Am I going to catch it? Individuals time how long it takes them to walk, jog, and run a given distance and calculate their speed. They then research two animals and find their speeds. Using a chart, pupils compare the speeds of the...

Common difference is to arithmetic sequences as what is to linear equations? (Answer: slope) Pupils learn how arithmetic sequences can be considered as linear patterns. They then write linear equations to represent arithmetic...

Students use the point slope formula to calculate the slope and equation of a line. In this algebra lesson, students identify point on a coordinate plane using a robot. They differentiate between the different quadrants a they follow the...

Students explore the usefulness of algebraic skill development as they make decisions based on their ability to accurately estimate the speed of moving vehicles. The life and death possibilities place an interesting"spin" on this skill.

In this substitution property activity, 6th graders solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they use the values assigned to each variable to evaluate and match the expressions to their corresponding answers. Then, students...

In this triangular numbers activity, students create a table of triangular numbers, write a formula for the nth number, and determine the sum of any two consecutive triangular numbers. This two-page activity contains five problems.

High schoolers observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.

For this distance worksheet, students solve equations involving square roots. They use the distance formula to solve four of the ten problems. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.

Students explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and other conics. They...

Are you tired of answers without understanding? Learners can give a correct response, but do they really understand the concept? Have young mathematicians think deeper about linear functions, angles, and formulas in algebra....

In this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve 8 quadratic equations by using the discriminant. They write the quadratic equation for 7 problems from the solution sets. Three of the solution sets contain imaginary numbers (i).

In this algebra worksheet, students apply the properties of transformation as they solve equations. They identify which equation is true and similar. There are 20 questions with an answer key.

In this integral formula, students explore how theorems are derived. They write proofs supporting Cauchy's Inequality, Liouville's Theorem, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, Gauss' Mean Value Theorem and Cauchy's Residue Theorem. ...

Students model formulas for rectangles and squares. In this area, arithmetic and algebra lesson, students explore the formula for the area of squares and rectangles. They use squares to model the formula for the area and identify...

Students define Pascal's triangle and special notations used to represent nth elements. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using permutations and combinations. They compare the formula for permutation to that of Pascal's...

Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...

In this integrated algebra instructional activity, students solve problems on topics covered throughout the year. Topics include, but are not limited to, inequalities, probability, functions, interval notation, exploring graphs, and...

In this integrated algebra worksheet, high schoolers solve problems covering topics studied during the year. Problems include slope-intercept, Venn Diagrams, finding solutions to multi-step algebra problems, writing equations parallel...

Students analyze graphs to compare cell phone plans. In this algebra lesson, students work together to analyze phone plans and report the best phone plan. Students develop tables and graphs.

In this story problem activity, students read story problems, write equations, and solve. They use the law of sines, the law of cosines, the distance formula, and rates to solve problems. This two-page activity contains seven story...

In this intermediate algebra worksheet, students solve logarithms, write equations in exponential, logarithm, and exponential form.. They find the sum and difference of logarithms and solve answers to three decimal places.

Fifth graders investigate units used to measure different geometric situations. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders measure length, mass, volume and temperature using units for measurements. They estimate the measurements before...

In this QR algorithm instructional activity, students use the QR algorithm to solve an over-determined system of equations. This two-page instructional activity contains 11 problems.