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Illustrative Mathematics

Delivery Trucks

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Algebra learners are to make sense of two different-sized sand trucks and the number of trips each truck makes. The resource lists four different expressions based on the size of each truck and the number of deliveries the trucks make....
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Virginia Department of Education

Simplifying Square Roots of Whole Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Simplify your life by using a resource on simplifying square roots. Pupils review square roots and calculate values of given radical expressions using a calculator. The lesson plan concludes by having them consider the results to develop...
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Curated OER

Creating and Destroying Symmetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the types of symmetry that appear in different basketball symbols. They point out changes that rotate symmetry from one type to another.
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Texas Instruments

Variables and Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations by writing expressions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.
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Curated OER

How to Take math Lectures Notes

For Students 7th - 12th
In this math worksheet, learners review the steps they were taught, to take correct notes in their math class. This worksheet can be used to teach students the correct process of note taking for just about any subject. There are 6...
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Curated OER

MAPS AND TOPOGRAPHY

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the details of a topographic map and create one of their own by utilyzing a map of elevations.
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Radford University

Percentages: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Math can be taxing at times. With a short instructional activity, pupils determine how income tax affects take-home pay. Learners determine their net pay based on tax tables and how adjustments in their gross pay changes the paycheck.
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Curated OER

The Mayan Calendar

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the Mayan calendar and define its meaning. In this algebra lesson, students explain what the Mayan calendar means and how it works. They define the symbols and recreate a simplified version of the Mayan calendar.
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Curated OER

Trig Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate trigonometric function.  In this Algebra II lesson, students explore functional notation and transformational graphing of trigonometric functions. 
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Curated OER

Discovering Pi/Welcome to Pi Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore pi. In this circle measurement lesson, students define and identify radius, diameter, circumference, and perimeter. Students work in groups to measure several plastic lids and record their findings. Students compare the...
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Curated OER

The Remainder Theorem Using TI-Nspire CAS

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate the Remainder Theorem in this algebra lesson. Explore the relationship between the remainders of polynomial division and the function. Each of the four problems gets progressively more complicated. This might be a great...
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Curated OER

Hey, Pythagoras! Help Me Understand Your Theorem!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the Pythagorean Theorem. For this math lesson, pupils solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. They select the appropriate numbers to substitute in the formula to solve problems.
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Sri Atmananda Memorial School

Rising Water

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
An engaging, and not to mention attractive, lesson plan has prealgebra and beginning algebra scholars examining linear relationships. They consider the rising water level as a swimming pool is being filled. They do so by charting and...
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Mathed Up!

Using a Calculator

For Students 8th - 11th
Here's a video that presents several numerical expressions to be evaluated using a calculator.Viewers come to realize that sometimes it is not just a matter of punching in the numbers, but they also need to be concerned about how...
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Mathed Up!

Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 12th
Learn ways to simplify algebraic fractions with a video that reviews how to simplify rational expressions by canceling common factors and how to add and subtract simple rational expressions. A worksheet tests pupils' understanding...
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Mathed Up!

Surds

For Students 8th - 11th
Young mathematicians learn how to simplify expressions with square roots by watching a video that shows several ways to rewrite expressions involving radicals. They work on questions where they rationalize denominators and expand and...
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Curated OER

Cups & Chips - Solving Linear Equations Using Manipulatives

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Algebra students use manipulatives to solve linear equations. They use manipulatives, symbolic methods, and substitution to demonstrate each algebraic solution.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 4: Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...
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Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression. Then, students...
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Curated OER

The Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote is the focus around this trip up a river. Specifically, numerical and graphical understanding is studied. The canoe context pushes the variables as numbers, rather than as...
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Curated OER

Creating a Thematic Map

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students create and analyze a weather-related data table and a thematic map based upon information provided.
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Curated OER

Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Ready to study inequalities with your class? Use this activity to solve multi-step inequalities and graph the solutions. The document would be great to use as a study guide as you present the material, or could easily be modified and...
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Interpreting Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The title of this activity should be "Algebraic Expressions Four Ways." Not only will your class be translating verbal descriptions of algebraic expressions to symbols, but also working with their geometric interpretation via area as...
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Curated OER

Buying on Credit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Explore using credit in this financial responsibility and math lesson. Learn to identify the acronym of "PRT" as Principle x Rate x Time, then calculate interest based on this formula. Do some real-world problem solving and choose...