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Trig Applications
In this trig applications worksheet, students solve 6 word problems about trigonometry. Students determine wind speed, angle of elevation and depression, and speed of airplanes using trigonometric functions.
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Hoe Long Does it Take to Get to a Star
Young scholars calculate the distance in light years. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems involving distance, using the distance formula. They rewrite big numbers using scientific notations and apply their knowledge of...
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Coronal Mass Ejections
For this coronal mass ejections worksheet, students observe a time line of events that took place during a solar storm. Students use the time line to answer 3 questions about the solar storm and the time it took to reach Earth. Students...
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Black Holes-The Event Horizon
In this black hole instructional activity, students read about the three parts to a black hole including the Event horizon, the interior space and the singularity. Students solve five problems which involve using a given formula for the...
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SAT Problem Solving Practice
In this algebra worksheet, learners get ready for the SAT Exam with-lots of questions dealing with what is on the test. There are interactive answers and immediate feedback. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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NUMB3RS Activity: Implicit Orbits
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve word problems using algebraic equations and implicit differentiation. There are 16 problems dealing implicit differentiation.
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Graphs of Direct Variation
Students identify graphs for direct variation. In this algebra worksheet, students analyze graphs to determine their direct variation. They also determine whether the graphs are functions or not.
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Graphs and Direct Variation
Students solve problems with direct variation. In this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs to figure out the direct variation of a line. They observe the slopes based the steepness of the lines.
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AnaLyzing Equations Through Slope and Y Intercept.
Learners analyze and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve inequalities using the slope and y intercept. They rewrite word problems into algebraic equations and solve for the unknown.
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The Jogging Problem
In this jogging instructional activity, high schoolers solve a distance and rate problem. They determine the rate a jogger runs and calculate when the jogger and a train will meet. This one-page instructional activity...
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Train Problem
In this algebra learning exercise, students are given a word problem and asked to use algebra to solve it. They have to calculate the speed of a train and a car if they are both moving at a constant rate. There is an answer key.
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Calculating Rates
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners determine the rate or time using the appropriate units. The one page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions. Answers...
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Percent / Percentage Word Problems (Part 2)
In this online math activity, students solve word problems associated with percentage. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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The Bee Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.
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Conversion Factors
In this conversion factors instructional activity, students read word problems, convert them to equations, and compute the answer. They determine the distance between two points and find the cost to travel a predetermined...
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Working with Rates
For this working with rates worksheet, students solve 9 problems where they find the rates, they solve 5 problems where they find the rates for compound units and they solve 5 problems where they find the rates using scientific notation.
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Varying Motion
For this secondary mathematics learning exercise, high schoolers collect data based on a person’s motion. From this data, learners create graphs comparing displacement, velocity, and acceleration to time. The five-page learning exercise...
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Scientific Notations
In this algebra learning exercise, 11th graders rewrite exponential equations through multiplication and problem solving. This learning exercise contains 10 multiple choice questions with answers.
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Square Roots and Quadratics.
In this algebra worksheet, students solve for the square root and calculate and solve roots. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Finding Satisfactory Solutions
Students decide where to locate ice cream stands in a town so that no one has to travel too far to buy a treat. The problem-solving strategies for this problem give students a chance to decide what makes a solution satisfactory.
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Jet Who?
Students explore the emerging budget flight industry and the resulting increased competition among airlines. They compare a budget airline with a legacy carrier in terms of cost, corporate profile, flight statistics, amenities, and...
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Measurement and Data Collecting using Image Processing
Students trace the route of the historical event and measure the distance over which the people involved journeyed. A data sheet be constructed outlining the location of events, and the speed with which the journey occurred.
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Scavenger Hunt for Coins of the World--New Zealand, Japan and France!
Students explore the history, culture and currency of the countries they "visit" using the US Mint Coins of the World activity. Students find the answers to a Scavenger Hunt Questions handout for the country being studied. Students...
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A Real Life Example of the Distance Formula
Students answer the following question: "Using the lines of latitude and longitude, what is the distance (in degrees) if you were to travel from NASA Dryden to NASA Ames?" They use the distance formula to find the distance (measured in...