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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Match Sequences Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students investigate patterns and sequences used in constructing various shapes using match sticks. Students then develop their introductory algebraic sense by determining the formula...
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Midpoint Between Two Locations

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the midpoint between any two points using this java applet. The applet allows the user to pick any two points, see the segment and how the midpoint is found algebraically and graphically.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Solving for Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve for x using the quadratic formula and complete practice problems. Assess learning with a quiz.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Two Points

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this concept, students will learn how to measure distances using rulers and grids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Quadratic Formula and Some Uses

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains problems to be used with Algebra I and/or Algebra II.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Solving Quadratic Equations With Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation for how to solve quadratic equations using square roots. An example is given and clearly explained.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Flowing Through Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will use this computer applet to simulate water running out of a tube. By varying the tube diameter and noting time changes and the height of the water in the tube students will create a formula to fit the curves of height...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Topology: Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
A dozen topology topics are listed here for both the teacher's and the student's use. Knot Theory, Bundles, and Topology Structures are just some of the areas which are explored in depth. Detailed explanations and necessary sketches and...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Augustus' Age

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use a simple formula to help you figure out the age of the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. When done, check your results against the solution.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Midpoint of a Line Segment

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has a clear explanation of ways to use the midpoint of a line segment with algebra.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Who was Pythagoras and what is his theorem? Explore this concept and its relationship to the measurement of a right triangle in this test prep lesson plan. The lesson includes an interactive worksheet where students discover the answers...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in factoring a general polynomial, including using the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Shows how to "cheat" with a graphing calculator.
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BBC

Bbc: Higher Bitesize Maths: Quadratic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on quadratics presents topics including: factoring and solving quadratics, graphing quadratic functions, using completing the square and the quadratic formula to solve functions, the discriminant and conjugates. Plenty of...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Quadratics Recap

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource reviews the ways to solve quadratic equations: factoring, finding square roots, and using the quadratic formula.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Real World Examples of Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how quadratic equations can be used in real-world scenarios, and the different methods used to solve them.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Float or Sink?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will define density and use the density formula to determine the density, volume, and mass of various items using the correct units for each measurement.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Chocolate Bar Sales

For Teachers 5th - 8th
n this task students use different representations to analyze the relationship between two quantities and to solve a real world problem. The situation presented provides a good opportunity to make connections between the information...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Weather: Wind Chill

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the effect of the combination of temperature and wind speed on human comfort. Use a formula to compute the Fahrenheit wind chill for a specific wind speed on a specific temperature.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Log Ride

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
In this instructional task young scholars are given two inequalities, one as a formula and one in words, and a set of possible solutions. They have to decide which of the given numbers actually solve the inequalities. There are two...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Toilet Roll

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Picture a roll of toilet paper; assume that the paper in the roll is very tightly rolled. Assuming that the paper in the roll is very thin, find a relationship between the thickness of the paper, the inner and outer radii of the roll,...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Prodigious! Quadratics and Free Fall Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra. Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Points Inside/outside/on a Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the center and radius of a circle, determine if a point is inside of the circle, on the circle, or outside of the circle. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...