Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...

Students explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Students use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...

Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  In this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and...

High schoolers explore the concept of graphing stations.  In this graphing stations lesson, students head to various teacher set-up stations involving slope, point-slope, standard form, parallel lines, etc.  High schoolers work...

Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They use formulas to solve problems. There are 22 questions with an answer key.

Pupils calculate distance and proportion of objects. In this algebra instructional activity, students define proportion and how it is used in math. They solve the problem through guided instruction.

Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect data and plot it to create a linear function. They identify the domain and range of each line.

Fly into an engineering lesson sure to get your scholars' interest off the ground. Young pupils create hoop gliders out of straws and paper hoops. Adjusting the size and number of the hoops lets them investigate the effect on flight...

In this linear algebra activity, learners apply the basics of algebraic reasoning to evaluate different expressions looking for the pattern of finding the unknowns.

In this math worksheet, students write the algebraic expression for each word problem. Then they solve looking for the unknown variable for the six problems.

In this using the product rule with exponents worksheet, learners use the example to rewrite 8 expressions by multiplying variables with exponents.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders represent verbal quantitative situations algebraically and evaluate these expressions for given replacement values of the variables. The ten page worksheet contains the directions and instructions...

In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary.  The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in...

Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.

Ninth graders study the correct way to solve equations using the order of operations. They apply a mnemonic device to remember the proper order.

Sixth graders practice the conversion of percents and fractions. They focus on the fact of both fractions and percents are part of a whole. In the independent practice the students also work with solving proportions.

Learners take derivatives of exponential functions.  In this taking derivatives of exponential functions lesson, students prove the derivative of an exponential function is the exponential function.  Learners find derivatives...

Learners use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.

Young scholars, after reading the Drag Equation page from the NASA Web site, demonstrate an understanding of this equation and how drag is dependent on the variables included in the equation.

Students, after reading the Drag Equation page from the NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of this equation and how drag is dependent on the variables included in the equation.

Students discover patterns in linear equations by playing a dice game to collect data. They graph the data and analyze the patterns of the lines created by the data. The class then compares the individual graphs to evaluate the position...

Learners investigate quadratic functions.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points.  Learners investigate the necessary information that...

Fourth graders listen to the problem to the class and think about how they solve the problem and to discuss it with their friends using number sentences in their written record of the solution.