New ReviewIf only there was a graph to show the distance traveled over a period of time. Given distance-time graphs, pupils read them to determine the answers to questions. Using the distance and time on a straight line, scholars calculate the...

New ReviewA math model is a good model. A slide show presents 10 sample items on modeling and data analysis. Items from Smarter Balanced illustrate different ways that Claim 4 may be assessed on the 8th grade math assessment. The presentation is...

New ReviewWhat in the world are they doing? Given two graphs, scholars interpret the graphs and connect them to a real-world situation. They must also draw a graph given information about a context.

The Black Death epidemic is responsible for more than one million deaths in the United Kingdom. An inquiry-based activity has young scholars explore the rate of disease spread. They then analyze graphs showing data from epidemics such as...

Don't force yourself to fit in where you don't belong. Pupils learn to identify which representation of data doesn't belong in each set. If they incorrectly answer, they must then correctly answer a comparable question twice to pass...

Many university professors complain incoming scholars struggle with interpreting graphs. A skill builder offers three different types of exercises including calculating slope, interpreting graphs, and extrapolating outside the plotted...

Pupils apply their knowledge of the shape and slope of graphs to interpret the motion of an object.  Three levels of difficulty provide plenty of practice with support thanks to the "Help Me!" button offered with each question.

Airline mechanics must be precise, or the consequences could be deadly. Their target ranges alter with changes in temperature and pressure. When preparing an airplane for flight, you must read a maintenance graph. The second lesson plan...

Boost math skills and healthy eating choices with a four-part assessment that tackles concepts such as graphing, fractions, and measurement. Scholars work independently and together to design a mural showcasing the current MyPlate food...

Challenge mathematicians to show what they know with five tasks all about data. Scholars collect and record data before creating tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs to analyze the information they discovered in written form.

When presented with three job offers, which should you take and why? Scholars analyze the three offers and must decide which offer provides the highest income. Each offer has a different starting salary and commission rate, so the...

What's the link between lactase persistence and dairy farming? Biology scholars analyze data to find evidence of the connection, then relate this to human adaptation. Working individually and in small groups, learners view short video...

Transform questions into a formal assessment instrument. A set of five assessment items tests understanding of the Common Core math standards F-BF.3 and F-BF.5. Pupils identify transformations of functions and interpret parameters of...

Anyone can create a slideshow, but is your class ready to build a proper presentation? A Microsoft PowerPoint unit turns them into multimedia moguls in no time! A series of seven lesson plans catapults individuals from novice to advanced...

Now you can introduce rational functions using ... spaghetti. Scholars begin to learn about rational functions. After collecting data using an experiment on the amount of mass that different lengths of spaghetti can support, they write...

Sometimes even the most mundane actions, such as walking to class, can be useful for math. Learners record the number of strides they take while walking between classes. They create distance-time graphs to show their data and interpret...

Help your class navigate the ups and downs of learning about quadratic functions. Young mathematicians use a quadratic model to investigate a roller coaster. They calculate height and average velocity using given data on a roller...

What's the median height of basketball players in the NBA? Young scholars address this question using box and whisker plots. They begin with a plot with all players and then adjust for outliers.

Keep your lessons on the right track! Young scholars investigate patterns by building different-sized trains using manipulatives. They graph the patterns and write rules to represent the variables.

Building off the prior two lessons, scholars graph their collected data from Paper Pool in the third of five lessons. This opens up data analysis for visual learners and those who prefer lines to numbers allowing more scholars to learn...

And we're on the road to learning! An engaging lesson asks learners to apply three different algorithms to calculate the shortest route for a road trip. Using the cost of gas as a motivator, scholars determine the best way to save money...

Is the inverse a function? Scholars learn how to examine a function to answer this question. Using an online interactive, they examine the properties of inverse functions to compare to the original function.

Watch your classes grow during as they experiment with science and mathematics! Learners collect data on percent of seed germination over a two-week period. They graph their results and create a report analyzing their findings.

The proof is in the numbers! Scholars conduct surveys, collect data, and analyze results in a thorough lesson. After plotting the data using various graph types, they make conclusions using the data as a support.