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Rotational Equilibrim: A Question of Balance

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concepts of rotational equilibrium. They examine the history Alexander Calder and his mobiles. Students solve simple algebraic equations. They predict, draw conclusions, graph equations and examine the rotational...
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Curated OER

Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Curated OER

Exploring Function Graphs

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Numerical Analysis: Using the QR Algorithm

For Students Higher Ed
In this QR algorithm worksheet, students use the QR algorithm to solve an over-determined system of equations. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
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Curated OER

Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  For this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and...
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Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore polynomial functions.  In this Algebra II lesson, students explore graphs of polynomial functions as classify the functions as linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic.  Students determine the regression equation...
Worksheet
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Graphing a Line Parallel to an Axis

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students graph lines parallel to an axis.  The one page worksheet contains one multiple choice question with the answer.
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners construct a linear graph. For this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Learners construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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Solving Inequalities and Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve and graph inequalities on a number line. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and graph their solutions using open or closed circles. They graph...
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What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra lesson, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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Texas Instruments

Golden Ratio Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the Golden Ratio in this algebra I or geometry lesson plan. They explore the Golden Ratio as the conduct an experiment in which they collect various measurement from their team members and find the regression...
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Virginia Department of Education

Factoring for Zeros

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Relate factors to zeros and x-intercepts. Scholars first graph quadratics in both standard and factored forms to see that they are the same. They go on to use the graphs to see the relationship between factors and x-intercepts.
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Modeling with Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and...
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Ratios and Proportions

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This study guide would be great to use when presenting a lesson on ratios and proportions. It includes clear definitions, explanations, and examples to work through as a class or individually. In addition, it has notes on rates and...
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Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Ready to study inequalities with your class? Use this worksheet to solve multi-step inequalities and graph the solutions. The document would be great to use as a study guide as you present the material, or could easily be modified and...
Worksheet
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Weighted Averages

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Weighted averages can be tricky to explain! However, this study guide makes it easy for teachers by including definitions, explanations, and breaking down problems into three steps. Includes mixture problems and uniform motion problems.