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Fibonacci Number Patterns
In this patterns learning exercise, 11th graders identify and solve 3 different problems that include completing Fibonacci number patterns. First, they continue the pattern shown at the top to find more Fibonacci numbers. Then, students...
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Conference Tables
Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and use them to...
Inside Mathematics
Hexagons
Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The instructional activity includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.
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Polygon Polynomials
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
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Number Towers
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
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Trigonometric Identity Proofs
Proving a trig identity might just be easier than proving your own identity at the airport. Learners first investigate a table of values to determine and prove the addition formulas for sine and cosine. They then use this result to...
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The Yo-Yo Problem
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
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Circles: A Geometric Perspective
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
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Decode Word Is..
Young scholars solve problems using patterns. In this algebra lesson, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Functions
For this functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 30 various types of multiple choice problems that include reading and interpreting functions and patterns. First, they determine the table that best represents a function....
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Writing Exponential Functions Based on Data
Give your class a concrete example of exponential growth and decay using this hands-on activity. These Algebra II lessons allow for the exploration of exponential growth and decay models, as well as the discovery of the patterns of each....
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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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Jo's Table
Students continue a sequential pattern using a partially filled in table and simple addition exercise. They use problem solving strategies such as guess and check, make a table, look for patterns. They discuss their finding with the class.
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The Irrational Numbers
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve rational numbers using addition, subtraction and multiplication. They identify the rules of solving rational and irrational numbers. There are 50 questions on 6 pages.
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Finding the missing vales and the sums for Geometric Series
In this geometric sums worksheet, students find the indicated sum of eight geometric series, the missing values of ten series, and solves for twelve addition problems related to geometric series.
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Sigma Detectives
In this sigma worksheet, students evaluate patterns. They find the sum of the digits in a sequence and write the formula to produce the sequence. This one page worksheet contains four multi-step problems.
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Powers of i
In this powers of i activity, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the powers of i. First, they simplify the given expressions. Then, students determine the product of a given equation containing i to various...
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Magic Squares
Prompt scholars to complete a magic square using only variables. Then they can attempt to solve a numerical magic square using algebra.
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Controlling Colors
Control the computer processing speed with mathematics! Scholars use a computer program to graph color-changing functions. Using complex polynomial functions slows the speed of the program, but simplifying the expression allows the...
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Analyzing Data Sets
In this analyzing data sets worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 35 various types of problems that include the analysis of data given. First, they determine the equation that best describes the data shown in a table. Then, students...
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The Power of Algebra—Finding Primes
Banks are responsible for keeping our financial information safe. Mathematics is what allows them to do just that! Pupils learn the math behind the cryptography that banks rely on. Using polynomial identities, learners reproduce the...
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Go with the Flow
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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Finite Geometric Series
In this geometric series learning exercise, students find the nth term in a sequence. They evaluate a given geometric sequence and determine the number of terms in a geometric series. This two-page learning exercise contains 26...
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Finding Sums and Terms for Geometric and Algebraic Sequences
For this sequences worksheet, students solve for the sum of ten sequences. Students solve for a specified term of the geometric or arithmetic sequence in fourteen other problems.