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Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations (Systems Project Part 1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students identify and explore three ways to solve systems of equations:  graphing, substitution, elimination.  They discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and write an algorithm for each method. ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson plan, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson plan is...
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Worksheet
Center for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

Unit 8 Section 2: Linear Equations with Brackets

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Math whizzes read through three examples on solving linear equations and then work online through three practice problems. For the practice questions, they can click on "Show me. . . " to see the solution. A total of 26 linear equation...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Complex Numbers Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Complex doesn't have to mean harder! Learners experiment with online software to determine the quadratic equations with complex solutions. They use the quadratic formula to solve equations with both real and complex solutions.
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Unit Plan
Bowland

Alien Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Win the war of the worlds! Scholars solve a variety of problems related to an alien invasion. They determine where spaceships have landed on a coordinate map, devise a plan to avoid the aliens, observe the aliens, and break a code to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Formulae

For Students 6th - 9th
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jumping to Solutions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore two-step linear equations.  For this middle school Pre-algebra lesson, students create and solve equations that describe how a person got to an end postion on a ruler by jumping.  After physically creating the situation,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations worksheet, students determine what shifts of a parent graph will look like by describing in sentences.  High schoolers factor quadratic expressions...
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Activity
PBL Pathways

Gas Prices

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed Standards
How can math help your vehicle run better? Complete an interesting project-based learning task with your classes to determine the cheapest approach to mixing the ideal octane level of gasoline. Scholars create and solve a system of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real-World Linear Programming

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Graphs and Equations 5.1

For Students 6th
In these identifying coordinates on a grid, linear graphs, and equations worksheets, 6th graders draw the shapes and letter, complete a table and use it to draw a graph, calculate gradients of lines, determine equations of lines, solve...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations with Brackets Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this mathematical equations with brackets worksheet, students complete 4 different sections in which they solve equations with brackets. There are 31 questions on the worksheet. Students can click the Check box to determine whether...
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Activity
5280 Math

More or Less the Same

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Tell the story of the math. Given a graph of a linear system, learners write a story that models the graph before crafting the corresponding functions. Graphs intersect at an estimated point, allowing for different variations in the...
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Unit Plan
Newspaper Association of America

By the Numbers: Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A cross-curricular resource teaches and reinforces mathematical concepts with several activities that use parts of a newspaper. Scholars use scavenger hunts to find the different ways math is used in the paper along with using data...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pedal Power

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Employ proportional reasoning and algebraic understanding to a determine a real world math quandary. Intel has created a project based unit to engage learners in using algebra to describe the physical world. They will create equations,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Graphs and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this linear graphs and equations worksheet, students examine points on a graph and identify coordinates plotted on the point. Students determine the slope of a line and write the equation of a line. This three-page worksheet contains...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Students make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Balancing Equations and Using a Pyramid

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete worksheets and make journal entries to interpret mathematical expressions about the pyramids. In this equality by balancing equations lesson plan, 6th graders participate in groups or by themselves to complete...
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Activity
5280 Math

Go with the Flow

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Round and round they go ... where they stop, only scholars will know. By writing systems of equations, classes determine the number of cars a roundabout can handle given specific constraints. Systems use up to six variables and become...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 10: Matrices Revisited

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...
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Lesson Plan
Project Maths

Introduction to Quadratics

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Develop conceptual knowledge of a quadratic equation and its solutions in your classes. The third algebra lesson in a series of four introduces learners to solving quadratic equations slowly. The first activity explores the zero product...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Provide a continuous progression to linear and exponential functions. Pupils continue to work with the discrete functions known as sequences to the broader linear and exponential functions. The second unit in a series of nine provides...
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Assessment
Achieve

Dairy Barn

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Agriculture is truly a math-based profession! Help the dairy farmer determine the supplies needed to complete his barn. Using given dimensions, learners build equations and use units to determine the correct amount of materials.
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Lesson Plan
Education Development Center

Logic of Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Don't just go through the steps to solve an algebraic equation, show learners how to balance an equation with visual models. The packet introduces the idea of mobile balances to reinforce the idea that both sides must match to make the...