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SHS Algebra

Linear vs. Exponential Functions Tasks

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Your algebra learners will enjoy the real-life application of the three tasks presented here. They complete a table and a graph comparing the two options presented. One option is linear, while the other is exponential. After coming up...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models: Bernoulli Effect

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
How can an object as heavy as an airplane fly? Turns out the answer is quadratic! Your classes explore the Bernoulli Effect through an interactive graph representation. As a plane increases in speed, the lift force also increases. Young...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Lines

For Students 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders are given a linear equation and asked to graph the lines. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Infinite Pre-Algebra: Two-Step Equation Word Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this two step equations worksheet, students solve 14 word problems in short answer format. Students write a linear equation and solve given a word problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs & Equations of Lines

For Students 10th
In this graphs and equations of lines worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems that include graphs and various equations of lines. First, they determine the slope of a line that passes through two sets of points. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Final Exam Review: College Algebra

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this final exam review worksheet,s students solve systems of equations, polynomials and factor quadratic equations.  They identify the slope of a line and write linear equations.  Students use Cramer's rule, graphing,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving One-Step Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve one step linear equation by multiplication, addition, subtraction and division. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 6th
In this linear equations worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 18 different types of problems. First, they combine like terms on one side of the equals sign. Then, students add or subtract like terms and divide by the number in front...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations a/x = c (D)

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equations activity, students solve 20 one step linear equations.  Students solve each linear equation by multiplying to isolate the variable.
Lesson Plan
PBS

The Yo-Yo Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News, I've Got a Bad Case of Loving Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve a real-world problem of discovering how many doctors and nurses can be hired within budget and building constraints. Using different colored pencils to shade each graph, they then find the intersection points and use these to solve...
Lesson Plan
Illinois State Board of Education

Is It Linear?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Math apprentices are introduced to the components of a linear relationship. In groups, they write story problems that incorporate this relationship and relates to the real world. They give their problem to the class for them to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Iterating Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use a spreadsheet to investigate data. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They explain properties of a linear equation both algebraically and orally.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Practice Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice solving equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve a variety of linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, inverse and division. They solve equations with more than one step and equations...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling a Context from Data (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
While creating models from data, pupils make decisions about precision. Exercises are provided that require linear, quadratic, or exponential models based upon the desired precision. 
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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...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving a System by Substitution

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Solving systems by substitution can be a challenging topic in algebra I. Here is a lesson that builds on students' understanding of intercepts to begin the process of substitution, and all work is reinforced graphically to build...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Connecting Algebra and Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Connect algebra and geometry on the coordinate plane. The eighth unit in a nine-part integrated course has pupils develop the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem. Scholars prove geometric theorems using coordinates...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Functions and Their Inverses

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Undo a function to create a new one. The inverse of a function does just that. An inquiry-based lesson examines the result of reversing the variables of a function, beginning with linear patterns and advancing to quadratic and...
Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 1)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A series of assessment tasks require learners to process information and communicate solutions. Topics include graphing parabolas, solving linear-quadratic systems, factoring polynomials, and solving polynomial equations. 
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Exponential Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Use the resource to teach methods for solving exponential equations. Scholars solve exponential equations using logarithms in the twenty-fifth installment of a 35-part module. Equations of the form ab^(ct) = d and f(x) = g(x) are...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Half-Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars shake their way to understanding half-life with the help of candy. They observe and record which side candy lands on to graph the exponential decay in the fifth instructional activity of seven integrating chemistry and algebra....