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Curated OER

The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson, students use...
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EngageNY

Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Is there another way to view whether the data is linear or not? Class members work alone and in pairs to create scatter plots in order to determine whether there is a linear pattern or not. The exit ticket provides a quick way to...
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Curated OER

Equal Differences Over Equal Intervals 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your algebra learners explore linear functions concretely using tables of values in a collaborative task. The idea that linear function values change by equal differences over equal intervals, is emphasized. The slope and...
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Curated OER

Equal Differences Over Equal Intervals 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore linear functions concretely using tables of values in a cooperative task. The concept of the values of linear functions changing by equal differences over equal intervals of one is emphasized. Learners will discover...
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CPM

How to Recognize the Type of Graph from a Table

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Linear, quadratic, and exponential functions are represented only by their table of values in this simple, well-written worksheet. Learners decide the type of graph represented based on the differences in the function values....
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Annenberg Foundation

Skeeters Are Overrunning the World

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Skeeters are used to model linear and exponential population growth in a wonderfully organized lesson plan including teachers' and students' notes, an assignment, graphs, tables, and equations. Filled with constant deep-reaching...
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Curated OER

Interpreting Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Sixth graders interpret linear and nonlinear graphs. They create graphs based on a problem set. Next, they represent quantitive relationships on a graph and write a story related to graphing.
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EngageNY

Analyzing a Data Set

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Through discussions and journaling, classmates determine methods to associate types of functions with data presented in a table. Small groups then work with examples and exercises to refine their methods and find functions that work...
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Texas Instruments

Vandalism 101

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore logic and use Geometer’s Sketchpad and patterns of logic to solve a puzzle.
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8.SP.1Texting and Grades I

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a fitting question for middle schoolers to consider: Is there a relationship between grade point average and frequency of sending texts? Starting statisticians examine a scatter plot and discuss any patterns seen.
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Mathalicious

XBOX Xpotential

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Touchdown! This is an exponentially insightful lesson that explores the growth of football games with different video game consoles. Class members discuss whether the increase of mergahertz can be described as linear or exponential....
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Curated OER

Transformations in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your learners connect the new concepts of transformations in the coordinate plane to their previous knowledge using the solid vocabulary development in this unit. Like a foreign language, mathematics has its own set of vocabulary terms...
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Curated OER

Making Money and Spreading the Flu!

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Paper folding, flu spreading in a school, bacteria growth, and continuously compounded interest all provide excellent models to study exponential functions. This is a comprehensive resource that looks at many different aspects of...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

The Power of Ten: Building a Magnitude Model

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Add visual representation to teaching place value with a magnitude model. Using adding machine tape, pupils build a linear place value strip from 1 to 100.
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American Statistical Association

What Fits?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
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EngageNY

Modeling from a Sequence

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Building upon previous knowledge of sequences, collaborative pairs analyze sequences to determine the type and to make predictions of future terms. The exercises build through arithmetic and geometric sequences before introducing...
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National Research Center for Career and Technical Education

Safety and Sanitation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your microbiologists explore the graphing of exponential growth functions using bacteria, like e. coli and salmonella, in a well-written, career and technology lesson. 
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EngageNY

More on Modeling Relationships with a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
How do you create a residual plot? Work as a class and in small groups through the activity in order to learn how to build a residual plot. The activity builds upon previous learning on calculating residuals and serves as a...
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Code.org

Processing Arrays

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Scholars use a playing card activity to help them develop a program to find the minimum value of a list. They learn to use for loops to write code that will process lists. 
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101 Questions

How Many Hot Dogs?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Top off your hot dogs with a little math. Learners view a video on a hot dog eating contest, and then answer questions using estimation. Using a table of hypothetical data, they create algebraic expressions to represent the situation.
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Curated OER

Metric Meals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Curated OER

Model and Solve Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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Curated OER

Water-Is There Going to be Enough?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...
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American Statistical Association

Scatter It! (Predict Billy’s Height)

For Teachers 8th Standards
How do doctors predict a child's future height? Scholars use one case study to determine the height of a child two years into the future. They graph the given data, determine the line of best fit, and use that to estimate the height in...

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