Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Transformations in Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an image using given coordinates and evaluate how the coordinates change when a slide or rotation takes place.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing Polynomials

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders perform the indicated polynomial division.  The one page worksheet contains two problems.  Solutions are provided. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders follow a step-by-step guide for using graphing calculator to determine equations which best fit data graphed. They gather data from various sites on the web, or they do searches to find information necessary to complete...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Christmas Presents

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a graph of their Christmas gifts. They develop categories, compute fractional and decimal parts for each category, identify the number of degrees to represent each fractional part, and create a circle graph to...
Lesson Plan
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  For this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many Bears in the Forest?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders model the tag and recapture of bears and use proportions to estimate the population of the bears in their forest. This is a statistical sampling method used by scientists and naturalists to determine population numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Love Algebra?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Integration of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Good lesson explaining integration of rational functions in calculus. Also includes a link to partial functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Analyze Vertical Asymptotes of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the formula of a rational function, determine how it behaves around its vertical asymptote. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

Math Online: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
Website
Other

Binghamton University: Graphing Rational Functions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a 16-page excerpt from a textbook that discusses the topic of graphing rational functions. The book includes numerous worked out examples. Topics that are covered include the domain of a rational function, zeroes of a...
Graphic
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Math Notes: Excluded Values in Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A description and example of which values are excluded from the domain of a rational function.
Handout
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Rational Functions and Asymptotes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains basic information on rational functions. Gives definition, how to find domain and roots, and how rational functions apply to asymptotes and holes in the graph.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Rational Functions (1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore the properties and graphs of rational functions. The tutorial examines the equations of rational functions, intercepts, vertical asymptote, and horizontal asymptotes. The activity consists of examples with detailed...
Unit Plan
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Lamar University: Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed tutorial features notes and numerous examples that illustrate how to graph rational functions.
Handout
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
Graphic
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Graphs of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore the graph of a rational function given by its formula. The tutorial examines vertical and horizontal asymptotes. The activity consists of examples with solutions.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Rational Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides formulas and definitions as well as related links to rational functions.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about the shapes and characteristics of graphs of rational functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Moderate Rational Function Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of exercises of moderate difficulty on rational functions, complete with solutions and hints for students..
Handout
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Offers a straightforward introduction to graphing rational functions. Includes an example.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Advanced Rational Function Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of more difficult exercises on rational functions, complete with solutions. Asks for students to find the asymptotes of the equations given and to sketch the function.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: End Behavior of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a rational function, determine how it behaves as x approaches. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.