Young mathematicians compare the growth of two snake lengths in feet over one year in a straightforward word-problem task.

Get in one last practice. Pupils work through 12 problems and a performance task to review the topics in Unit 1. The problems cover analyzing and modeling with graphs, algebraic properties of equality, and adding, subtracting, and...

Eliminate the obvious. A series of slides presents algebra classes with step-by-step procedures for solving systems of equations using the elimination method. It provides an introduction to the elimination method for...

How much do you know about exponents? The pre-test covers the concepts of integer exponents with both numerical and algebraic one-variable expressions. The test is also over representing numbers in scientific notation, operating with...

It just multiplies out. The lesson provides the rules for operations with exponents and keeps them as positive integers in the lesson. Videos explain the rules for the operations with exponents while working out examples. 

Investigate the properties of the shape formed by connecting the midpoints of adjacent sides of a quadrilateral. In this properties of the shape formed by connecting the midpoints of adjacent sides of a quadrilateral lesson, students use...

Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...

Have fun calculating angles for different polygons. The class differentiate the relationship between the interior and exterior angles of polygons. They discuss linear pair as it related the polygons and their angles. This is done as they...

Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students use matrices to solve linear equations. They use reduced row echelon-form and scalar multiplier to simplify the matrices completely.

Although this is a science lesson, it can be adapted to help meet Common Core standards in math as well. Starting scientists describe physical properties of objects and explore three forms of water. To address the Common Core, they can...

Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...

Can your class solve right triangles and identify the properties common to right triangles? They will investigate and state the relationship between the altitude to the hypotenuse and the two segments of the hypotenuse formed by the...

Learners relate polynomials to a rollercoaster track as they translate a graph around on a coordinate plane. They differentiate between different forms of algebraic expressions.

High Schoolers investigate the perpendicular bisector of a line segment. They use Cabri Jr. to construct the perpendicular bisector of a segment. The dynamics capabilities of Cabri Jr. allow your learners to observe the lengths of the...

Teach your mathematicians how to identify different polygons based on their diagonals. Relating quadrilaterals to the different number of diagonals formed, students use the TI to create a visual of their shape.

Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form.  By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form. 

This instructional activity examines both the content and form of lyrics in blues songs. In addition to highlighting the basic musical form of a blues song, it also addresses the use of floating verses in blues music, both within the...

Learn to identify the properties of parabolas. Students define parabola as the locus of all points equidistant from a fixed point and a fixed line. Also, interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual...

By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...

Learners slice cones and identify the different conics formed. They then derive the formula to solve problems involving cones. Pull out the TI calculators to visualize the slicing and the different parts and properties created.

Students relate the written form to the spoken form of familiar language (e.g., simple greeting, basic vocabulary, numbers, dates, time). They practice counting objects, identifying numbers when presented on flash cards in random order...

Third graders compare numbers. In this math lesson students compare ones, tens, and hundreds. They also order numbers from least to greatest and from greatest to least.

Young scholars investigate the properties of quadrilaterals formed by angle bisectors of a given quadrilateral and quadrilaterals formed by the medians of quadrilaterals. This Cabri Jr. lesson provides opportunity for conjecture and...

High schoolers survey college students.  In this lesson, high schoolers explore typical costs.  They examine education loans.  Students complete a FASFA form and write an essay describing plans for obtaining money for...