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Polynomial Division
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
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Capture the Points
Play a game of capture the points. Young scholars receive a number line with specific points graphed and must write an inequality that captures all the points. The second task of the algebra project is to write an inequality with...
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Order of Operations
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets. The one page interactive instructional activity contains instruction, worked...
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Exploring Solving Equations
Put out by Texas Instruments, this activity involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this activity.
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A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Is Bigger Always Better?
Explore rational numbers with the young mathematicians in your class. They will investigate decimals, fractions, and percents before ordering and comparing rational numbers. This multi-day unit includes differentiation activities and...
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Squares in the Light
Students collect and analyze data using a graph. In this algebra lesson, students explain their findings orally and with a graph. They use their knowledge to solve real life scenarios.
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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Powers of Products and Quotients
In this powers of products and quotients instructional activity, students simplify expressions with exponents. Expressions contain at least two variables and exponents. This two-page instructional activity contains 18 problems. ...
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Integer Interpreter
Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...
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Pocket Change
Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...
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Logarithms #2
In this Algebra II/Pre-Calculus worksheet, students simplify logarithmic expressions and use a calculator to determine the value of a logarithmic expression. The three page worksheet contains a combination of twenty-five free response...
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Equations in the Park
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations. In this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Binary Math Circuits
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students analyze and build digital circuits. The six page worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers not included.
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Homecoming Tickets
Students solve word problems using systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time
Learners calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
Learners add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They apply the properties of numbers as they solve equations.
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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Using Scientific Notation
In this using scientific notation activity, 8th graders write 6 decimal expressions, positive and negative, in scientific notation.
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve given equations using PEMDAS. They solve problems containing two to six terms, and multiple operations. There are 24 problems in this two page worksheet. An additional two pages...
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Love Algebra?
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Using Series to Analyze Financial Situations: future Value
For this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students investigate a method of finding the accumulated value of an annuity by considering it a series. The eleven page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and twenty-three problems....
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Exponents and Logarithms Test
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus learning exercise, students solve advanced logarithmic and exponential equations. The two page learning exercise contains ten multipart problems. Answers are not provided.