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Numerical Analysis: Worksheet 12: Comparing Root-Finding Methods

For Students Higher Ed
In this root-finding activity, students rank numbers in asymptotic order. They identify and discuss the roots of the original function. This four-page activity contains approximately 10 problems.
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Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Planes

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners are introduced to lines, rays, line segments and planes. They explore the differences between lines, rays, line segments and planes. Students pracice graphing lines, rays, line segments and planes.
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Metric Meals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Guess the Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore functions using real world application. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as they apply concepts of function. They graph their findings and discuss it with the class.
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Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Introduction to Parametric Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write and solve parametric equations. In this algebra lesson, students find and eliminate parameter of equations. They graph parametric equations and analyze the graphs.
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Worksheet 9 Practice Test 1

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the differential equations. Then they examine the group of equations in order to determine the ones that are linear.
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Theory of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this polynomial worksheet, students find all zeros of polynomials. They write polynomials as the product of linear fractions. This two-page worksheet contains 27 problems. The second page provides answers.
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Algebra I: The Play

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create their plays to demonstrate concepts from Algebra I. They collaborate in small groups to add music and dancing to their plays. They analyze the suggestions from the previous class as they revise their plays.
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Algebra I: The Play

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students revise their Algebra plays. They collaborate in small groups to work on different aspects of the play and report to the class. They make modifications to their plans and review the Musical Rubric to incorporate the concepts...
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Whose Line is it Anyway?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of each function. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph each line.
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Will Exams Be Cancelled?

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
If the flu outbreak continues, exams will have to be canceled. Investigate the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI to examine and differentiate between exponential growth and...
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Gummy vs. Gum

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore numbers patterns and write equations to describe the pattern. They apply the equations to further the patterns.
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Worksheet 19

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this math activity, students use the following descriptions of a spring system to write a differential equation of the form my + γy + ky = F(x).
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The Absolute Truth

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars solve problems of inequalities and equations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve inequalities. They graph their solutions on a number line.
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Graphing Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Approximating Roots of Polynomials

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use the bisection method to approximate the roots of a polynomial. They evaluate functions for a given point, graph linear and quadratic functions, and recognize the elements of polynomial expressions.
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Perimeters, Patterns, and Conjectures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and write conjectures relating to perimeters and polygons. Working in cooperative learning groups, they use manipulatives and graphic organizers to solve problems then answer a series of questions in which they...
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Vencent's Graphs

For Teachers 8th Standards
I like algebra, but graphing is where I draw the line! Worksheet includes three multiple-part questions on interpreting and drawing line graphs. It focuses on the abstract where neither axis has numbers written in, though both are...
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Coffee

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a worksheet looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and solving for those...
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Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a scatter...
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Taking Its Toll

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore ratios.  For this rates lesson, students create a ratio to compare the price of a toll to the distance travelled.  They compute the average cost per mile, determine the slope between two ordered pairs, and make...
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Math Mediator Lesson 10: Slope

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of slope.  In this Algebra I lesson, students investigate the definition of slope as rise over run or change in y compared to change in x.  The lesson includes a real-world problem in which the height of high...
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Worksheet 1

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students describe the difference between a partial and an ordinary differential equation. They give examples of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order differential equations. Students apply this information to predator/prey...