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Toothpicks and Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate quadratic functions using geometric toothpick designs. They review transformations of quadratic functions-vertical and horizontal shifts, and stretches and shrinks. Students match the symbolic form of the...
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Polynomials: Factors, Roots and Zeroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the zeros of the equations. They use algebra to rewrite word problems using symbols.
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Parabella

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems into algebraic expressions using algebra symbols. They figure out what it is that the new daughter has one of.
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Fourteen Geometry and Algebra Symbols and Notations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geometry notation worksheet, students provide the definition for fourteen geometry notations.  The notations also include some algebraic symbols.
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Algebra Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
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Integers

For Teachers 9th
In this integers worksheet, 9th graders solve 16 different types of problems that include writing an integer to represent statements, arranging integers from least to greatest, and using integers to write mathematical expressions. They...
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Car Talk

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it into algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance James ran. There is an answer key.
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Dividing by Monomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, students simplify 27 algebraic division problems. Algebraic terms include brackets, negatives, and multiple powers.
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Confectionery Delight

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the problem of maximizing the volume of a box by making a physical model and observing how changes in the orientation of the paper changes the volume. They use the symbolic capacity of their calculators and...
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Shortest Path

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore an application of definite integrals. They graph three functions that go through the same three points. Learners use the symbolic capacity of their calculators to find the shortest path through the three points and...
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Square Root Review

For Students 9th
In this algebra activity, 9th graders solve word problems by rewriting them using algebraic symbols. They review square roots in this assignment. There is an answer key.
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What Day of the Week is it?

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They figure out who is telling the truth about the day of the week. They are given different clues to help them get the correct answer. There is an answer...
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Optical Illusions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra learning exercise, students rewrite word problems using algebra symbols. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Square Root

For Students 9th
For this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems by rewriting them using algebraic symbols. They review square roots in this assignment. There is an answer key.
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(HE) squared = SHE

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting them using algebraic symbols. The figure out what digit is represented by each letter.
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Pumpkin Maze

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They discuss the changes they must make when they approach a certain color. There is an answer key.
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The Gold Bags Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using symbols and use algebra to find the answer. There is an answer key.
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The Holiday Greeting Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting them using symbols. They find a common denominator for this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Benchmark Review

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners review inverse, negative integers and order of operation. In this algebra lesson plan, students combine like terms and solve linear equations by multiplying and dividing by the inverse of an integer. They rewrite word problems...
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Graph a Situation by Making a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph scenarios values by making a table. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They make a table of the data, make a graph and analyze the data to extrapolate.
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Make the Shape into a Solid

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry activity, students rewrite word problems using symbols and formulas. They calculate the volume of the different solids. There are 8 questions.
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Comparing And Ordering Decimals

For Students 6th - 10th
In this decimals learning exercise, students compare and order decimals using comparing symbols, ordering from least to greatest, answering word problems, and deciphering a bar graph. A very nice resource.
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Complex Fractions

For Students 9th
In this complex fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying various complex fractions. First, they create one single fraction in the numerator and then in the denominator. Then, students rewrite...
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Screaming for Ice Cream

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians investigate maximizing volume by learning to explore the problem in which they seek to maximize the volume of a cone.  Students solve the problem symbolically, graphically, and through the use of integration or...

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