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Understanding Proportions and Scale Drawings
Proportions are ratios found using multiplication or division. Middle schoolers solve measurement problems, find a figure's missing dimension, and find the distance between two points. Resource features four lesson plans with detailed...
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Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients
Learners solve and graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students perform basic operation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They compute the quadratic formula.
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Partying with Proportions and Percents
Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...
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Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus learning exercise, students solve logarithmic and exponential equations in problem solving situations. The three page learning exercise contains eleven problems. Answers are not provided.
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An Introduction To Solving And Graphing Inequalities
Young scholars graph inequalities and solve the equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph their solutions on a number line and create an inequality for a word problem.
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Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
In this inequalities worksheet, students solve inequalities. They graph solutions on a number line. Students solve problems by combining like terms, and using the distributive property. Variables appear on both sides of the...
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Solve for the Variable
In this algebra worksheet, students complete a total of 54 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Solve For Variables
For this algebra worksheet, learners complete 72 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Solving for Variables
In this algebra worksheet, students solve for variable in a set of 54 problems. A website reference is included for additional resources.
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Rate of Change
Eleventh graders solve problems dealing with rate of change. In this algebra lesson, 11th graders graph their rate of change problems and analyze it comparing their data with each other. They solve problems dealing with percent and rate...
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Cook Me Up Some Equations
Learners study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. In this math lesson plan, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.
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The amount of tax and tip on a restaurant bill is a common example used in percent problems. Here, learners only know the total amount paid, and they need to figure the itemized amounts. Solutions using a ratio table, using knowledge of...
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Pick a Pattern or Two
Math is all about finding patterns. In this ask, scholars first investigate a sequence formed by squaring the sum of the digits in the previous term. They go on to investigate a second sequence and write an algebraic expression for this...
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Identities and Trigonometric Values
Students solve trigonometric equations. In this precalculus lesson, students prove trigonometric identities using the Pythagorean Theorem. They apply the addition formulas for sine and cosine to prove different identities.
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Functional Analysis
Students perform functional analysis. In this pre-calculus instructional activity, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.
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Love Algebra?
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...
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Mathematices: Pre-Calculus
Students relate polynomials to real life situations. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations through modeling and data collection. They must be comfortable doing word problems.
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TI-Nspire™
We landed on the moon with less computing capabilities than you can find in this app! Here is a multiple function calculator that takes all the power you get from a handheld and adds the wonderful large screen that only a tablet can...
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Hit Me If You Can!
Students graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope as being positive,negative or undefined. They differentiate between different quadrants on a coordinate plane.
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Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth
Students solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Meet the Neighbors: Planets Around Nearby Stars
Students explain why a transiting planet causes a periodic dimming in the light from its parent star. They determine the radius of a planet, and its orbital distance, by analyzing data and manipulating equations. Students compare the...
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Adding/Subtracting Integers
In this integer worksheet, students find the sum and difference of positive and negative integers. Each equation contains two to three terms, with multiple operations. Thirty problems are provided, with an answer sheet.
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve given equations using PEMDAS. They solve problems containing two to six terms, and multiple operations. There are 24 problems in this two page worksheet. An additional two pages...
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Slope
In this slope worksheet, students solve and complete 26 various types of problems. First, they find the slope of each line illustrated on the grid. Then, students find the slope of the line through each pair of points. In addition, they...