Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Polynomials having common factors

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders demonstrate that factoring polynomials having common factors is the inverse process of multiplying a polynomial by a monomial. students find the greatest common factor.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Family Vacation

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners use math to plan a trip by houseboat down the Mississippi River. They research and obtain information on the Mississippi River and its surroundings and use multiple graphs to represent their data.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs and Functions

For Teachers All
Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Demise of Copper's Trading Power

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders evaluate statistical equations. They examine data from archaeologists at Jamestown, complete statistical equations using the sets of data, and graph the results.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spy Game Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use math to solve encrypted messages.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Code Breakers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square and Triangular Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use equations to represent practical situations. They solve linear equations and quadratic equations. The use of problem solving strategies is also developed.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inching Our Way Into The Metric System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the Metric System. They discuss the history of the Metric System, convert various units of measurement into the Metric System, and solve problems on a spreadsheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bears

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of bear-related activities. They sort and graph teddy bears, distinguish between real and non-real bears and research bear life cycles and habitats.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing With RXTE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use data from the Rossi X-ray Tiiming Explorer (RXTE) satellite to analyze and graph.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics related to algebraic expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Skill in Algebra: Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how to find a common denominator between two rational expressions and how to reduce a fraction that involves factoring. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding algebraic fractions (rational expressions) both with common denominators and with different denominators. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying & Dividing Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions (rational expressions). There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Writing Algebraic Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Write an algebraic expression that will symbolize several examples.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that thoroughly explains many topics related to factoring out the greatest common factor from a sum or a polynomial expression. There are example problems, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simplifying Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains simplifying radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Like Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding like terms, including terms with signs and terms within parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Exploring Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teaching unit allows students to develop key skills in expressions and equations while learning the value of these concepts through the lens of adventure sports.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Values and Evaluations

For Students 6th
See some practice problems for values and evaluations.
Unit Plan
Other

Mathedpage.org: Algebra Manipulatives: Comparison and History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...