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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors
Students investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra lesson plan, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator and denominator.
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Equation Basics
In this equation basics worksheet, learners solve simple algebraic equations. This one-page self-checking worksheet may be completed on-line. If preferred, an answer sheet may be printed.
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Distance Formula
Students calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula. In this geometry lesson, students derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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The Window Problem
Students identify patterns and compute formulas to solve the problems. In this algebra lesson, students come up with a rule given a pattern, and analyze the relationship between data and graphs.
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Estimating Deer Population
Young scholars calculate the deer population using proportion. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of ratio and proportion to real life scenario.
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Concepts, Patterns, Formulas, Substitution
In this algebra lesson plan, students define algebraic terms and rewrite them using math symbols. There are 10 problems drawing correlations to geometry as well as algebra.
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Mathematics of Doodles
Young scholars use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations and apply it to solving real life problems.
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Factoring Trinomials
Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...
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Basic Proportions Worksheet
In this middle school mathematics learning exercise, students use cross multiplication to solve proportions. The interactive learning exercise has a "step-by-step" link for an in-depth solution. The one page learning exercise has twenty...
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The Sum of Our Integer Intelligences
Students complete tasks. In this Seven Intelligences lesson, students complete a variety of activities that are all based on the seven different intelligences humans are supposed to possess based on Dr. Gardener's theory. They work in...
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Squares and Square Roots
Students find patterns relating the lengths of the sides of squares to their areas. In this squares and square roots lesson, students draw squares and find their areas. They estimate the sides of square when given the area. Students use...
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You Sank My Battleship
Students apply the concept of transformation to the game of battleship. In this algebra lesson, students relate their linear equations to how they would graph or set up their game pieces to win.
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Unmasking the Villian
Students explore order of operation and ways to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students understand the process it takes to solve an equation correctly. They explore one step and two steps equations as they solve using order of...
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The American Flag-Basic Ratios and Proportions
Young scholars solve problems with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson,students apply the concept of ratios and proportions to the real world.
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Solving Two Step Equations
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations using the slope and y-intercept. They solve word problems using algebra. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Factoring Quadratics
Students solve quadratics using factoring. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.
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RIP M&M's
Students solve theoretical probability problems. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of probabilities to solving real life scenarios. They collect data and graph it using experimental probability.
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Exponential Decay
Learners study exponential decay and its application to radiocarbon dating. In this exponential decay lesson, students use candy to model the time it takes for something to decay. Learners also graph the data they collect and...
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Venn Diagram and UK Basketball
Students analyze data and make inferences. In this algebra lesson, students collect and analyze data as they apply it to the real world.
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Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences
In this geometry activity, students answer questions about geometric and arithmetic sequences. This lesson is an online interactive lesson.
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Mine Shaft Grade 8 Slope
Eighth graders investigate slopes using real life scenario. In this algebra lesson, 8th graders model and interpret real life data. They plot their data in a coordinate plane and discuss the results with the class.
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The Golden Ratio
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students verify proportions, solve for the unknown and use real life scenario to model proportion.
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Understanding Inequality Operation Rules
Students solve problems within-inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve inequalities.
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Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion.
This instructional activity introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals. They develop a sense of infinity, self-similarity and recursion and