slope between pairs of points would change or why it would stay the same.