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EngageNY

Transformations of the Quadratic Parent Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Efficiently graph a quadratic function using transformations! Pupils graph quadratic equations by completing the square to determine the transformations. They locate the vertex and determine more points from a stretch or shrink and...
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Curated OER

Coordinate Graphs, Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students perform translations and reflections. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph functions. They move the functions around on the coordinate plane using translation and reflection.
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Curated OER

Fishing for Points TI-83/83 Plus

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the Cartesian coordinate plane.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the coordinates of a drawing of a fish and examine the effects of moving the drawing on the ordered pairs. Students predict the...
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EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Curated OER

Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders plot points on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders identify the different quadrants, plots points on a number line and coordinate plane and solve for the midpoint of line segments.
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Curated OER

Interesting Properties of Cubic Functions to Discover Graphically or Numerically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slope of a cubic function. They find the tangent line of the cubic function at point P, and discuss the relationship between point P and point Q, the point the tangent line intersects the cubic function. ...
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Curated OER

How Many Solutions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Curated OER

Solving Systems with Row Operations 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class solve equations using matrices by teaching them how to factor systems of equation to identify the point of intersection. They create their matrices on the Ti and perform row operations to simplify.
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Curated OER

Homecoming Tickets

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve word problems using systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.
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Curated OER

Price of Apples- Linear Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils collect data and create a graph. In this algebra lesson, students describe functions graphically, algebraically and verbally. They identify functions as being independent and dependent using variables.
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Curated OER

The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using specific steps. For this algebra lesson, students factor polynomials following the steps on a smart lesson. They review important vocabulary to help with solving the problems.
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Curated OER

Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use elimination and substitution to solve for the point of intersection. They use graphing to see where the two lines intersect.
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EngageNY

The Height and Co-Height Functions of a Ferris Wheel

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Show learners the power of mathematics as they model real-life designs. Pupils graph a periodic function by comparing the degree of rotation to the height of a ferris wheel. 
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Modeling with Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and...
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Curated OER

Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
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Space Awareness

Valleys Deep and Mountains High

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Sometimes the best view is from the farthest distance. Satellite imaging makes it possible to create altitude maps from far above the earth. A three-part activity has your young scientists play the role of the satellite and then use...
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Curated OER

Applying Trigonometric Functions To Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine where trigonometry exists outside the classroom. In this trigonometry lesson, students create trigonometric functions to match the data provided and to solve word problems relating to the real world.