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Application of Ellipses
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders apply ellipses to real life scenarios such as football, satellite and planet orbits. They discuss a variety of way sto apply ellipses.
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Application of Delta-Epsilon Definition of the Limit
Students create a Hexaflexagon using a formula. In this calculus lesson, students apply the definition of delta epsilon as it relates to limit to create a shape using creases. They relate the same rule to triangles and investigate angles.
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The Football Kick An Application of Parametric Equations
Twelfth graders define parametric equations and take the derivative of parametric equations. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders solve word problems using parametric equations to find x,y and z. They observe graphics...
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 1.3
In this skills worksheet, students explain the Segment Addition Postulate, provide examples and counter examples and determine congruent line segments. This one-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 2.2
In this truth tables activity, students solve 5 short answer problems. Students make a truth table for five conditional statements.
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Challenge: Skills and Applications Lesson 3.3
In this angle measures worksheet, students solve 9 short answer problems. Students find values for x and y given two parallel lines cut by a transversal. Students use alternate interior, supplementary, and exterior angles to find x and y.
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Quilting With Students: Using Fractions to Develop Quilt Designs
Learners create and study paper "quilt blocks" that represent fractions. In this fraction instructional activity, students color squares in different dimensions in order to discover the basics of fractions.
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TI Math, Games
Students solve problems using technology. In this algebra lesson, students apply flow diagrams and computer codes to solve problems. They use the TI to view the graphs.
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Math 5 - Act. 01: Multiplication Strategy Review
Fifth graders play a game to practice all of the strategies for multiplication they have memorized.
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Word Problems-No Problem!
Third graders create and solve story problems using drawing and presentation software. Working in small groups, 3rd graders create illustrated presentation slides using multiplication facts. As a class, all group multiplication problems...
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Modeling the Keeling Curve with Excel
In this modeling the Keeling Curve worksheet, learners use given data beginning in 1960 to create a mathematical model for the changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide over time. Students manipulate the equation to predict the carbon...
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Math Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve six multiple choice word problems that involve finding probability and identifying monetary amounts.
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Math Word Problems
In this problem solving instructional activity, students solve six word problems by adding or subtracting money amounts. This is a multiple choice instructional activity.
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Factored Form of a Quadratic Function
Build upon linear functions to learn about quadratics. The instructional activity introduces the concept of zeros for quadratic functions and makes the connection to the linear factors of the function. It presents quadratics in both...
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Space Shuttle Ascent: Altitude vs. Time
How long did it take to get to that altitude? Using a Google Earth file, groups explore a space shuttle launch. Using a calculator, groups determine the function that models the altitude/time data from an actual launch. With the model in...
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Measurement and Conversion of Units in a Recipe
In a cross-curricular measurement and literacy lesson, your class will identify and compare cooking measurement instruments. They read a recipe and sequence a set of similar instructions in which the steps have been mixed up....
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Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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There's Gold in Them There Hills
Need to build a laser fence on Mars? In this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition, they...
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Trigonometry and Complex Numbers
Complex numbers were first represented on the complex plane, now they are being represented using sine and cosine. Introduce the class to the polar form of a complex number with the 13th part of a 32-part series that defines the argument...
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First-Person Computer Games
How do graphic designers project three-dimensional images onto two-dimensional spaces? Scholars connect their learning of matrix transformations to graphic design. They understand how to apply matrix transformations to make...
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Law of Sines
Prove the Law of Sines two ways. The ninth segment in a series of 16 introduces the Law of Sines to help the class find lengths of sides in oblique triangles. Pupils develop a proof of the Law of Sines by drawing an altitude and a second...
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Exploring Scale And Ratio
Students measure the actual size and distance of the solar system using scale and ratio. They watch and discuss a video, create a distance-scale solar system model, and compare the scale sizes of planets to their actual sizes.
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End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 3)
The last installment of a 35-part series is an assessment task that covers the entire module. It is a summative assessment, giving information on how well pupils understand the concepts in the module.
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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Pre-Calculus Module 4
Challenge scholars to show what they know about properties and addition and subtraction formulas for trigonometric functions. The resource provides a mid-unit check on the progress toward mastery of trigonometric concepts. The areas...