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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
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Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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Introducing Linear Terminology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
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Identifying slope from Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students find the slope of a line given a linear equation in slope-intercept form. They also find the slope of a line given a linear equation in standard form. Students finally graph the line to show it visually.
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It's a Drag!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create number lines using decimals and whole numbers. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve linear equations. They plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane correctly.
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Robot Ramps

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students write the slope of a linear equation. In this algebra lesson, students follow a robot along a coordinate plane and create an equation to represent the ramp created. They identify the points the ramp passes through.
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Robo-Pull

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve linear equations using two steps. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve linear equations. They apply concepts of equations to a robot pulling cargo.
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Systems of Word Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations.   The problems involve such topics as cell phone usage, gym...
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Coin Counting

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Cash in on a great resource. After watching a video of a coin counter, pupils estimate the number of coins and the amount of money they see. They then use additional given information and systems of equations to find the actual values.
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Slope Intercept Form

For Students 8th - 10th
In this slope intercept form worksheet, students solve and graph 6 different problems that include identifying the slope and intercepts in each graph. First, they determine the line that has a given x-and y-intercept. Then, students find...
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Analytic Geometry

For Students 9th
In this analytic geometry instructional activity, 9th graders graph and solve 13 different types of problems that include determining whether equations are linear to matching given equations to their corresponding equation in the second...
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The Phone Bill Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write an equation for a linear function. In this algebra lesson, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.
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Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.
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Tight Rope

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to explore the concept of linear functions.  In this linear functions lesson, students collect linear data from a motion detector.  Students walk to create a linear function.  Students plot the points on a graph and determine a...
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How Many Solutions to the System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equation using graphing! For this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Simplifying both sides by using the distributive property, and then solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve linear equations using the distributive property. For this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations containing variable son both sides of the equal sign. They use the distributive property to simplify the equation.
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Solving Systems with Row Operations 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use matrices to solve linear equations. They use reduced row echelon-form and scalar multiplier to simplify the matrices completely.
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Move It

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens collect and graph data. In this algebra lesson, young scholars use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.
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Solutions to Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations with variables on both sides. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Graphing System of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars solve problems using systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the point of intersection of two lines. They use the TI Calculator to graph and see the point of intersection.
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.

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