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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students in a college algebra class use graphs to solve inequalities. Using the coordinate graphing system, they represent the relationship between x and y intercepts. They practice solving equations with complex numbers and locate...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 2: Linear and Exponential Functions

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Write, graph, and model all things linear and exponential. Building on the previous module in a nine-part Algebra I series, learners compare linear exponential modeling. They write equations, graph functions, and analyze key features.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extra Practice 39: Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this radical worksheet, students use multiplication and division to solve equations. All expressions on this worksheet represent non-negative numbers. Radicals include exponents and complex fractions. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars research Pythagoras and learn how to apply his theorem. They solve real life problems using the theorem and demonstrate knowledge of exponents, equations, and radicals. Students include diagrams in their research papers.
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eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Fractional Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Wow! Here is a handout packed full of tips and worked-out solutions to supplement instruction on fractional exponents. The lesson introduces and thoroughly explains the Algebra II concept, and closes with a variety of example problems,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations Reducible to Quadratic: Extra Practice 34

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students solve problems involving radicals in six problems. The other ten problems require students to factor quadratic equations and solve for the given variable. Two problems involve negative exponents.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, students use the quadratic formula to solve given problems. Examples and explanations are given at the beginning of the worksheet. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson 3: The Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs (on the Internet) to verify and solve solutions. Students solve quadratic equations by using square roots. Students examine examples of inequalities.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Students 10th - 12th
In this exponential and logarithmic equations worksheet, students solve given problems dealing with exponents and logarithms. This two-page worksheet contains 48 problems. Examples are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extraneous Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Your Square Complete?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Roots and Radical Expressions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions.  The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Workbook
1
1
University of Utah

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th Standards
Conquer any irrational fears you might have of irrational numbers. As class members investigate how to represent numbers geometrically, they learn about rational and irrational numbers, including approximating and ordering rational...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems by applying the quadratic formula to each one. First, they read the lesson and examples to identify the quadratic formula. Then, students use the...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Not all linear functions are linear transformations — show your class the difference. The first lesson in a unit on linear transformations and complex numbers that spans 32 segments introduces the concept of linear transformations and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculate the Slope of a Line Using Two Points

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Find that slope! This video does an excellent job of demonstrating how to use the slope formula to find the slope of a line using two points. The instructor first reviews the definition of slope of a line, then works three problems using...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Direct, Inverse, And Joint Variation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that has them practice solving equations using multiplication and division. They practice solving problems using the properties needed and then students practice changing word problems into an equation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

To Quote or Not to Quote

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Introduce your middle and high schoolers to the correct use of quotation marks. They identify examples of correct and incorrect quotations in magazines and edit a paragraph in groups. Use this activity as a way to reinforce proofreading...
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Printables
Curriculum Corner

8th Grade Math Common Core Checklist

For Teachers 8th Standards
Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was taught,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Power Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
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Activity
Howard County Schools

To Babysit or Not to Babysit?

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Would you work for a penny today? Use this activity to highlight the pattern of increase in an exponential function. Scholars compare two options of being paid: one linear and one exponential. Depending on the number of days worked, they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strong Arm Iteration

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve exponential functions and inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students find the roots of equations and use it to graph and evaluate exponential functions. They simplify exponents using the law of exponents.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Math of Science-Squares and Square Roots

For Students 7th - 9th
For this squares and square roots worksheet, students practice finding the squares of numbers and the square roots of numbers given word problems.