Illustrative Mathematics
Ants Versus Humans
You would think that humans make up more mass than ants do on this planet, but think again, and this time by performing calculations. Middle schoolers use scientific notation to compute and compare the estimated total mass of all humans...
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Using the Ti-83 Graphing Calculator
In this graphing calculator worksheet, students complete 11 operations on the calculator. Students enter absolute value, exponents, radicals, fractions, mixed numbers, etc.
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The 4-Digit Problem
In this 4-digit problem learning exercise, students use numbers 1-4, combining to create the numbers 1-100. Two examples are given at the top of the page.
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Lights on the International Space Station
Groups explore illumination with NASA's Lighting Environment Test Facility (LETF) as a context. Using the TI-Nspire app, groups determine the lux equation that models their simulation. They then use the lux equation to...
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Equations using Visuals
In this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
Helping with Math
Writing Simple Equations
For this simple equations worksheet, students examine diagrams and write equations to support the information in the diagram. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed...
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Graphing Square Root and Other Radical Functions
In this activity, students graph the square root and other radical functions by examining the parent function and the translations and shifts that occur within the function family. The two page activity contains twelve problems.
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Wyzant: Algebra Help
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
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Wyzant: Worksheet Index
WyzAnt is a resource of many algebra worksheets. An answer key is available, or you can click on the problem to see the work. Topics include: basic algebra, simplifying, multiplication, exponents, order of operations, negative exponents,...
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Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...